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Jo Ann's Figure Skating Blog December 2007 Archive

By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com Guide to Figure Skating

"Stars on Ice"

Monday December 31, 2007
On Sunday, December 30, 2007, "Stars on Ice" was shown on ABC. I imagine many ice skating fans were glued to their television sets to see the show. ... Read More

New Year's Resolutions for Figure Skaters

Saturday December 29, 2007
As 2008 is about to begin, have you thought about making some changes? Have you thought about changing your attitude at the rink? Have you thought about ... Read More

Publish Your Figure Skating Memories

Friday December 28, 2007
I love photos. Before the days of digital cameras, my bookshelves were lined with huge photo albums. I keep old ice skating competition and show programs. Years ... Read More

2007 Figure Skating Events and Highlights

Wednesday December 26, 2007
2007 is almost over and some highlights did occur in the ice skating world during this past year. I've put together a list of some of those memories. ... Read More

Skaters Waltz Video - 1967 Andy Williams Christmas Show

Monday December 24, 2007
Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video Entertainer Andy Williams was known for putting on wonderful holiday variety shows that included ice skating. The best young figure skaters in ... Read More

Santa Claus Goes Ice Skating

Monday December 24, 2007
Santa is very busy at this time of year, but he has taken the time to also practice his figure skating skills. I've put together a photo gallery that ... Read More

Take a Free Ice Skating Lesson!

Saturday December 22, 2007
Are you anxious to learn how to ice skate? U.S. Figure Skating's Basic Skills Program is offering free introductory skating lessons. These lessons are available at hundreds ... Read More

Ice Skate Outside!

Thursday December 20, 2007
At this time of year, ice skating outside just seems like the thing to do! There are great places to enjoy ice skating outside. I've put together a ... Read More

Sonia Bianchetti's Thoughts on the 2007 Grand Prix Final

Tuesday December 18, 2007
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). In "A World Without Sky," she gives her reflections after watching the 2007 Grand Prix ... Read More

Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy - Holiday Ice Skating

Monday December 17, 2007
Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video In 1985, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy performed in "It's a Dog-Gone Christmas" at Knotts Berry Farm. About.com's Figure Skating Guide, Jo ... Read More

Dr. Marci Richards - Grandma, Physician, and Figure Skater

Saturday December 15, 2007
There are some people in figure skating that stand out and Dr. Marci Richards is one of those people. At the recent U.S. National Junior Figure Skating Championships in ... Read More

Which Argentine is Better?

Thursday December 13, 2007
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Gifts for Ice Skaters

Tuesday December 11, 2007
To help you decide what gift to give to an ice skater you love, I've put together a list of some favorite gifts for figure skaters. Favorite Gifts for Ice ... Read More

Learn to Do Back Crossovers

Sunday December 9, 2007
The back crossovers done by advanced figure skaters are sometimes called "cutbacks." Both blades are left on the ice in order to push and to gain speed. Beginners are sometimes ... Read More

Video of Some of United Kingdom's Elite Figure Skaters

Saturday December 8, 2007
Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video This music video was submitted directly to About.com. It was edited, produced, and created by Dan Perceval, the founder of Xtreme ... Read More

Celebrate Chanukah On the Ice!

Friday December 7, 2007
Chanukah, spelled in various ways, is a fun holiday for families. Did you know that all over the world you can celebrate Hanukkah ON THE ICE? Children and adults have ... Read More

"Learn to Ice Dance" DVD Review

Wednesday December 5, 2007
There have been DVDs and videos available that demonstrate advanced compulsory ice dances, but until recently, there was not anything available about beginning ice dancing. Now, those interested in ... Read More

Video Montage of Famous Pair Skaters

Monday December 3, 2007
Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video In just a few minutes, this YouTube video montage shows some of the great pair skaters from the past and present. ... Read More

Joylyn Yang and Jean-Luc Baker Win Second Gold at Junior Nationals

Sunday December 2, 2007
Salt Lake City hosted the 2008 United States Junior Figure Skating Championships from November 26 through December 1, 2007. It was an exciting event since new young champions were ... Read More

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - Ice Dancing Legends

Saturday December 1, 2007
In 1984, British ice dancers, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, won the Olympics. They performed a free dance program to Ravel's Bolero and received nine perfect 6.0 scores. ... Read More

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