As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes:Detailed instructional-photo sequencesWhat to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instructionGetting started6 basic turns that every figure skater should know15 spins that you can masterThe keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits