It might be too simplistic for most of us, as we are to a certain extent knowledgeble about the differences between Pairs and ID, but the ISU has published a feature with a video on this:
Pair Skating vs. Ice Dancing: A Comparison of Ice Skating Disciplines - International Skating Union
Pair Skating vs. Ice Dancing: A Comparison of Ice Skating Disciplines. In Figure Skating, we have two couple disciplines, that is – a woman and a man perform together on the ice. One is Pair Skating, the other one is Ice Dance and they are not the same. Let’s have a look at the background as...
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