At the Palavela in Turin, where the ISU Grand Prix Final unfolded across four December days, the loudspeaker was never silent for long. Between the polished…
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The voice that frames every performance
Behind the sparkle: how skaters ready their costumes for the Grand Prix Final
When the house lights drop and a single skater takes the ice at the Palavela, the audience sees a flash of colour before the music even starts. Costumes are…
Junior pairs short program: what to watch in Turin
The ISU Grand Prix Final brings together the season's highest-scoring junior pairs at the Palavela arena in Turin, and the short program often shapes the…
The Palavela Arena’s Design And Ice Surface
The Palavela arena in Turin is easy to recognise before a skater takes the ice. Its sweeping roof resembles a billowing sail, giving the building a strong…
How premium seating upgrades work at major skating events
Premium seating can change the way a figure skating session feels. A better view of the ice, closer access to the rink and improved hospitality can make a…
A Clear Guide To The Senior Men’s Short Program
The senior men’s short program is a compact test of skating quality, technical control and musical discipline. At a major event such as the ISU Grand Prix of…
How Grand Prix Final tie-breakers have evolved
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final is designed to bring together the strongest skaters from the qualifying series, but reaching Turin has never been a…
How Skiers And Figure Skaters Build Balance Differently
Balance is central to both skiing and figure skating, yet the two sports ask the body to solve very different problems. A skier stabilises over moving snow,…
A Guide To The Torino 2019 Exhibition Gala
The exhibition gala at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Turin was designed as a celebratory finale rather than another scored competition. After…
The Voices And Sounds Behind A World-Class Skating Event
At a major figure-skating competition, the audience notices the athletes first: the speed of the men’s programme, the precision of pairs, the character of ice…