Learning to Spin in Ice Skating

Part of the Video Series Advanced Figure Skating Moves

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Spin like a figure skater! Learn how to become a better skater in this free online video lesson, including how to elegantly spin in figure skating.

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Learning to Spin in Ice Skating
Hello my name is Dmitri Olympiev and I teach at Pines Ice Arena in Pembroke, Florida. You can reach us on the web at www.www.pinesicearena.com. Now the next thing I’m going to show you will teach us how to spin on the ice. Spinning can be pretty fun. I’m going to bring my left arm in front and right arm in the back, these arms are going to spin me. I’m going to keep my feet together, swing. Always keep your arms tucked in tight when you’re spinning and they really have to be very powerful in the beginning. Now as much as it is fun, it can be dangerous too. Never lean back when you’re spinning, always lean your body slightly forward. And keep your back very strong too. We’ll be right back.

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Expert: Dmitri Olympiev was born in Moscow, Russia, and has been skating since he was 4 years old. During his 26 years of skating, he has had an extensive professional competitive career under the supervision Read More