Fundamentals of Alignment and Classical Movement for Figure Skaters by Annette Thomas. Her Ballet for Figure Skaters program, the subject of the book, utilizes Russian technique ballet combined with Pilates and Yoga based floor exercises to increase body awareness, centering and core strength, relating everything to the specific artistic and technical needs of the figure skater.
The Complete Book of Figure Skating guides you through all the skill levels
of figure skating from beginning to advanced. Written by Carole
Shulman-former competitive skater, Master PSA instructor, professional
figure skating judge, and the current Executive Director of the Professional
Skaters Association-this resource provides clear descriptions of proper
technique for more than 100 skills performed at all levels including singles
and pairs skating. You will learn how to move across the ice with increasing
speed, style, and grace as well as stopping and stroking skills, freestyle
moves, turns and footwork, spins, jumps, and lifts. Special teaching
exercises and tips will also help you master the most difficult components
of each skill.
In Ice Skating: Steps to Success, Karin Knzle-Watson-nine-time Swiss
National Champion, former Professional World Champion, and one of skating's
best instructors-shares the learning sequence that she and many of her
students used to become elite skaters. Karin's unique insights along with
over 300 detailed illustrations make this guide your best source for
learning proper form and technique.
(2002) It's Never Too Late to Figure Skate, by Lisa Maliga. "Not only is it written for beginning adult skaters, by someone who's been there, itŐs available as an e-book, on CD and in booklet formats... The practical information found in this book has been based on the author's ten years of experience, along with other adult figure skaters whom have thoughtfully shared their insights."
SkateStyle Instructional Figure Skating Videos by Ann-Margreth Frei, Olympic competitor, three time Swedish national champion, triple gold medalist, and star in the Ice Capades and Holiday on Ice for over fifteen years.
In Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills and Style, 1994 Olympic silver
medalist Nancy Kerrigan shares her knowledge to give you the inside edge on
winning competitive events.
From body alignment and effective routine elements to refining the
fundamentals of footwork, music, and expression, Artistry on Ice: Figure
Skating Skills and Style gives you an in-depth look at the sport from the
perspective of one of its champions. After a quick look at the basics,
Kerrigan concentrates on advanced techniques for jumps, spins, moves in the
field, ice dancing, pairs, and synchronized skating. You will also find four
chapters devoted solely to competition, covering the music, choreography,
costumes, and other elements to create the total package.
The Spectators Video Guide to Figure Skating by Ann-Margreth Frei, Olympic competitor, three time Swedish national champion, triple gold medalist, and star in the Ice Capades and Holiday on Ice for over fifteen years.
Figure Skating Superstars: Katarina Witt and Friends. Reel.comAmazon.com Katarina Witt,
Viktor Petrenko, the Duchesnays, Christopher Bowman and more. VHS.
Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular Skaters Boitano, Fleming, Cousins, Sumners, Martini & Underhill and gymnasts Comanceci, Conner, Pagano, perform together in Vail, Colorado. VHS.
World Champions On Ice 1 1991-93 Worlds. Skaters include: Baiul, Bonaly, Bowman, Browning, the Duchesnays, Eldredge, Ito, Kerrigan, Petrenko, Yamaguchi. VHS.
World Champions On Ice 2 1994 World Championships. Skaters include: Baiul, Barna, Bonaly, Candeloro, Kwan, Stojko, Brasseur & Eisler, Gritschuk & Platov, Meno & Sand. VHS.
World Cup Figure Skating 1994 Exhibition performances of Lisa Marie Allen, Barna, Fadeev, Kadavy, Manley, Tickner, Klimova & Ponomorenko, Valova & Vasiliev and others. Hosted by Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner. VHS.
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