It means a lot to me to have someone out there encouraging *anyone* to get into skating. I grew up rural and poor and never had the chance to do this as a kid, but I really want to now as an adult. It's so exciting to know I still might have the chance to compete! Thank you so much. Just finished college but if I get into a Master's program at my alma mater I'll definitely try to get a team going! Please do talk more about collegiant ice skating. :)
would be great to make a video for 21+ aged skaters to make money and develop a career in figure skating. Splitting the video up for skaters who know basic spins/jumps---single jumps--double jumps-- axel etc. Thank you and great video! :)
This is so interesting and encouraging! I'm 28 and looking to start skating so it warms my heart to see there are chances for us "old ones" to enjoy and give back. I would LOVE to see that video on different professional disciplines and maybe different kinds of coaches? I would also love to know more about the different styles of skating, I don't know if I'm alone in this but I feel very intrigued when commentators say things such as "Oh this skater has such a Russian Style" or "He has very classical lines" Thank you for all your are doing, it makes a difference
I agree with you. I would love to know the various types of skating/skating programs. I'm 27 and literally bought a pair skates yesterday and start lessons on Jan 9th. I took lessons when I was 11ish and sadly stopped but seeing videos likes these gave me inspiration and courage to sign up for adult skating. I'm so happy to see other who are around my age to get into the sport :)
Ice dance and synchro are of most interest to me. I used to compete in adult synchro comps but now more into ice dance. I’ve not heard of some of the disciplines covered in your video.
It sucks that all of these other disciplines (solo, synchro, theater on ice) isn't covered as much. I'm tired of seeing jump after jump on TV. This is NOT the only facet of figure skating. Hopefully, the ISU will be more open-minded someday.
I love the comment about age being just a number. I'm a 36M and I was so insecure when I first started but I've had nothing but amazing support from everyone on the ice.
something that i haven’t seen you say yet!! if you live in hotter climates (texas, like me) you can still do it!! it’s way more difficult but is still very possible
I crossed pair skating off my list Becuase I know I can’t lift anyone up hahahah. As a 16 year old male standing at 5’2 and weighing in at 106 I don’t think I’ll be growing any time soon. Not enough to throw and catch someone lol
Hi Michelle I saw your video and wanted more informations on collegiate skating and how to become a professional skater. I am currently a student at San Francisco State University and am majoring in dance and want to combine both of my passions.
It’s not allowed in the Olympics and competitions, technically it’s illegal but if you don’t compete you could do a same sex pair! (If you are trans you can sign up as your birth gender and get around this rule, I’ve been thinking about doing it that way as a trans gay male)
I have a very important question!!! How do you get a partner for pairs skating? There’s a person I wanna ask but I’m not even at a level to compete yet and scared they might decline lol please help with tips on how to get a partner for pairs!!
I would love to know if there are any opportunities for skaters from countries that dont have ice skating, to travel on a visa or something. Cause I was able to skate during my university years abroad, but since I've moved to my home country I had to give up skating, and I want to be a temporary thing because I want to skate for the rest of my life.
