Figure-skating meaning

Ice-skating consisting of one or more planned sequences of required and optional spins, jumps, and dancelike maneuvers, originally consisting of a program in which the skater traced prescribed, usually elaborate figures.
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Ice skating with emphasis, esp. formerly, on the tracing of elaborate figures on the ice by the performer and, now, on athletic leaps and spins, displays of agility, etc.
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A sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates.
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  • Those looking for a more artistic way to spend time on the ice may enjoy the Bozeman Figure Skating Club.

  • For a cool show, there is no better option than the Endless Summer on Ice figure skating show, while young and old alike will love the fun and energy of the Twistin' to the 60's retro musical review.

  • Interpretive Ice Skating: Athletes train for years to compete as dancers for the Winter Olympic figure-skating championships.

  • Evan Lysacek is the 2010 Olympic Gold Medal winner of Men's figure skating.

  • Celebrities are paired with professional figure skaters and train to present competition-ready figure skating numbers to the judges, who are comprised of three regulars along with an occasional celebrity guest judge.

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