Archives: Glossary Terms
Background Music
A musical rendition played for a free skating/pairs program in which the skating is not related to the music.
Backward
The tracing foot moving in the direction of its heel.
“B”
In figure skating this denotes a left foot start.
Axis
Axel
A 1 1/2 Turn Jump performed from a LOF take-off, counterclockwise rotation, to a ROB landing (no toe-stop assist on take-off or landing). Can also be done from a ROF… continue reading
Artistic Impression
In competition, a score given by judges for the manner in which a routine is performed considering its sureness, carriage, rhythm, and timing of steps and items to the music.
Arch
A position of the body in which the spine is tensed backward.
Arc
The curve or portion of the circumference of a circle.
Arabesque
A movement in which the body is arched strongly in a continuous line from head through free foot while rolling on any edge or flat.
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