Articles Index
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.
How to Guide a Young Child Towards Becoming a Figure Skating Champion
This article outlines what parents of young figure skaters must do if they wish to see their child become a figure skating champion. Olympic figure skating coach, Tom Zakrajsek, gives his advice.
An Interview With Disney On Ice's Cinderella and Prince Charming
Figure skaters Vicky and James Black play Cinderella and Prince Charming in Disney On Ice Princess Classics. While touring in Colorado Springs, Colorado USA in March of 2011, the skaters took the time to chat with About.com's Guide to Figure Skating, Jo Ann Schneider Farris.
All About Figure Skating Coach Barbara Roles
Barbara Roles was and is considered one of the most famous figure skating coaches in US figure skating history.
Summary of a Week at Wheaton Ice Dance Academy's Camp
Wheaton Skating Academy is an ice dancing program for children based in Maryland. Skaters are trained in groups. The program is open to skaters of all ages and levels. Every summer, Wheaton Ice Skating Academy holds an ice dance camp. During the week of July 5 to July 10, 2010, About.com's Guide to Figure Skating, Jo Ann Schneider Farris, took her three children to the camp. This is a summary of that very busy week.
2012 US National Figure Skating Championships Summary
This article shares some of the highlights from the 2012 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships that took place in San Jose, California in late January, 2012.
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.
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.
Skating Has Lost Its Popularity: Fans and Experts Blame the Scoring System
Figure skating is losing its popularity. Ice skating fans and experts are blaming the figure skating judging system.
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.
Assorted Ice Skating Terms Every Skater Should Know
Those new to figure skating have to learn the names of figure skating moves. They also have to understand the different branches of figure skating. This article may help a reader learn some of the facts and terms related to the sport.
About the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club
The Los Angeles Figure Skating Club has a rich history. The club has also been the home of many, many figure skating champions and medalists.
How to Choose an Ice Rink To Match Your Figure Skating Goals and Needs
This article will help those interested in becoming figure skaters get an idea of what to look for in an ice rink.
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.
The Biellmann Is a Cool Figure Skating Move
The Biellmann is a figure skating move that is named after Champion Swiss skater Denise Biellmann who originated the move. To do the move, a skater holds his or her skate blade and pulls the leg way back up over the head. The legs are completely split, but the knee of the free leg is bent.
Airline Loses a Figure Skater's Skates - She Competes Anyway In Rental Skates
Delta Airlines lost Jordan Noelle McCreary's skates, but she competed anyway at the 2011 National Solo Dance Championships in rental skates!
The Shoot-the-Duck Is a Fun Ice Skating Move
This article gives information on the shoot-the-duck which is a fun and easy ice skating move.
Falling Is Part of Figure Skating
Even the most advanced figure skaters fall down. This article gives tips on how to fall safely and also gives some suggestions on what to when figure skaters fall. Also, information is given about how falls are handled in ice skating competitions.
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.
An Interview With Olympic Ice Dancers Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov
Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov represented the USA at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Since the Olympics, the have done numerous things. In August of 2011, they chatted with Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com's Guide to Figure Skating.
An Interview With 1994 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul won the ladies event at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. In August of 2011, she took the time to talk to About.com's Guide to Figure skating, Jo Ann Schneider Farris.
The History of Figure Skating
Just before the 2010 Winter Olympics, a sixth grade student, named Lauren, contacted Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com's Guide to Figure Skating. Lauren was doing a research project at school and had some excellent questions about the history of figure skating. The answers to her questions are included in this article.
"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.
Ice Skating Competition Journal
This is a short journal of my family's experience at an ice skating competition.
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.