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By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com

Attitude

Attitude

Drawing Courtesy of Artist Larisa Gendernalik
Definition: An Attitude is a beautiful figure skating move that comes right from ballet. The figure skater starts off with a one-foot glide, then stretches the free leg behind. Next, the free leg bends slightly. It is optional to put one arm up above the head and one arm out to the side. The free thigh is raised and turned outward. The head should be kept up. Other arm positions from ballet work well with this move.
Alternate Spellings: Attitude or attitude
Examples: An Attitude can make a figure skater look like a ballerina, so most little girls like doing the move.

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