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Q. I’ve been skating for 6 months and would
like to get my first pair of skates. Where should I go and what do I need to
know in advance?
A. Congratulations! First, if you have a private
lesson instructor, you should discuss with him or her which boots and blades
they prefer for your skill level. Next, go to a reputable dealer who have
several brands of boots for you to try. Everyone is different, and it is
important to find the right boot for your type of foot! Finally, the "break-in"
period for new boots ranges greatly. You may experience soreness, pain and
possibly blisters for the first few times you use your new boots. This is
normal. Good luck!
Q. What is the difference between a Mohawk and
a Choctaw?
A. When doing a Mohawk you remain on the same edge
after the change of feet and continue to travel on the same circle after the
change. When doing a Choctaw you change edge when changing feet. For example,
if you go into the turn on the outside edge, you exit on the inside edge, and
change lobe or circle when turning.
Q. Do I need to practice my
Moves in the Field every day?
A. Moves in the Fields are designed
to teach the basic positions, turns, and needed skills for figure skaters in
all disciplines. When practiced on a regular basis, the Moves will improve your
balance, speed and power, extension, quickness, and help you progress faster in
your primary discipline. It’s worth the extra effort!
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Profiles
- Marta Nilsen
- PSA, ISI and USFSA Member
- Master-rated by PSA in Moves in the Fields
- Certified in Dance, Freestyle, Choreography,
and Group
- Choreographic works include Nutcracker on Ice,
a Lexington production, as well as competitive programs at Intermediate Novice
and Junior Levels
- Performed in numerous ice shows, including
Celebration on Ice, Miami Ice Follies, and Fantasy on Ice
- Pre-Gold Dance; currently completing Gold
Dance
- Intermediate Freestyle
- Background studies in Classical ballet, modern
dance, and music at Appalachian State University and Georgetown College
- B.S. in Communication Disorders from the
University of Kentucky
- Full-time instructor at the Lexington Ice &
Recreation Center in Kentucky and available for private instructions and
seminars
Dorothi
Rodek-Cassini
- PSA National Chair for State Workshops
- Gold and International Dances & Gold Free
Dance
- National competitor in Senior Dance
1985-1989
- ISI Silver Judge
- Master-rated by the PSA in Dance, Free Dance,
and Group
- Senior-rated in Moves in the Field and
Registered Freestyle
- Performed in numerous ice shows, including
Paramount on Ice, Nutcracker, Broadway on Ice, and Hot Ice, Stars of Ice
Capades
- Currently teaches at Sports Plus in Cincinnati,
Ohio and is available for private lessons as well as seminars
Eric Neubauer
- USFSA Gold Dance Test.
- PSA member with following ratings: Master
Dance, Senior Moves, Senior Group, Registered Figure and Freestyle.
- Started to coach in 1977 and with main
interests in dance, basic skills and Moves in the Field.
- Experienced skate sharpener with an engineering
background in the aerospace industry.
- Teaching at Lehigh Valley Ice Arena in
Whitehall, PA since 1991.
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