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 &...
Summer often brings back childhood memories of camp, but the fun doesn’t have to stop when you grow up! Adult skate camps are a fantastic way to relive the experience, offering opportunities to train intensively—even if just for a few days. Not...
If you missed Part 1, of How to Craft a Figure Skating Program, you can find it here. Putting It All Together At this point, I’m on the ice with the choreographer, working through the program in three to four segments. We focus on the transitions,...
Let’s Get Started Have you ever wondered about the skating programs you see on TV? I mean, really, how hard can it be? You skate around for about two minutes, learn some arm movements, spin, jump, and then you’re done, right? Well, not...
As the Paris Olympic Games draw to a close, it’s important to remember that not everyone who participates in sports dreams of Olympic gold. Each person is on their own journey, and U.S. Figure Skating is working to create diverse skating paths that...
If you’ve been watching the Paris Olympics or been on any social media platform, you’ve likely heard the name Stephen Nedoroscik, also known as the "Pommel Horse Guy.” Stephen is the athlete in glasses, who can solve a Rubik’s cube in under 10...