The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time to find that perfect gift! Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned skater, a lifelong fan, or someone lacing up their skates for the first time, this holiday gift guide has something for everyone....
Feedback is often said to be a gift, and that’s especially true in figure skating. I had the privilege of sitting down with U.S. Figure Skating Judge Chia Ying Lee to discuss how skaters can effectively ask for and receive judging critiques. Here’s...
Ever have one of those weeks packed with key deadlines, a surprise business trip, family obligations, and a contractor showing up to start a home project? Now toss in figure skating training, competition season on the horizon, fitness goals, and...
For Sarah Warden, discovering Theatre on Ice (TOI) as an adult was the beginning of an adventure that combined her love for skating, her talent for theatrics, and a lasting connection to her late mother. Now entering her eleventh season with The...
Sometimes, training becomes routine—going through the same movements in the same order each session on the ice. While having a plan is important, there’s great value in shaking things up, especially by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. As...
As competition season approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve learned over the last two years as an adult figure skater. It took me a couple of seasons to truly understand how to prepare in a way that leaves me feeling confident,...
Are ice shows just something to do once the competition season is over? What is the impact on audiences of non-skaters? And what really goes into producing one of these events? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Vigorito—coach,...
Okay, pumpkin spice fans, you win! This post is a little more latte and a little less lutz, but you need to fuel those skating sessions right? Until now I have been resisting the urge to dive into fall flavors, especially with the beautiful weather...
Why is it that when you tell someone you figure skate, they immediately ask, "Can you skate backwards?" "Do you have a triple axel?" or "Are you going to the Olympics?" If you answer "no" to the last two, you're often dismissed with, "Oh, so why do...
I recently sat down with Tori Bland of VLB Beauty—a hairstylist, makeup artist, show and film SFX artist—to discuss her take on creating program hair and makeup looks that last. Here’s what she had to say: Tips for Mastering Program Hair &...