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Figure skating is not at all like any ordinary ice skating. In languages other than English, figure skating is usually referred to by a name that translates as "artistic skating". It is considered to be an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on the ice.

Olympic sports in figure skating comprise the following disciplines:

• Singles
• Pair skating
• Ice dancing
• Synchronized skating
• Compulsory figures
• Moves in the field
• Fours
• Theatre on ice
• Adagio skating
• Special figures
• Acrobatic skating

Some elements of figure skating include:

• jumps
• spins
• lifts
• steps and turns
• spirals

If you are interested in figure skating, the best way to start would be to visit your local figure skating shop or browse online for the sport. Figure skates differ from hockey skates most visibly in having a set of large, jagged teeth called toe picks (also called "toe rakes") on the front of the blade. These toe picks are used primarily in jumping and should not be used for stroking or spins. Aside from figure skates, aspiring figure skaters also need leggings or tight fitting flexible pants for practice. Hard plastic skate guards are also used when the skater must walk in his or her skates when not on the ice. The guard protects the blade from dirt or material on the ground that may dull the blade.

Whether you're an experienced figure skater or you're just starting out, you can benefit by visiting your local figure skating shop or shop online for your figure skating needs.

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