the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating
Haltung
a classical ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended behind, often with arms in various graceful positions
Arabesque
a spin in figure skating where the skater lifts one leg into the air behind them while spinning on the ice
Kamelsprung
(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum
Rückwärtsdrehung
a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice
Biellmann-Drehung
a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot
Rücklage-Drehung
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice
Sitzdrehung
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a crouched position with one leg extended horizontally and the other tucked in
Schrotflinten-Spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight
aufrechter Spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a seated position with both legs extended and parallel to the ice surface
Perlenwirbel
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended
fliegender Spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice
Pfannkuchen Drehung
a challenging maneuver in figure skating where the male partner spins while holding the female partner in a low position with one hand, creating a spiral shape
Todesspirale
a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body
Fächer-Spirale
a move in figure skating where the male skater holds the female skater's hand and leans backward while she spirals around him with one leg lifted and tilted inward
rückwärts innen Todesspirale
a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line
Charlotte-Spirale
a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge
Schmetterlingssprung
a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge
Rippon-Sprung
a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing
Rotationssprung
a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions
Tragehub
a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other
Spiegelskating
an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction
Rückwärtssalto
(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward
russische Spagat
a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly
Todessturz
a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg
Kantileversprung
a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead
offener Schwung
(figure skating) a turn executed on one foot with the other foot placed behind and to the side
Bracket-Turn
(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music
Freestyle-Eiskunstlauf
(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa
Choctaw-Wendung
a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly
Rocker-Turn
a figure skating move where the skater glides on one foot while the other foot is extended backward and slightly turned out
Ina Bauer
a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from the back inside edge of one foot, rotates in the air, and lands on the same foot
Zehenloop-Sprung