Title of episode: (Series 2 Episode 2) Nordic Ice Theatre – Figure skating at melting point Nordic Ice Theatre are back and as James Brown said so well ‘Papas got a brand new bag’ oh yeah. The Nordic theatrical figure skating company are back to test the artistic interpretation of story and music on ice once more. The thing we have all come love about Nordic Ice Theatre is that you never know what you are going to get. Małgorzata Osypińska (Margret) the Artistic Director of Nordic Ice Theatre walks us through their newest creation ‘Melting Point’ and how creating Melting Point has been another ..read more

This week Beate-Helene Andersen, coach and founder of the Bergen Umbrellas talks to us about synchronised figure skating (synchro).  The amazing story of the Bergen Umbrellas unfolds in this episode, as we find out how one persons idea to give passion to skaters, created a synchro skating team that has given back to her, as much as she gave to it. Beate-Helene very bravely ventured into the world of synchro knowing very little about synchronised figure skating, though an accomplished skater and coach herself, her move to form a synchronised skating team was a bold one. The most heart-warm ..read more

This week we welcome Sophie from Spiral Magazine for figure skating talk and the creation of Spiral Magazine out early next year. We discuss off ice training for figure skaters, off ice skates and training with British Ice Skating and the ISU. General ice skating chat and putting the world to rights. This weeks collaboration brings together ice dance, solo skating and difficulty of finding partners. So get yourself comfy for some chilled, unplanned ice skating chat.  ..read more

This episode explores the difficulties in choosing figure skates.  Knowing whether to buy Edea, Jackson, Risport or SP Teri etc can be difficult.  This episode gives valuable insight into buying ice skates that are great for you and offers 'how to' advise when trying on ice skate boots, more importantly, how to go about getting the right sizes of figure skate to try on. Also discussed is 'why are ire rinks cold all of a sudden' and a welcome to all figure skaters to the ice twizzle channel. Its great to have you on board the ice twizzle journey. For further information on all things ..read more

This week we talk adult figure skating with Chloe from the 'Figure it Out blog'. We all know as adult ice skaters, that skating is not always easy, but is ever challenging and plenty of fun. Sometimes knowing where to share your thoughts with like-minded individuals can be tough, especially with people on social media showing the best of their skating, it can be intimidating. That is where Chloe (of @Chloeonice_ Instagram fame) comes in, with her fresh new look at adult skating and a new Facebook group (figure it out group) come in. Chloe has created a virtual 'safe space' for adult skaters t ..read more

This is a fantastic insight into off ice training with the super accomplished Angela Kim. Not only is Angela an ice skating coach, but she is also a Pilates instructor, an aerial acrobat, contortionist, America's got talent contestant and the list goes on and on. After having to re-learn how to ice skate after a double hip reconstruction, Angela gives us some insight to her new off ice training program for figure skaters. A program first developed as a coaching resource has now become a go-to guide for all figure skaters. This latest configuration of the resource  gives adult skaters acc ..read more

This week we talk to the figure skater turned entrepreneur Marie-Pier Chouinard, the founder of Brilliance & Melrose. Marie takes us through the journey from competitive figure skating to Disney on ice, show biz and travelling the world. The complex turn of events that led to the creation of the ever-popular Brilliance & Melrose brand. Brilliance & Melrose is quickly becoming a well-known brand thanks to Marie’s background in fashion and skills in business, but who is the person behind the brand? And why is Marie so passionate about skating clothing and accessories? from jewellery ..read more

Artistic figure skating is a movement that is gathering pace, not in the least with help from the United States longest running ice dance company, Ice Theatre of New York. Moira North, who is both the founder and the Artistic Director at ITNY gives an insight into the creation of Ice of Theatre of New York and its fantastic contribution to the arts. Created as a not for profit dance company, Ice Theatre of New York has worked with some of the greatest names in both ice skating, ballet and other artistic forms; It is the unique fusion of artistic disciplines that make both Ice Theatre of New Yo ..read more

We are back with all things figure skating. A great interview with Gliding Stars of Western New York, an update on breaking in the new ice skates and more. We are back on air and back ice skating ..read more

This week we are joined by Jadene, co-founder of Skating Success. Jadene shares some insights into the creation of figure skating choreography and the unique way she shines a light on the psychology behind great ice skating performance and mental health. Jadene now runs master classes for coaches and provides coaching and choreography for students. Feel free to check out the skating success website at skatingsuccess.com or DM her on Instagram or Facebook at @skatingsuccess ..read more