In 1984, British ice dancers, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, won the Olympics. They performed a free dance program that received nine perfect 6.0 scores. Ice dancing changed after their win. Free dance became more creative and many figure skaters decided to give ice dancing a try.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
1984 Olympic Ice Dance Champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
From Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com
1984 Olympic Ice Dance Champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean
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