YouTube Figure Skating Favorites
Video Clips of Favorite Moments on Ice
Can’t wait for the new figure skating season to begin its airtime this October? Whet your appetite for ice stars by watching these irresistible YouTube videos.
Note: While I'm unconvinced of the legality behind these videos, enjoy them on your PC, and we all should be ok.
I recommend buying official videos of favorite ice skating memories whenever possible. They quickly become household treasures. Check out websites, such as StarsOnIce.com or Champions on Ice for sales and show information.
Introducing a New Ice Queen
Mao Asada is finally old enough to compete in the senior ranks on the World scene, and so a star is born. Assuming her artistry has matured as well, she may very well be unbeatable this season. In this news brief, Mao is counted out of the 2006 Olympics because of her age.
Watch her skate at the
Mao wins the Junior World Championship with her history-making triple axel.
Compare it with Midori Ito's triple axel in 1996.
Other Women Warriors
Gordeeva & Daughter(s)... Get some tissue before you watch this.
Denise Biellman, in 1980 became responsible for the most lucrative bonus-point move in 2006.
Surya Bonaly, 1999 World Pro Championships
Tara Lapinski's 1998 Olympic LP
Artistic Masterpieces You'll Remember
Oksana Baiul's '94 Olympics, Swan Lake Short Program
Kristi Yamaguchi's Madame Butterfly
Kurt Browning's Casablanca, '93 Worlds
Kimmie Meissner's 2006 Worlds Exhibition Program
Michelle Kwan 2006 "A Song for You"
Sassy Sasha's 2006 Olympic Short Program
2004 Stars on Ice Finale, "As Time Goes By"
Save this Dance
The One & Only "Bolero", Torvill & Dean,1984 Olympics
Belbin & Agusto's infamous gypsy routine
Bourne & Kraatz, 2003 Worlds, Adagio in G minor
Pairs
Gordeeva & Grinkov, 1995 Skates Of Gold III
Shen & Zhao 2003 Worlds Long Program
"Top Ten Reasons You Can't Miss Pairs" Clip
It's Reigning Men
Rudy Galindo Wins at Home in 1996
Brian Boitano's 1988 Olympic Long Program
Wondering what a Quad looks like?
Check out Brian Joubert at the 2006 World Championships. or Ilia Kulik's 1998 Olympic Long Program.
Enjoy this review of 2006 US Nationals, but beware of really bad lyrics. Mute for younger viewers.
Here's a little treat for the other ladies out there:
These stars are a little bit naughty but a whole lot yummy. (Never mind the stupid title they give this video.)
And now for redemption: Jeff Buttle skates to Ave Maria on Japanese television.
Footloose Finale
If you can't keep your feet under you on the ice, you're not alone.
Caution: Some of these are painful - even for the viewer.
