I think it's inherently beautiful. They still do it, but it seems to be something that they want to get out of the way.
I THINK many would agree that what the ISU has done is go for more BLAM! ~ More attention to athleticism than the inherent beauty of the sport. If I could wave my magic ISU wand, I would make it required with a minimum of 5 seconds (free skate) after full extension, giving it a certain amount of points. People here can judge what its value should be better than I can.
What say you, or what OTHER elements would you like to see get more priority? Don't get me wrong. I absolutely LOVE modern skating, but I have always loved the Ballerina On Ice a bit more than explosive athleticism. For instance, my NEW favorite Lady is Isabeau Levito!
All of this aside, Figure Skaters can still do one thing better than Ballerinas: FLOAT! IMO, the spiral is the best example of that.
I THINK many would agree that what the ISU has done is go for more BLAM! ~ More attention to athleticism than the inherent beauty of the sport. If I could wave my magic ISU wand, I would make it required with a minimum of 5 seconds (free skate) after full extension, giving it a certain amount of points. People here can judge what its value should be better than I can.
What say you, or what OTHER elements would you like to see get more priority? Don't get me wrong. I absolutely LOVE modern skating, but I have always loved the Ballerina On Ice a bit more than explosive athleticism. For instance, my NEW favorite Lady is Isabeau Levito!
All of this aside, Figure Skaters can still do one thing better than Ballerinas: FLOAT! IMO, the spiral is the best example of that.