the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating
actitud
a classical ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended behind, often with arms in various graceful positions
arabesco
a spin in figure skating where the skater lifts one leg into the air behind them while spinning on the ice
giro de camello
(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum
efecto
a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice
Giro de Biellmann
a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot
giro relajado
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice
sentarse girar
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a crouched position with one leg extended horizontally and the other tucked in
giro de escopeta
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight
giro vertical
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a seated position with both legs extended and parallel to the ice surface
giro de perlas
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended
giro volador
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice
giro de panqueque
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
espiral de muerte
a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body
espiral del ventilador
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
hacia atrás dentro de la espiral de la muerte
a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line
espiral de charlotte
a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge
salto de mariposa
a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge
salto rippon
a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing
salto rotacional
a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions
llevar ascensor
a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other
patinaje en espejo
an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction
voltereta hacia atrás
(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward
división rusa
a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly
gota de muerte
a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg
viga voladiza
a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead
trazo abierto
(figure skating) a turn executed on one foot with the other foot placed behind and to the side
giro del soporte
(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music
patinaje libre
(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa
giro choctaw
a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly
giro basculante
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
salto del dedo del pie