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Nancy Kerrigan (Author), Mary Spencer (Author)
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December 9, 2002


She's performed at the highest levels, from the Olympics to the world championships to the Goodwill Games. Now, in Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills & Style, 1994 Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan shares her knowledge to give you the inside edge on winning competitive events.

From body alignment and effective routine elements to refining footwork, music, and expression, Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills & Style gives you an in-depth look at the sport from the perspective of one of its champions. After a quick look at the basics, Kerrigan concentrates on advanced techniques for jumps, spins, moves in the field, ice dancing, pairs, and synchronized skating.

Four chapters are devoted solely to competition, covering the music, choreography, costumes, and other elements to create the total package. Filled with practical information, Artistry on Ice: Figure Skating Skills & Style also includes renowned trainer Igor Burdenko's insights on physical preparation for the sport as well as a chapter on off-ice training, and insight on finding the perfect coach.

From triumphs over personal tragedy to superb performance under pressure in the 2000 Goodwill Games, Kerrigan prevailed against many challenges in her 20-year career. Now she teams with former figure skater and professional instructor Mary Spencer to share the experience that will take your skating to the top.


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Kerrigan, the 1994 Olympic Silver medalist, is best remembered in connection with the dramatic events of that year, when the world watched her being attacked by relatives of her competitor, Tonya Harding-an event that cast a shadow over the entire Winter Olympic experience that year. Kerrigan's book at first looks as if it were meant for those who want to learn to skate. But it isn't. It is instead for advanced skaters concerned with the advanced techniques of figure skating. Such skaters may find little here beyond what they already learn from coaches, judges, and special off-ice instructors, however. Kerrigan covers spins, jumps, and moves in the field, all of which she knows a lot about. But she also includes ice dancing, pairs, and synchronized skating, with which she has had little experience. Where Kerrigan offers good guidance is in the chapters devoted to the daunting experience of competitive skating. For the small community of advanced competitive skaters, this book will be interesting if not essential reading.
Bonnie Collier, Yale Law Lib.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Watching Nancy Kerrigan inspired me to start skating. Now Nancy has written a book to help serious skaters understand how and what has to be done to jump, spin, train and compete like the worlds top elite skaters."
Louann Donovan
2002 U.S. Junior National Champion

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics (December 9, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736036970
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736036979
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Skaters!, June 1, 2003
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Nancy Kerrigan, two-time Olympic medalist, has written a book for skaters full of tips and advice that she has learned and used during her years as a Senior skater. Nancy states in the introduction, "Artistry on Ice is not focused on the early fundamentals...[it] is intended for intermediate to advanced skaters...and includes tips for sharpening their competitive skills". However, even beginners will benefit from the many tips and land and water excercises featured in the book to develop strength for skating. This book features clear instructions and full-color photographs covering nearly every aspect of intermediate and advanced skating, including all kinds of jumps, spins, essential skills like spread eagles and spirals, competition, partner skating, off-ice training, and more. Also, you will find thousands of hints and tips for performing various skating movements that have worked for Kerrigan herself. Plus, a whole section of the book is devoted to competition, covering cosutmes, music, choreography, and bringing it all together. This book is full of practical advice and will help all skaters reach for that shining star!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Guide for Figure Skaters, December 20, 2002
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This book is full of useful tips for beginner and intermediate skaters. I found it to be clear and concise. The photographs illustrated specific moves well. I have been figure skating since I was a tot and am now an adult -- this book helped to clarify specific techniques which had previously been elusive. I found the chapters on other forms of skating very interesting as well.
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This book provides plenty of helpful technical information for skaters. So much great information presented in a readable, non-boring format. Ms. Kerrigan manages to cover both on-ice and off-ice training as well as non-training topics, such as presentation and music. An enjoyable book that leaves me with a genuine fondness for Ms. Kerrigan personally and an appreciation for her athleticism.
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In skating today, a great deal of emphasis is placed on jumping, spinning, and big tricks. Read the first page
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