If you’re a devoted skating fan, you’ve been juggling simultaneous live streams for the past few weeks, trying to keep up with the deluge of events. If you’re more laid back about your love for figure skating, you might not have known there was anything going on at all. Regardless, there is no way you… Continue reading Semi-Recent Developments in Ice Dance
Category: Recaps
22 Memorable Performances from 2018-19 US Sectionals
I love watching Sectionals. For the most part, the second round of American national qualifying events presents a lower level of skating than a major international competition, but that’s part of the fun. Many of the athletes will consider their season a success if they secure a spot at Nationals – and some are shocked… Continue reading 22 Memorable Performances from 2018-19 US Sectionals
Ice Dance Roundup: Twelve Recent Programs to Watch
It’s hard to explain to the casuals that September is the busiest part of the figure skating season. September 13-15 was the annual “hell weekend” for dedicated fans, with two Challenger Series competitions and a Junior Grand Prix event. There was another Junior Grand Prix the weekend before, and two more Challenger Series the weekend… Continue reading Ice Dance Roundup: Twelve Recent Programs to Watch
12 Amazing Programs from the First Two Weeks of the Junior Grand Prix
Like pumpkin spice, figure skating really does start earlier every year. It’s barely September, but we’re already a month into a new season and a new Olympic cycle, and I had a pumpkin muffin for breakfast the other day. Among figure skating fans, the Junior Grand Prix series holds a special place in our hearts,… Continue reading 12 Amazing Programs from the First Two Weeks of the Junior Grand Prix
2018 World Figure Skating Championships: Men’s Short Program Recap and Trombone Party
For those of you who were wondering where I’ve been: There are still Olympics events I haven’t watched yet. We’re not even discussing Junior Worlds. Blame my job, but also thank my job for making me wake up so early that 4:00 AM for the men’s short on Thursday morning didn’t feel like that big… Continue reading 2018 World Figure Skating Championships: Men’s Short Program Recap and Trombone Party
US National Championships Men’s SP: I Love Everyone in This Rink
It is a testament to the well-oiled scheduling machine of USFSA that this is my first opportunity to blog from San Jose. I’ve been at Nationals since Monday night, but my enthusiasm for junior-level free skates – and my desire to spend any remaining stretches of unstructured time with friends who live in the area… Continue reading US National Championships Men’s SP: I Love Everyone in This Rink
Rostelecom Cup Ice Dance Roundup: Feelsiness Is Not a Program Component
The Grand Prix season has begun, and it feels strange to watch the opening event from home. This is the first year in a long time that Skate America has not kicked off the series, with Russia hosting the inaugural event instead. Regardless of location, one thing always stands out about the first Grand Prix… Continue reading Rostelecom Cup Ice Dance Roundup: Feelsiness Is Not a Program Component
Summer Skating: Men’s Roundup
The summer skating deluge continues, and like everyone else, I’m not remotely caught up. Canada held a series of summer regional meets, with most of the country’s top athletes showing up at one or more. There was a significant club competition in the United States every weekend from mid-July through mid-August. The season’s first senior… Continue reading Summer Skating: Men’s Roundup
Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships Recap: All Aboard the Rhumba Train
Skating fans are used to busy weekends, especially in the era of live streams and YouTube. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a weekend in July so crammed with skating, though. Between July 27 and 30, fans had to choose among the Glacier Falls Classic, a high-profile American club competition; a South Korean test event… Continue reading Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships Recap: All Aboard the Rhumba Train
Skate Detroit Recap: Vincent Zhou and Other People
This was going to be a full, detailed recap of Skate Detroit. I had high hopes when I pulled from the little cash stash that I set aside to fund my skating fan habit, and I paid for the live stream of the competition. The cost for the weekend was greater than for a year… Continue reading Skate Detroit Recap: Vincent Zhou and Other People