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Spiral or Arabesque

By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com

A Beautiful Spiral

A Beautiful Spiral

Painting Courtesy of Artist Larisa Gendernalik
Definition: A spiral or arabesque is an ice skating move done on one foot where the free leg and back are horizontal to the ice.

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