A side-by-side jump is one of pairs skating’s clearest tests of partnership. Two athletes leave the ice separately, rotate through the same element, and aim to…
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The Silent Signals Behind Synchronized Pair Jumps
Why Ice Dance Begins With the Rhythm Dance
Ice dance is built around the relationship between movement, music, timing, and partnership. Although the free dance often receives the greatest attention…
How short program and free skate scores are built
At a figure-skating competition such as the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin, every performance is judged through two connected but distinct…
Finding Excellent Espresso Near Turin’s Palavela Arena
The Palavela arena stands in Turin’s Lingotto district, a practical location for figure-skating fans attending competitions, practice sessions, and gala…
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at the 2019 Grand Prix Final
At the Palavela arena in Turin, the 2019 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final depended on far more than the skaters seen under the lights. Volunteers helped…
What the small medals ceremony looks like at Palavela
At a major figure skating event, the most visible medal presentation usually comes at the end of the competition. The three skaters or teams with the highest…
Inside the medical team that supports skaters at Torino 2019
At a major figure-skating competition, the medical operation is largely invisible when it works well. Fans see clean programs, difficult jumps, fast lifts, and…
How skaters get their starting places in the Grand Prix Final
At the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, the starting order is a carefully regulated part of the competition rather than a reflection of reputation,…
A beginner’s guide to the six jumping techniques in figure skating
Jumps are among the most exciting elements in figure skating, but their speed can make them difficult to understand at first. A skater may appear to spring…
Official Hashtags And Handles For Torino 2019
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin brought together the leading Senior and Junior athletes in men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pairs, and ice…