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West Coast Cast 2007
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
The East High Wildcats get ready to take the ice in Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour
Figure Skating Movies
This is a list of some figure skating movies. Some of these movies are well known; others are not. Some of these movies tell true stories, but most of these movies are fictional figure skating stories.
Favorite Music for Ice Skating
There are certain pieces of music that are the favorites of figure skaters and ice skating fans.
Music for Figure Skating
Skating to music is a very important part of figure skating. This article will help figure skaters with music selection
Ice Skating Jumps
There are certain jumps that all ice skaters learn and that figure skating fans should try to recognize.
Ice Skating Clothes
It is not always easy to find figure skating apparel; in fact, to those new to skating, finding skating clothing can be a mystery!
Gabriella and Troy
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Favorite Figure Skates
This is a list of the favorite figure skating boots and blades used and purchased by figure skaters. If you buy a new or used boot and blade, look for one of these brands.
Zuca Bags
Zuca Bags are ideal for the needs of a figure skater. The bag was designed by a mother of skaters and has changed the way skaters store and transport their figure skates and accessories.
Colorado Springs World Arena
Figure skaters from all over the the world come to Colorado Springs to train at the Colorado Springs World Arena. The facility is also the home of the Broadmoor Skating Club.
Purchase Skates
This article will help a new or prospective figure skater purchase his or her first pair of skates.
Sarah Hughes Falls
Sarah Hughes falls and as she competes at the World Figure Skating Championships in 2003.
Figure Skating Basics
There are many moves figure skaters must master. This article includes links to lessons on falling and getting up on skates, how to stop, how to skate forward, and how to spin and jump.
High School Musical on Ice
The ideas from the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2" are put into a professional ice show in Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour.
Get Started Figure Skating
Getting started in figure skating is simple. Most ice arenas offer weekly group lessons that usually run from six to twelve weeks. These group lessons cover many figure skating basics.
Dorothy Hamill Photo Gallery - Photos of 1976 Olympic Figure Skating Champion Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Ice Skating Photos
This photo collection contains ice skating photos that may be of interest to those interested in figure skating.
Janet Champion
Janet Champion has been involved in figure skating for most of her life as a child skating star with Ice Follies and then a figure skating coach.
Ice Tour International Cast
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Ice Skating Training
Many people that enter figure skating don't know how often an ice skater needs to skate to improve. This short article will help answer that concern.
Choose a 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.
How to Spin
Learning to spin on ice skates is not easy, but is so much fun!
Janet Lynn
Janet Lynn was the United States National Figure Skating Champion from 1969 through 1973. She won an Olympic bronze medal in 1972.
Janet Lynn Photo - Figure Skating Legend Janet Lynn With Jo Ann, Rebekah, and Joel Schneider-Farris
Janet Lynn was the United States National Figure Skating Champion from 1969 through 1973. She won an Olympic bronze medal in 1972. She is considered an ice skating legend. On July 20, 2008, she gave a seminar in Colorado Springs and the Schneider-Farris family participated. In this photo, she took the time to pose with About.com's Figure Skating Guide Jo Ann Schneider Farris and with Rebekah and Joel Schneider-Farris.
Tonya Harding Wins
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Tom Dickson
Tom Dickson is considered one of the top figure skating choreographers in the world. This article highlights his outstanding career as a figure skater, choreographer, and coach.
Beginning Ice Skating Lesson
Read about the things figure skaters learn in a beginning ice skating class.
Dick Button
Dick Button has been a figure skating commentator since 1962. He is figure skating's best known television analyst. He is also an Olympic ice skating champion.
Snowplow Stop
Stopping on the ice is essential for every figure skater. This is the first and easiest stop a skater must master.
Logo - HS Musical on Ice
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Summertime - HS Musical on Ice
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
East Coast High School Musical
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Jackson Figure Skates
Jackson Skates are a favorite for figure skaters of all levels. The price of Jackson Skates is reasonable and there are so many different models to choose from.
The Disney Moive "Go Figure"
Go Figure is a Disney Channel Original Movie about a talented figure skater who must play hockey to help finance her figure skating.
Laura Doty as "Kelsi"
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Become a Skater
Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in becoming a figure skater? Before you begin to skate, there are things you should know.
Salchow
A jump done from the back inside edge of one foot to the back outside edge of the other foot. A half revolution is done in the air.
West Coast Tour - HS Musical
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Lace Figure Skates
Lacing figure skates correctly will make the ice skating experience more enjoyable. Correct lacing of figure skates is very important and must be done a certain way.
Sasha Cohen
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
African American Ice Skaters
There are certain African American figure skaters that should be remembered. This short article highlights some of those skaters.
Ice to Rollers
Irene and David Diamond began skating in their early fifties. Because of lack of ice time, they tried artistic roller figure skating and continue to enjoy dance skating in their retirement years.
Jordan Brauninger as Troy
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Evgeni Plushenko
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Lynn-Holly Johnson co-starred in the 1978 movie "Ice Castles." She played Lexie, a talented young ice skater from Iowa who goes to a figure skating training center in Colorado to work towards skating in the Olympics.
Cast High School Musical 2007
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Sandra Rucker as Sharpay
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Skating Forward
This article will help teach beginning skaters how to move forward on the ice.
Gordeeva and Grinkov
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Favorite Gifts for Ice Skaters
This is a short list of recommended gifts that can be given to those who love figure skating.
Dorothy Hamill
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Spiral Instructions
A spiral is a move done on one foot where the free leg and back are horizontal to the ice.
Brian Joubert
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Fall and Get Up on Skates
Knowing how to fall and get up correctly on skates is very important for all figure skaters.
Surya Bonaly
French figure skater Surya Bonaly became a U.S. citizen in 1994. She is known for being the only skater who can land a back flip on one foot on the ice. She is remembered for being disqualified for doing that move in the 1998 Olympics.
A Little Blade Advice!
Ice skate technician, Geoff Hébert, has written an article called [b] A Little Blade Advice![/b] The goal of his article is help skaters understand all the different blade options that are available for figure skaters.
Hockey Cheerleading Team Photo
University of Minnesota's hockey cheerleaders are figure skaters who are able to do figure skating moves and cheer at the same time. The skating they do while cheering is very difficult.
Footwork Sequences
When figure skaters put a series of turns and steps together, they are doing footwork. The possibilities are endless. This article lists some suggested footwork sequences that can be skated by a figure skater who can do most ice skating turns and steps.
West Coast Tour
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Shoot the Duck
A shoot the duck is a fun ice skating move where the skater bends all the way down to the ice and glides on one foot while kicking the other foot completely forward.
Ice Skating Accessories Galore
Ice Skating Accessories Galore offers a variety of ice skating and hockey accessories, clothing, gifts and jewelry.
School's Out - Musical on Ice
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Adam Loosley as Ryan
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
A Lesson on Forward Crossovers
Crossovers are the way skaters move around corners and the ends of a rink. Mastering forward crossovers make a figure skater better and faster.
ISI or USFS?
There are two different figure skating associations in the United States: Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and US Figure Skating (USFS). What are the differences?
Ice Skating Outdoors
At one time, all ice skating took place outside. Today, most people skate at indoor ice rinks, but there are still some wonderful outdoor ice rinks in the United States. This is a list of some of the top outdoor places to ice skate.
Famous Ice Skaters
This is a list of some of the famous people in figure skating.
How to Do an Axel
The axel jump may be the hardest jump for many figure skaters. Once ice skaters master an axel, the double jumps come quickly. This short article outlines some steps that will help a figure skater master an axel jump.
Mao Asada
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Cost of Private Lessons
The cost of private figure skating instruction can vary, but in almost all instances, the skater must be aware that he or she must pay the rink for admission and ice time and also pay a separate fee to the figure skating coach for the lesson.
Funds for Ice Skating Expenses
Figure skating is very expensive. Most figure skaters and their families struggle to pay for skating. This short article gives some information on the ways that tax-deductable donations can be given to aspiring figure skaters.
Kristi Yamaguchi
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Mondor Over the Boot Tights
Mondor over the boot figure skating tights are ice skating tights that include a built in skate boot cover.
Profile on Sasha Cohen
Figure Skater Sasha Cohen won a Silver Medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics and she is the 2006 United States Figure Skating Ladies Champion. She is an elegant and beautiful skater. Her beautiful presentation makes her not only an athlete, but a celebrity.
Oksana Baiul
Oksana Baiul, from the Ukraine, won the 1994 Olympics in women's figure skating.
Become an Ice Dancer
There are certain steps involved in becoming an ice dancer. It takes quite a bit of preparation to be able to do free dance, which is what most young skaters interested in ice dancing want to do. Figure skaters must first learn some ice dance basics and master and pass compulsory dance tests. This article explains what is involved.
Axel
The takeoff of this jump is on a forward outside edge. After jumping forward from that forward edge, the skater makes 1½ revolutions in the air and lands on the other foot on a back outside edge.
Lesson on Forward Swizzles
Forward swizzles are done by beginning ice skaters. Swizzles help figure skaters learn how to use their knees and edges. Swizzles also help skaters learn to glide. This step-by-step tutorial will help new figure skaters master forward swizzles.
Fall Safely on Figure Skates
No one wants to fall while ice skating, but if you are going to skate, you are going to fall. How can a figure skater, especially an adult who doesn't want to fall, fall safely? This article addresses this issue.
Chad and Ryan
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Ice Dance or Pairs?
Ice dancing is ballroom dancing on the ice. In pair skating the man lifts the lady above his head and the pair does difficult acrobatic moves. Spins are done together in both disciplines, but in pair skating difficult solo jumps and spins are also done in unison. Ice dancers do intricate footwork sequences to music and must skate to a certain beat.
Freestyle Practice List
Most young figure skaters have a difficult time figuring out what to practice during freestyle practice sessions. This is a recommended practice plan for an ice skater who is able to do "the basics" (forward and backward stroking, turns, stops, and crossovers). It is assumed that the figure skater can do some jumps and spins.
What to Wear for Skating
Dressing properly for skating helps most figure skaters skate better. This short article gives information on how to dress for figure skating competitions, exhibitions, tests, and performances.
High School Musical on Ice Photo Album - Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour Photos
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Janet Lynn's 2008 USFS Speech
Janet Lynn was the United States National Figure Skating Champion from 1969 through 1973. She won an Olympic bronze medal in 1972. She is remembered for being both athletic and graceful and is considered one of the best freeskaters of all time. In 2008, she gave a speech at the U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council Meeting. Information about this speech is given in this letter.
Santa at Rockefeller Center
Actors Matt Dallas and Daphne Zuniga skate with Santa Claus at the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
Ice Follies
Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies was a touring ice skating show that existed from 1936 to 1979.
Drobiazko and Vanagas Fall
Ice dancers Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas of Lithuania fall during the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Waltz Jump
Russian born Larisa Gendernalik is not only a figure skating coach, but the artist of impressive figure skating drawings and paintings.
Champions: A Love Story
A forgotten figure skating movie is Champions: A Love Story. It was based a bit on a real figure skating tragedy that occurred in the 1970s. A male figure skater was killed when his private plane crashed on his way to the Midwestern Figure Skating Championship. The movie took that story and made a very heartwarming story about a young pair skating team that falls in love.
Kassy Kova and Justin Ross
Kassy Kova and Justin Ross are the ONLY African American competitive ice dance team in the United States. Their goal is to become national and international competitors, and they hope to participate in the 2014 Olympics.
Skating Legend Michelle Kwan
Michelle Kwan is considered a figure skating legend and is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history.
Steven Smith Plays Chad
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Tonya Harding
Just before the 1994 Olympics, right after a practice session at the United States National Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked and hit hard with a hard object on her knee. The accident made it impossible for her to compete and Tonya Harding won the Championship Ladies event. Shortly after that, it was discovered that Tonya Harding had been part of an alleged conspiracy to hurt Nancy. Tonya was banned from U.S. Figure Skating for life.
Johnny Weir
Johnny Weir is the 2004, 2005 and 2006 U.S. National Men's Figure Skating Champion.
Are You Too Old to Skate?
When is it too late to begin figure skating? If a skater begins skating as a teen or after he or she is eighteen years old, is it too late to become a serious competitive figure skater? Is it possible to learn double and triple jumps as a young adult?
Mia St. Clair Ice Skating Doll
2008's Limited Edition American Girl doll is an ice skater named Mia St. Clair. She lives in New York State and her brothers play hockey, but she has decided to pursue her figure skating dream.
Paetsch and Nuss 2008
The goal of Blades for the Cure is to use the talents of national and international figure skaters to raise funds to help figure skating families in need due to cancer. The first show took place on April 12, 2008. These are photos from that inaugural show. Olympic Champion and cancer survivor Peggy Fleming devoted her time to the cause. The show was directed by Eddie Shipstad of Shipstad Entertainment and Damon Allen. World competitors Ryan Bradley and Jeremy Abbott performed.
Emily Hughes Falls
2006 Olympic figure skater Emily Hughes falls on ice skates.
Broadmoor Skating Club
The Broadmoor Skating Club, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is one of the most famous and prestigious figure skating clubs in the United States. Many of the Broadmoor Skating Club's members have won medals at National, Olympic, and World figure skating events.
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is a boarding school that offers a full-time figure skating program. Top coaches and training are provided to students. The program is college preparatory. Shattuck-St. Mary’s School is the first private boarding school in the United States to offer figure skating training.
Figure Skating Routine
You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it’s time to set a program to music.
Figure Skating Season
What is the figure skating competition season? What time of year does the season for competitive figure skating begin and when does the season end?
Joanne Carter Falls
Falling is a part of figure skating and famous ice skaters do fall down. This photo collection shows elite figure skaters falling down on ice skates.
Mohawk
A mohawk is an ice skating turn that is done from same edge to same edge, from either forward to backward or backward to forward.
Coach for a Recreatonal Skater
Once you make this important decision between serious recreational or serious competitive skating, then begin your search for the coach that fits your needs.
Peggy Fleming
Peggy Fleming is the 1968 Olympic Figure Skating Champion. She also was a world and U.S. National ladies figure skating champion. She was known for being both athletic and graceful.
Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto
This photo gallery includes photos of famous figure skaters.
Moves in the Field
US Figure Skating has slowly replaced required figure tests with a series of tests called Moves in the Field Tests.
Skating Champs Olympics 1976
Dorothy Hamill is known for skating with a style that was perfect. Her jumps were graceful and her technical skating was excellent. Her head was always up and she had perfect posture. She was considered "America's Sweetheart." She is also known for her sweet personality.
Freestyle
In figure skating, the word "Freestyle" has more than one meaning.
Christopher Bowman
Figure skater Christopher Bowman was known as "Bowman the Showman" because he dazzled audiences with his performances. He was a two-time U.S. Men's Figure Skating Champion. Bowman died on January 10, 2008.
Swizzles
Put your blades together with heels touching in a "V" position. On inside edges, push outward, then inward to make your toes touch. You should make the shape of a fish. You have now done a forward swizzle or scissors. Repeat by doing several in a row. Now try going backward. Reverse the process, starting with your toes together on inside edges, move outward, then inward so your heels touch again. As you make the move, make sure to bend your knees. This is a great exercise to get knees going.
Steven Smith as Chad
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Linda Fratianne
Linda Fratianne was the United States National Champion from 1977 through 1980. She is a two-time World Champion and the 1980 Olympic Silver Medalist.
Disney On Ice Video
In 2006, the Disney On Ice show featured skaters telling stories, while skating, of the best Disney princess stories. This video shows the finale of the live 2006 Disney on Ice show.
Pair Skating
Pair Skating is a variation of free skating. Two skaters, a man and a woman, or a boy and girl, skate together.
Cheer Factor Warm-Ups Review
The Cheer Factor company makes custom synchronized skating team warm up suits.
Can Adults Figure Skate?
Adults can certainly compete in figure skating. Both US Figure Skating and Ice Skating Institute offer tests and competitions especially for adults. In fact, US Figure Skating holds Adult Nationals every year. There are so many opportunities for adults in skating.
Jackson Freestyle Skates
The Jackson Freestyle boot and blade combination figure skate is a good choice for ice skaters who are beginning to master single jumps, double jumps, and most spins. The price is reasonable and the quality of the boot is a good choice for many figure skaters.
Producers of The Ice Tour
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie, "High School Musical," and "High School Musical 2." Three different tours travel throughout the United States and perform on ice. Shows also tour in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. This photo gallery highlights some of the highlights of the show.
Skating Champion Nicole Bobek
Ice skater, Nicole Bobek, won the 1995 U.S. Figure Skating Championship and also was ranked third in the world that year.
Skaters Need Ballet
Every figure skater must have training in ballet. Ballet gives figure skaters the basics they need to control their bodies.
Torvill and Dean's Bolero
Olympic Ice Dance Champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean did a free dance performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo that is remembered as a legendary performance. They skated to Maurice Ravel's Boléro and received nine perfect 6.0 scores. This video shows that legendary performance.
Figure Skating - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Figure Skating guide site.
Off-Ice Jumps
Lorna Brown is a British and World Professional ice skating champion and a world and Olympic figure skating coach. In this article, she gives some thoughts on the importance of off-ice jump training.
Axel Jump
This video shows an ice skater successfully landing an axel jump at a figure skating competition.
Free Foot, Leg, Hip, Arm
This is the foot, leg, (or corresponding hip or arm) that is off the ice.
Kurt Browning
Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning won the world figure skating championships four times. In recent years he has been known for being a television media commentator for figure skating. Browning also holds the record for being the first male ice skater to land a quadruple jump in competition.
Rachel Faynik - Sit Spin
University of Minnesota's hockey cheerleaders are figure skaters who are able to do figure skating moves and cheer at the same time. The skating they do while cheering is very difficult.
1976 Ladies Medalists
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
Irina Slutskaya Falls
Irina Slutskaya of Russia falls during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
Social Ice Dancing
This short article explains social ice dancing and what social ice dance sessions are like.
Cheerleading on Figure Skates - University of Minnesota's Hockey Figure Skating Cheerleaders
University of Minnesota's hockey cheerleaders are figure skaters who are able to do figure skating moves and cheer at the same time. The skating they do while cheering is very difficult.
Brian Boitano
Brian Boitano won the Olympics in 1988. His signature jump was the Tano triple lutz where he raised his left arm above his head. He was known for almost always skating perfectly.
Ice Skater Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan is an ice skater who won a bronze at the 1992 Olympics and a silver medal in the 1994 Olympics. She is also famous for being clubbed in the right knee.
Dorothy Hamill 1976
At the 1976 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, amateur photographer, LeRoy Miltner, took some photos as the skaters that qualified for the Olympics were introduced to the audience. The photos were misplaced until Thanksgiving of 2007. Mr. Miltner found the photos and is excited to now share them with About.com's readers.
Photos of Famous Figure Skaters With Their Fans
This photo collection contains photos of famous figure skaters with their fans.
Paramount Blades
Paramount figure skating blades are considered by some to be the most advanced figure skating blades available.
Miki Ando of Japan Falls
Miki Ando of Japan falls at Skate America 2007.
Training Figure Skaters
"Training Figure Skaters" by Jack Curtis is a manual for ice skating parents and skaters.
How to Do Back Crossovers
New ice skaters can't wait to try back crossovers. This step by step tutorial shows some back crossover basics.
Mia St. Clair
2008's Limited Edition American Girl doll is an ice skater named Mia St. Clair. Real girls can dress just like the doll. If you are a figure skater who owns a Mia doll, please submit a photo of you and Mia skating together. I'll highlight it on About.com!
Rachael Flatt
Rachael Flatt is the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Champion and the 2008 U.S. Ladies Silver Medalist. At the 2008 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, Rachael won the long program. Most observers that see Rachel skate are impressed with her beautiful artistic presence and athletic ability. Rachael hopes to compete in figure skating at the Olympics.
Sonja Henie
This is a photo of Sonja Henie of Norway practicing for the Women's Figure Skating event at the 1928 Winter Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. She won the gold medal at that Olympics.
Stephane Lambiel
Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland competed in the 2007 Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
Skating Designs
Skating Designs sells ice skating dresses, figure skating jackets, matching ice skating doll clothing, and figure skating accessories. The company also makes custom made ice skating dresses. Figure skating pants are also available for boys.

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