The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought together the strongest performers from the 2019 Grand Prix series, but the event was shaped by a…
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The Skaters Waiting Behind the Grand Prix Final Field
The challenge of back-to-back events in the Grand Prix series
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating is designed as a connected series, yet each competition demands the focus of a major championship. Skaters travel from one…
How Ice Dancers Build Required Pattern Elements
Ice dance combines the discipline of ballroom technique with the speed, balance, and edge control of skating. Every movement has a purpose: a change of edge…
Why a season’s best score matters in figure skating
A season’s best score is the highest official mark a skater or team has earned during the current competitive season. It gives fans, coaches, selectors and…
Costume Design And Style At Torino 2019
The fashion of figure skating sits between sport, theatre, and couture. At Torino 2019, costumes helped turn the Palavela ice into a moving stage, giving each…
How to reach Palavela by public transport in Turin
Palavela stands in Turin’s southern Lingotto district, beside the Po River and the Italia ’61 complex. For spectators attending the ISU Grand Prix of Figure…
The Most Memorable Performances in Grand Prix Final History
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final brings together the strongest skaters from the season’s qualifying events. Unlike a single Grand Prix stop, the…
A Practical Guide to Torino 2019 Official Practice Sessions
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought the world’s leading Senior and Junior skaters to Palavela from December 5–8, 2019. While the…
How Skaters Prepare Their Blades Before Stepping On The Ice
At an elite figure-skating event, a performance begins well before the music starts. While spectators watch warm-ups, costumes, and last-minute choreography,…
Precision Behind Every Element At Torino 2019
At a figure-skating final, attention naturally follows the athletes: the speed of a step sequence, the height of a jump, the closeness of a lift, or the…