Articles Index
Skates on Our Feet - Chapter One
"Skates on Our Feet" is a fictional account, based on fact, geared for young readers, of one family's figure skating story. On a regular basis, About.com's Figure Skating Guide, Jo Ann Schneider Farris, will add another chapter to this story. Through this story, those interested in figure skating will learn about the sacrifices and commitment required for figure skating. The reader will also learn figure skating terms and about the history of the sport.
How to Become a Figure Skater
Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in becoming a figure skater? Before you begin to skate, there are things you should know.
A Few Thoughts by Sonia Bianchetti Garbarto
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. She continues to be involved in international figure skating and writes about the sport. In this article, she gives some of her thoughts on the 2009 World Figure Skating Championships.
Lights and Shadows at the Scandinavium
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. She continues to be involved in international figure skating and writes about the sport. In this article, she gives her thoughts after she attended the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships that were held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato - International Figure Skating Authority
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. She continues to be involved in international figure skating and writes about the sport.
Off-Ice Training for Figure Skaters: Why, What, When and How by Lauren Downes
Lauren Downes is a licensed physical therapist, a professional figure skating coach, a former competitive skater, and she is also an off-ice strength and conditioning coach. She is the founder and creator of Sk8Strong Inc. and she has produced instructional exercise DVDs especially for figure skaters. In this article, she talks about off-ice training for figure skating.
"A glimpse of hope?" by Sonia Bianchetti Garbato
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. She continues to be involved in international figure skating and writes about the sport. In this article, she gives some of her thoughts on the state of the International Judging System.
Janet Lynn's Books
Janet Lynn is considered to be one of the best figure skaters in history. She was a five time U.S. Ladies Figure Skating Champion, an Olympic and World Bronze medalist and World Silver medalist. She has authored two books, which she has made available to figure skating enthusiasts and collectors. In this article, Janet Lynn gives information about her books. Information is also given on how to order the books.
Review of the 1975 World Figure Skating Championships by Jo Ann Schneider
This article was published on March 14, 1975 in the Colorado College Catalyst. It is written by About.com's Figure Skating Guide, Jo Ann Schneider Farris. She attended Colorado College at the time, and was asked by the editor of the college's newspaper to review the event since the 1975 World Figure Skating Championship took place in Colorado Springs.
The Lost Edge - By Cécile Däniker Rüsch
Cécile Däniker Rüsch is a former competitive skater who competed on the international level. Today, she coaches ice skating and lives in France. In addition to being an international figure skating coach and choreographer, she is a ballet teacher and choreographer, and is the director of Danse en Ile de France. In 2008, she gave About.com permission to publish her views on the state of the sport of figure skating.
One Foot Figure Skating Turns
Every figure skating turn has a name. When a figure skater turns from forward to backward or from backward to forward on one foot, he could be doing a three turn, a bracket, a counter, or a rocker. Each turn is slightly different.
Figure Skating Techniques
There are many moves figure skaters must master. This article includes links to lessons on falling and getting up on skates, how to stop, how to skate forward, and how to spin and jump.
Kathy Johnson - Modern Dance Teacher to Elite Figure Skaters
Modern dance teacher and choreographer Kathy Johnson travels to figure skating training centers to work with some of the world's best figure skaters. In this article, Kathy Johnson shares about her background as a dancer, about how she got involved with sharing her knowledge with figure skaters, and what she does to help elite ice skaters be the best they can be.
"Choreography Expression and Style!" by Figure Skating Choreographer Lorna Brown
Lorna Brown is a British and World Professional ice skating champion and a world and Olympic figure skating coach. In this article, she gives some thoughts on figure skating choreography, expression, and style.
The Importance of "Off-Ice Jumps" - By Figure Skating Coach Lorna Brown
Lorna Brown is a British and World Professional ice skating champion and a world and Olympic figure skating coach. In this article, she gives some thoughts on the importance of off-ice jump training.
Skating Inventor Nick Perna Talks About His Inventions
Nick Perna is an ice skating inventor. His figure skating inventions include "The 8-Mate," the Pic Frame Skate, and the "Freedom Blade." He did not invent the pole jump harness, but has used the pole harness so often, that almost everyone in the skating industry thinks that he invented it. Nick is also an accomplished ice skater and figure skating coach.
Interview With Figure Skating Champion Johnny Weir
Johnny Weir was interviewed by [b]FSNews: "Totally addicted to figure skating and Russia"[/b] in late February, 2007. This is part of that interview. This interview is reprinted with permission of FSNEWS.RU.
Interview With Figure Skating Coach Tom Zakrajsek
Tom Zakrajsek has coached numerous figure skating champions and medalists. He is considered one of the top figure skating coaches in the United States. In 2008, he took the time to be interviewed especially by About.com's Figure Skating Guide, JO ANN Schneider Farris.
Dan Hollander Shares About His Life and Competitive Skating Career
Dan Hollander can do a backflip on the ice and he can flip over people or things. He has flipped over as many as five people. "Comedy on Ice" is Dan's specialty; one of the most entertaining programs Dan performs is when he dresses as Mrs. Doubtfire and skates and makes audiences laugh.
"A World Without Sky" by Sonia Bianchetti
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. She continues to be involved in international figure skating and writes about the sport. In this article, she gives her thoughts after the 2007 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.
"No Stars Shining in Paris" by Sonia Bianchetti
Sonia Bianchetti Garbato was a top figure skating official with the International Skating Union (ISU). She began her career with the ISU in 1963 and served until 1992. She continues to be involved in international figure skating and writes about the sport. In this article, she gives her reflections after attending the 2007 Trophée Eric Bompard, one of the events in the 2007 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.
What Was a Patch Practice Session Like When Ice Skaters Practiced Figures?
Figure skating got its name because beautiful designs were skated on clean ice in the shape of a figure eight. These complex designs were called figures and that is why Figure Skating is called FIGURE Skating. In this article, the reader will learn what a figure practice session (patch session) was like.
Chapel Hills Ice Rink Closes
On Saturday, June 3, 2006 some families said "Good-Bye" to the rink and place their children "grew up" at.
Review of 2006 Cabaret on Ice Series "One Hit Wonder" by Lexi Rohner
Cabaret on Ice combines the athleticism and artistry of figure skating with live vocal performances.
Julie and Rich Westerlund - Adult Pair Skaters
Julie and Richard Westerlund are competitive adult figure skaters. They have skated pairs together since 1995. In 2004, they won the United States National Adult Pair Skating title.