It refers to how tiny and short the woman is and how tall the man is. "The Giant and the Flea" is a common saying in Pairs skating. In Pairs skating, the woman must be tiny in comparison to the man so that she is light enough for him to lift easily. Because there are no throw-jumps and no over-the-head lifts in Ice Dancing, it is ok if the woman is almost the same height as the man. Those skaters who go to the Olympics for Ice Dancing also have longer careers than Singles or Pairs because the sport is less demanding on the body.įinal tip: Ice Dancing partners can sometimes be easier to find than Pairs partners, not only because it's less dangerous, but also because of the height difference between man and woman. Adults and older couples generally like Ice Dancing because it lacks the spins and jumps of other disciplines. It does not include jumps or spins and only Dance Lifts are used. Ice Dancing focuses on "dancing" across the ice with complex footwork set to music.
Skaters usually choose Ice Dancing over Pairs skating if they do not enjoy dangerous jumping or over-the-head lifts. You absolutely do need a partner to learn about Pairs skills because Pairs is only throw-jumps and lifts. But, obviously, you won't be able to learn any of the Dance Lifts without a partner. You can actually study and pass Ice Dancing tests by yourself! So you don't need a partner if you want to learn about Ice Dancing. Ice dancing is a lot safer because it doesn't include over-the-head lifts or throw-jumps. It is also the most dangerous discipline of figure skating because of the over-the-head lifts and throw-jumps. You'll just have to ask to find out what is available and tell them what you are interested in learning.Įven if you find a coach who can teach Pairs skills, Pair skating is rare because most people cannot find a partner because male skaters are rare. So it absolutely depends on where you live. Some cities have ice rinks and hockey, but no figure skating community. Some clubs have a synchro team or theatre-on-ice team or no teams at all. It just depends how large and well-funded your local club is. A local figure skating club will sometimes have someone on staff who can teach pairs, ice dance, or synchronized skating skills. It is important to have good Singles skating skills first before venturing into these other disciplines. It is a form of group skating that utilizes props and theatrical costuming. Theatre on ice - Disney on Ice is probably the most famous. Synchronized skating - mixed-gender groups of 12-20 skaters with emphasis on precise formations and complex transitions between formations. Lifts must not go above the man's shoulder.
Ice Dancing - is a couple consisting of a man and a woman, but the focus is on intricate footwork and dancing in time with music.
They perform elements such as throw jumps, in which the man throws the woman into a jump Lifts, in which the man lifts the woman above his head in various grips and side-by-side jumps and spin combinations. Pair skating - team of a man and a woman. Singles men - same as womens singles, except men are known for their more powerful quad jumps. Singles women - individual skaters perform jumps, spins, step sequences, spirals, and other elements in their programs. Because all of my other lessons focus mainly on Singles skating, I wanted to talk about the other disciplines of Figure skating.
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