Ice dance has developed from a discipline rooted in ballroom tradition into one of the most intricate and expressive events in international figure skating. At…
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How ice dance found its place at the Grand Prix Final
How Official Photographers Work Around The Rink
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, photography is part of the event’s visual memory. Every jump, lift, step sequence, reaction, and medal ceremony…
A guide to the junior podium ceremony at the 2019 final
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought the world’s leading junior skaters together at Palavela from December 5–8, 2019. While the…
The video official behind figure skating jump calls
At a major figure skating event, a jump can look complete at full speed and still require careful examination. The skater may land cleanly, yet the takeoff,…
How skaters stay focused during the six-minute warm-up
Before the music begins, figure skaters have a brief opportunity to prepare their bodies, minds, and equipment for competition. The six-minute warm-up is fast,…
Twizzles and spread eagles in figure skating
Figure skating combines speed, balance, musical interpretation, and precise technical movement. Some elements can look similar when viewed from a distance,…
Why Turin in December suits figure skating perfectly
Turin has the setting, atmosphere, and practical advantages that make a winter skating event feel larger than the competition itself. In December, Italy’s…
Finding Accessible Seating And Services At Palavela
Palavela is a distinctive arena for figure skating, with tiered spectator areas surrounding the ice and a busy concourse serving several thousand visitors. For…
How the medal ceremony works at the Grand Prix Final
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, the medal ceremony is the formal moment when results become a public celebration. After the judges have…
What Makes a Clean Figure Skating Program So Rare
A clean figure skating program is often described as a performance without falls or visible mistakes. That definition is useful, but incomplete. A skater can…