As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes:
Detailed instructional-photo sequences
What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction
Getting started
6 basic turns that every figure skater should know
15 spins that you can master
The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits