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Producer chair

what Producers want?

Have you ever wondered what producers are thinking when they receive a résumé and DVD from a skater looking to get hired? Are you curious about what mistakes are made that ruin your chances to get hired? Ever wonder what is that “something extra” that one skater had that [Read the Rest]

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loop diagram with blade radius

how to do a loop?

First you need to know the definition of a radius:
The measurement from the center point of a circle to the outside of a circle.
Your blade has a big radius in the middle, and gets smaller as you go towards the toe-pick. Glide on the back of your blade for [Read the Rest]

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what to do when you or your skater is solicited by another coach?

I was recently sent the following email:
“Dan,
Asking this anonymously since I believe this is a pretty touchy subject, and I’m not sure where else to turn for dependable advice.  My daughter is a figure skater.  After a recent practice with her coach of 2 years, she was approached by a [Read the Rest]

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how to map out a good show/competition program?

This is a tough skill for whatever reason. We see too many programs that have all the spins in the same place, or both lutz jumps in the exact same spot. I can not give away all my secrets or those that have choreographed for me, but [Read the Rest]

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