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The curvature or slide of a backward tracing skate in the direction of the inside of the foot. Also called a Back Inside.

The curvature or slide of a forward tracing skate in the direction of the inside of the foot. Also called a Forward Inside.

A figure in which the skater does not perform all of the prescribed parts.

A curve wherein the inside of the foot (big toe side) is toward the center of the curve being skated. Also called an Inside Edge.

A curve wherein the inside of the foot (big toe side) is toward the center of the curve being skated.

Landing skate tracing an inside edge.

A whole number.

The official grading system for USARS competition utilizing whole numbers from 0 to 100 withoutthe use of any fractions or factors. See Score.

A display of understanding of the music used by the skater. This is the individual’s movements in harmony with the rhythm, tempo, and mood of the program’s music.

A movement, which imparts feeling or character to a free skating/pairs item. A series of steps or chain of footwork or movements which impart feeling or character to a routine, when a musical rendition which, because of its pace, mood,…

A composition of skating movements, which bear a positive and identifiable relationship to the music used.

A spin variation in the Camel position with hips and shoulders frontside facing up.

A single movement of a free skating/pairs program.