A junior ice dance rhythm dance can seem effortless when two skaters move across the ice with apparent freedom. Underneath that smooth performance, however, is…
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What to look for in a junior ice dance rhythm dance
How Palavela Builds Ice for Elite Figure Skating
Palavela’s striking dome is closely associated with Turin’s major sporting occasions, yet the arena’s most important competition surface sits below the…
How Figure Skating Scores Change Between Two Segments
At a major event such as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Torino, every performance is judged through two separate segments: the short program and…
The Quadruple Jump’s Rise In Men’s Figure Skating
The quadruple jump has changed men’s figure skating from a sport built around controlled triples into a high-speed contest of rotation, power, and precision.…
A guide to the final celebrations at Torino 2019
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final at Palavela in Turin brought together the strongest Senior and Junior skaters of the 2019 Grand Prix series. From…
Why the Junior Final Matters in Figure Skating
The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is far more than a competition for promising teenagers. It is a demanding international stage where young…
The voices you hear at the Palavela before each skater takes the ice
Before a blade traces its first curve across the ice, the Palavela is already full of sound. A name travels through the arena, applause gathers in the stands,…
How to secure official last-minute tickets for figure skating
Last-minute ticket buying can be stressful when a major figure-skating event is close to selling out. The safest approach is to begin with the event’s official…
Your first visit to the Torino Grand Prix Final
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brought the world’s leading senior and junior skaters to Palavela in Turin from December 5–8, 2019. For a first-time…
How Men’s And Ladies’ Figure Skating Requirements Differ
At an ISU Grand Prix Final, men’s and ladies’ singles may appear to follow the same basic formula: a short program, a free skate, jumps, spins, steps, and a…