Every serious figure skater must take off-ice ballet classes. Training in ballet is essential so that skaters are aware of how to hold their bodies while skating.
Understanding how to use the arms, legs, and head are covered in ballet classes.
With all the time needed on the ice, it may seem that skipping ballet training is okay, but it is not. Try to make the time to fit a ballet class into your training schedule.
Some ice arenas offer special ballet classes designed for figure skaters, so it may not be difficult to take the time for off-ice ballet classes.
