The American figure skater Tonya Harding was considered ambitious and successful. But an attack on her great rival at the time, Nancy Kerrigan, destroyed Harding’s […]
The Top Movies About Figure Skating
Even if you are very excited about figure skating and attending every performance or even practicing it by yourself, sometimes you need some time off […]
Choosing Skates for Figure Skating
Most sports include equipment without which successful performance would be unattainable. Choosing equipment that fits personal needs and physical characteristics is crucial in order to […]
Choosing the Right Figure Skating Coach
Many aspects of an athlete’s life are of crucial importance when it comes to impressive achievements. It goes without saying that heathy lifestyle, dedicated character, […]
How to Become a Professional Figure Skater
Just a heads up – if you are in your mid thirties and you’ve never worn ice skates before, it might be a little late […]
The History of Figure Skating
Back in 3000 BC, the first ice skates appeared. Made from animal bones, they were an important tool for the Finnish while hunting. Then, in […]
How to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge in Figure Skating
There are many important elements involved in becoming a successful figure skater. Training hard with an accomplished coach is one of them, along with an […]
Figure Skating World Records
As much as some might like to think that figure skating is all about aesthetics and entertainment, the competition among athletes is fierce. Everyone is […]
Is Figure Skating Very Dangerous?
The ease and fluidity with which the performers glide the ice is unbelievable. It looks effortless, as if they were born knowing how to perform […]
Figure Skating Elements. Part 2
While the first post was mostly dedicated to the overview of elements that can, for the most part, be performed by a solo skater, here […]