the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating
salikha
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
camel spin
(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum
backspin
a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice
Biellmann spin
a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot
pahalang na spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice
uupo na pag-ikot
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a crouched position with one leg extended horizontally and the other tucked in
shotgun spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight
tuwid na 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
pearl spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended
lumilipad na pag-ikot
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice
pancake spin
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
spiral ng kamatayan
a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body
fan spiral
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
pabalik na panloob na spiral ng kamatayan
a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line
Charlotte spiral
a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge
salto paruparo
a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge
salto ng Rippon
a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing
rotational na pagtalon
a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions
kargang lift
a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other
salamin na pag-skate
an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction
backflip
(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward
Russian split
a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly
kamat na pagbagsak
a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg
cantilever
a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead
bukas na stroke
(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
libre skating
(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa
Choctaw turn
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
toe loop jump