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The Four Different Branches of Figure Skating

There are four main branches of figure skating: Single Skating, Pair Skating, Ice Dancing, and Synchronized Skating. Learn about each of these disciplines in this section.
Types of Figure Skating
Figure Skating has four major branches: Singles, Pairs, Dance, and Synchronized Skating.
What Is the Difference Between Ice Dancing and Pairs Skating?
Ice dancing and pair skating have similarities, but they are two very different figure skating disciplines.
Definition of Single Skating
This is a short definition of single skating.
All About Pair Skating
Pair Skating is a variation of free skating. Two skaters, a man and a woman, or a boy and girl, skate together.
Definition of Pair Skating
This is a short definition of pair skating.
Definition of Ice Dancing
This is a short definition of ice dancing.
About Synchronized Skating
Synchronized skating consists of a group of about twelve to twenty figure skaters skating on the ice at one time. They work together as one unit.
Definition of Synchronized Skating
This is a short definition of synchronized skating.
The Haydenettes - Video of a Synchronized Figure Skating Team
The Haydenettes, from Massachusetts, are considered one of best synchronized figure skating teams in the world. This is a video of one of their long program performances.
SynchroSkating.com
At this site, readers can find out the latest news about the synchronized skating. Also, links to competitions and synchronized skating team profiles are available.
Synchronized Skating Directory
Several links to information about synchronized figure skating can be found at this one link.

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