An Introduction to the Art of Figure Skating

194811 minFilm: Documentary

G

Production: Sydney Newman

Script: William Davidson

An Introduction to the Art of Figure Skating

The fundamentals of figure skating are demonstrated by world champion Barbara Ann Scott and coach and judge Melville Rogers. A brief discussion of edges and basic figures is followed by an analysis of a number of complex turns. The importance of balance, body, and limbs is explained.

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Subject categories

  • Sports and Leisure - Winter Sports > Figure SkatingPortraits

Credits

producer
Sydney Newman
script
William Davidson
editing
Nicholas Balla
Nathan Clavier
animation
Bill Rigolo

Awards

  • Silver Plate of the Italian Sports CentreInternational Sports Film Festival