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Choose a Figure Skating Coach

Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.

Buy Figure Skates

This article will help a new or prospective figure skater purchase his or her first pair of skates.

Consider Becoming a Figure Skating Coach

Before you consider teaching figure skating, there are some things you should know.

Watch Figure Skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

As the 2010 Winter Olympics approaches, there are certain figure skaters that ice skating fans should especially pay attention to. These skaters may become the 2010 Olympic Figure Skating Champions or medalists.

Decide What Type of Skating You Want to Do

Figure Skating has four major branches: Singles, Pairs, Dance, and Synchronized Skating.

Try to Skate Backwards

Before trying to skate backward, it is a good idea to practice walking backward and gliding for a short distance on figure skates. This exercise will help beginning figure skaters become comfortable with the feeling of moving backward on ice skates.

Skate in the Summer

Summer is a great time to put in extra hours on the ice. Most ice arenas set up summer skating programs that will keep figure skaters cool and busy. Some facilities offer special figure skating classes and off-ice classes for skaters.