Could a Solo Dance/Artistic Event be a good option for future major championships?
A common remark made by commentators about artistic skaters who struggle with jumps regularly in competition is that 'if they were able to skate a program with no jumps, they will be world champions etc.'
Imagine if the ISU began purting purely artistic disciplines like these in major championships.
From my understanding, there are artistic skating championships, however, they are never highlighted that much.
Dance is a universally popular activity enjoyed by many people globally which continuously evolves and changes like all other artistic forms and mediums. I would love to see all forms of dance translated onto the ice and having events where skaters can give our artistically minded skaters an opportunity to perform at their best.
In an ideal world, it would be great but in reality, chances are it is not realistic financially but figure skating needs to change and evolve in the face of decline in North America and Europe and all ideas need to be explored and considered.
What are your thoughts?
Who are some skaters today that would be world champions if they were able to just present an artistic program?
A common remark made by commentators about artistic skaters who struggle with jumps regularly in competition is that 'if they were able to skate a program with no jumps, they will be world champions etc.'
Imagine if the ISU began purting purely artistic disciplines like these in major championships.
From my understanding, there are artistic skating championships, however, they are never highlighted that much.
Dance is a universally popular activity enjoyed by many people globally which continuously evolves and changes like all other artistic forms and mediums. I would love to see all forms of dance translated onto the ice and having events where skaters can give our artistically minded skaters an opportunity to perform at their best.
In an ideal world, it would be great but in reality, chances are it is not realistic financially but figure skating needs to change and evolve in the face of decline in North America and Europe and all ideas need to be explored and considered.
What are your thoughts?
Who are some skaters today that would be world champions if they were able to just present an artistic program?