Junior ice dance combines the discipline of singles skating with the precision, musicality and partnership of ballroom dance. The free dance is the longer,…
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A Look At Junior Ice Dance Free Dance Requirements
Finding Composure After a Fall in Figure Skating
A fall during a skating program can change the entire atmosphere in a fraction of a second. The body hits the ice, the music continues, and the skater must…
How Ice Resurfacing Shapes A Figure Skating Session
At a major figure skating event, the ice is prepared with the same care as the athletes’ choreography. Between sessions at Palavela in Turin, the resurfacing…
How official event music is chosen for a global skating final
Music gives a major sporting event its public voice. At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final Torino 2019, sound would have helped connect the…
Senior Pairs Free Skate Elements Explained
Pairs skating combines the technical demands of singles with timing, trust and physical connection between two athletes. In the free skate, competitors must…
How Figure Skaters Manage Equipment Failures Under Pressure
A broken lace, loose blade screw or damaged boot can turn a polished skating routine into an immediate test of judgement. Equipment failures are uncommon at…
The history of the Grand Prix Final in Turin and Italy
The Grand Prix Final brought the world’s leading figure skaters to Turin from 5–8 December 2019, creating one of the most significant skating events ever…
Packing Smart For A Day At Torino’s Palavela
A day at the Palavela arena is built around concentration, atmosphere and movement: arriving for security checks, finding your seat, watching several skating…
Behind The Rink: Social Media At Torino 2019
At a major skating event, the action extends far beyond the ice surface. The social media team becomes the link between the arena, the athletes and the…
Reading The Decisive Moments In A Pairs Short Program
A pairs short program can feel like a rapid sequence of spectacular tricks, yet the result is usually shaped by a handful of precise moments. A clean entry, a…