Okay, sports fans, I found the following in the ISU rules:

The rhythm for the Original Dance [one of several different dances the competitors must show proficiency in--DF] is the "Folk / Country Dance".

Any type of folk/country dance music can be used. For the chosen type, there are no restrictions on the number of musical selections. Although the dance may consist of different musical selections – fast and/or slow- there must be a consist theme based on a specific country or region. [Nowhere does it say this music nust be from the country of origin of the skaters; it merely says they don't want you doing such things as mixing a Balinese dance with an Israel hora; pick a country and keep it consistent--DF]

The folk/country dance character and style must be translated to the ice by flow and use of edges. [translation: correct use of skate blade edges during steps and turns—DF]

Variations of tempo within one selection of music are permitted. Each selection of music may have different tempo.

Vocal music is permitted.

Duration: 2 minutes and 30 seconds (plus or minus 10 seconds)

Two points:   1) This applies to ice dancing only.   Couples. This form of competition is a translation of ballroom dancing competitions to ice skating. See such television programs as "Dancing with the Stars." Nowhere do I find that it says it applies to music selected for solo skater's programs. And 2) Nowhere do I find that the "folk/country dance" music section must be music from the competitors' country of origin.

Don Firth