Most figure skating families think ice dance is impossible without a partner — and for years, they were right. But solo ice dance is changing the sport entirely. Now skaters can compete, test, and even reach the international level completely on their own, combining the artistry, musicality, and edge quality of traditional ice dance without the stress of finding and maintaining a partner. Quietly, it’s become one of the fastest-growing disciplines in U.S. figure skating.
Read MoreHow do you find an ice dance partner? Two-time Olympian Igor Lukanin breaks down where the real search begins: why to consider Solo Ice Dance first, where to look (coach networks are everything), how tryouts work, and when to walk away. If your child wants to compete as a couple—read this before posting that first "partner wanted" message.
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