Pair Skating and Ice Dancing
In pair skating, skaters perform pair spins and side-by-side spins. In side-by-side spins, the skaters perform the same solo spin next to each other on the ice. Pairs sometimes shout auditory cues to their partner in order to maintain and adjust their timing. In pair spins, the skaters hold onto each other and rotate together, but may be in different positions.
In ice dancing, skaters perform dance spins, which are similar to pair spins. They do not perform side-by-side spins.
Read more about this topic: Figure Skating Spins
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