the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating
houding
a classical ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended behind, often with arms in various graceful positions
arabesk
a spin in figure skating where the skater lifts one leg into the air behind them while spinning on the ice
kameel draaien
(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum
terugdraaien
a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice
Biellmann-draai
a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot
layback-spin
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice
zitten draaien
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a crouched position with one leg extended horizontally and the other tucked in
jachtgeweer draaien
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight
rechtop draaien
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a seated position with both legs extended and parallel to the ice surface
parel draai
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended
vliegende draai
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice
pannenkoek draaien
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
dood spiraal
a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body
ventilator spiraal
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
achteruit in de doodsspiraal
a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line
Charlotte-spiraal
a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge
vlinder sprong
a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge
Rippon-sprong
a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing
roterende sprong
a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions
draaglift
a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other
spiegel schaatsen
an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction
achterwaartse salto
(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward
Russische splitsing
a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly
dood vallen
a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg
console
a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead
open slag
(figure skating) a turn executed on one foot with the other foot placed behind and to the side
beugel draai
(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music
gratis schaatsen
(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa
Choctaw-beurt
a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly
rocker beurt
a figure skating move where the skater glides on one foot while the other foot is extended backward and slightly turned out
Ina Bauer