Welcome to the second part of our blog series on editing figure skating music. If you missed the first part, you can find it here. Richard Hollman, a figure skater and music editor/owner of Strigiform Productions, has uniquely combined his passions...
Music is such a large part of the sport of figure skating; it’s what brings a program alive and allows skaters to tell a story on the ice. It’s something that needs to resonate with the skater, the judging panel and the audience. Recently, I had...
No doubt about it, figure skating is an expensive sport. You've got equipment, ice time, lessons, and off-ice training to think about. And in this sport, more really is more, meaning the more time you spend on the ice and the more lessons you take,...
The Powerful Impact of Diversity in Figure Skating Figure skating is known for its grace, athleticism, and artistic flair. However, beneath the glittering surface, the sport has also faced criticism for its lack of diversity. Embracing diversity...
Welcome to a fresh twist on the classic 'What's in My Bag' post. While your list might change with the seasons or when you're heading to a competition, consider this a fun sanity check before your next trip to the rink. Whether you're a newbie or a...
Welcome to our new blog series, "Meet the Panel!" In this series, we introduce you to the members of the officials' panel who evaluate skaters at competitions. Our goal is to clarify their roles, highlight the collaborative scoring process, and...
Welcome to a new blog series, Meet the Panel! In this series, we’ll introduce you to the members of the officials' panel who evaluate skaters at competitions. Our goal is to clarify the official roles, highlight the collaborative scoring process,...
As adult skaters, our schedules are often quite packed with work, family responsibilities, skating, and gym workouts. Being on the run often means fueling our workouts on the go. Here are a few of my favorite easy and healthy snacks that provide...
Stepping onto the ice as an adult figure skater can be both exciting and intimidating. Whether you're returning to a childhood passion or discovering the sport for the first time, building confidence on the ice is crucial for both your enjoyment...
We’ve all been there – ready to work hard, only to have a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad practice session. As adults, we understand that progress is not always linear; we'll have good days and bad days. Still, standing on the ice during one...