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attitude
attitude
[noun]

the skater's overall posture, demeanor, and expression while performing in figure skating

Ex: Her graceful attitude on the ice captivated the audience. 
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arabesque
arabesque
[noun]

a classical ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended behind, often with arms in various graceful positions

Ex: The ballerina held a perfect arabesque, her body forming a beautiful line as she balanced effortlessly on one leg. 
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camel spin

a spin in figure skating where the skater lifts one leg into the air behind them while spinning on the ice

Ex: Tim's camel spin ended with a graceful exit, impressing the audience. 
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backspin
backspin
[noun]

(figure skating) a rotational movement where the skater spins backward on one foot while maintaining momentum

Ex: Sarah executed a flawless backspin during her figure skating routine. 
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Biellmann spin

a figure skating move where the skater holds one leg extended upward behind the body while spinning on the ice

Ex: Jessica's coach praised her improved Biellmann spin in practice. 
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layback spin

a spin in figure skating where the skater leans backward and arches their body while spinning on one foot

Ex: Sam focused on perfecting the entry and exit of his layback spin. 
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sit spin
sit spin
[noun]

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates while maintaining a seated position on the ice

Ex: Jessica's sit spin variation added creativity to her routine. 
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shotgun spin

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in a crouched position with one leg extended horizontally and the other tucked in

Ex: Emily performed a shotgun spin with precision and speed during her routine. 
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upright spin

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates in an upright position with both legs parallel and the body straight

Ex: The upright spin requires a strong core and precise positioning for stability. 
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pearl spin

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater spins with an arched back, head dropped backward, and one leg pulled above the head from behind

Ex: His fast rotation in the pearl spin impressed the judges. 
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flying spin

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater jumps into the air before rotating rapidly with one leg extended

Ex: Her flying spin drew gasps from the audience with its elegance and precision. 
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pancake spin

a spinning element in figure skating where the skater rotates with both legs extended horizontally and parallel to the ice

Ex: He executed a quick transition into the pancake spin from a spiral sequence. 
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death spiral

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

Ex: She executed a flawless death spiral during her routine. 
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fan spiral

a graceful move in figure skating where the skater extends one leg outward while leaning backward, creating a fan-like shape with the body

Ex: She executed a beautiful fan spiral across the ice. 
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backward inside death 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

Ex: Her partner supported her beautifully as she extended into the backward inside death spiral. 
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Charlotte spiral

a move where the skater glides on one foot with the other leg extended backward, forming a horizontal line

Ex: She executed a beautiful Charlotte spiral across the ice. 
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butterfly jump

a figure skating jump where the skater kicks both legs behind in the air and lands on a back outside edge

Ex: He nailed the timing on his butterfly jump. 
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Rippon jump

a jump in figure skating where the skater rotates in the air before landing on the same edge

Ex: His Rippon jump earned him high scores from the judges. 
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rotational jump

a jump in figure skating where the skater spins in the air, completing one or more rotations before landing

Ex: She struggled with the timing of her rotational jumps during practice. 
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carry lift

a figure skating maneuver where one skater lifts and holds their partner above the ice in various positions

Ex: They executed a flawless carry lift in their pairs routine. 
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mirror skating

a performance where two skaters execute identical movements simultaneously, facing each other

Ex: Mirror skating involves mimicking the movements of your partner on the ice. 
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backflip
backflip
[noun]

an act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction

Ex: The gymnast amazed the crowd with a perfect backflip off the balance beam. 
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Russian split

(figure skating) a position with one leg forward and the other backward

Ex: The skater's flexibility allowed her to achieve a deep Russian split. 
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death drop

a dramatic and daring move in figure skating where the skater drops into a deep split while spinning rapidly

Ex: She nailed the death drop in her routine. 
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cantilever

a move in figure skating where the skater leans out horizontally from one leg

Ex: The skater executed a flawless cantilever, showcasing their strength and flexibility. 
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open stroke

a fundamental skating move in figure skating, involving pushing off with one foot while the other remains ahead

Ex: Strong legs aid in powerful open strokes. 
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bracket turn

(figure skating) a move where the skater changes direction by skating on different edges of the blades in a smooth, curved motion

Ex: He struggled with the timing of his bracket turn in practice. 
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free skating

(figure skating) a performance where skaters showcase jumps, spins, and footwork to music

Ex: She's competing in the free skating event tomorrow. 
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Choctaw turn

(figure skating) a directional shift from a forward to a backward edge, or vice versa

Ex: His Choctaw turns set the pace for the rest of his performance. 
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rocker turn

a maneuver where the skater rocks onto the front or back of their blade to change direction smoothly

Ex: She struggled with the rocker turn initially but eventually perfected it. 
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Ina Bauer
Ina Bauer
[noun]

a figure skating move where the skater glides on one foot while the other foot is extended backward and slightly turned out

Ex: The skater executed a flawless Ina Bauer as part of her choreography. 
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toe loop jump

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

Ex: She executed a flawless toe loop jump during her performance. 
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