The skaters below have reached the summit of Figure Skating’s test structure.
Passing the Gold Singles test and the 15 tests that must precede it is a tremendously difficult task that requires years and years of dedicated work, and a great deal of skill. Only a small percentage of skaters can claim this great prize!
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These skaters have reached the pinnacle of the Skating Skills test structure.
Skating Skills are the edges, turns and spirals that make up figure skating; the skating that takes place “in between” the jumps and the spins.
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These skaters have completed the ice dance test structure and achieved Gold Dance.
Ice dance consists of set pattern dances performed to a variety of musical styles, including waltz, tango and foxtrot. Reaching the top of any of the skating disciplines is a tremendous challenge; passing all 23 Dance tests requires great endurance as well as great skill.
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