the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating
attityd
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
kamelspinn
(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum
bakåt snurr
a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice
Biellmann-ettan
a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot
bakåtlutande snurr
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice
sittsnurr
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
upprätt snurr
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a seated position with both legs extended and parallel to the ice surface
pärl snurr
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended
flygande snurr
a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice
pannkaksspin
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
dödsspiral
a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body
fläkt 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
bakåt inre dödsspiral
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
fjärilsjump
a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge
Ripponhopp
a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing
roterande hopp
a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions
bärlyft
a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other
spegelåkning
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
rysk split
a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly
dödshopp
a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg
kanti
a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead
öppen stöt
(figure skating) a turn executed on one foot with the other foot placed behind and to the side
brakettvändning
(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music
fria åkningar
(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa
Choctaw-vändning
a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly
rocker sväng
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
tåloop hopp