Figure skating consists of figure skating skills in four areas: Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Free Skate, and Artistic.
Free skate consists of the execution of jumps, spins, footwork, field movements, and stroking, either in isolation or performed in sequence to music.
Skating Skills are a combination of fundamental skating movements executed on a pattern and skated solo. The basic components of all disciplines of figure skating are incorporated into the program. The movements are derived from former compulsory figures, free skating, and ice dancing. The objective of the Skating Skills program is mastery of the fundamentals of skating – edge quality, control, power, and speed.
Ice Dance teaches timing, musicality, rhythm interpretation, structure, as well as basic skating skills such as edges, flow, control, and unison.
The Artistic program encourages and develops skaters’ creativity, expression, musicality, movement, interpretation of music, as well as the use of space, rhythm, line, and style. The program allows skaters to explore the performance aspect of skating. Technical elements include field move sequence, choreographic step sequence, and artistic spin.
Development Options Once a skater acquires the basics of skating, there are several options. Skaters may choose to remain in their skating school group lessons, taking tests (although not mandatory) at organized test sessions and honing learned skills. Skaters may also choose to enter competitions while still trying Skate Canada or USFSA tests.
Other skaters may feel that they have progressed to a point where they may wish to enter their country's Competitive Skate Program or become involved in synchronized skating, coaching, evaluating or judging, or participate as an adult or varsity member.
Remember that whatever decision you make, ensure it aligns with your happiness.
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