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# World Figure Sport

The Art of Skating, a World of Possibilities!

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://worldfiguresport.org/blog/)
- [World Figure Sport Organization](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/06/07/world-figure-sport-organization/) - International in reach and unwavering in its commitment to its members, World Figure Sport serves as a global organization dedicated to skating knowledge and a catalyst for leadership, advancement, and preservation—uniting a worldwide community where individuals learn, contribute, and thrive through the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice, innovative educational programs, cultural
- [Digital Apple iBooks](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/05/02/digital-apple-ibooks/) - Note: World Figure Sport has expanded the Figure Artworks demonstrated in this series of three Apple iBooks and the matching DVD. These fundamentals remain relevant and applicable today for all skaters, coaches, and aficionados, World Figure Sport has incorporated all of them and many more into the current WFS Skating Exam Catalog. WFS Global Members
- [Photo Archives](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/05/02/photo-archives/) - You can’t go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending! Shop Photo Archives
- [Podcasts - World Figure & Fancy Skating](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/04/26/podcasts-world-figure-fancy-skating/) - World Figure and Fancy Skating Podcasts Link
- [What is Fancy Skating?](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/04/22/what-is-fancy-skating/) - Figure and Fancy Skating, or the term "Fancy Skating" is an Athletic Skating Art, performed with or without music and is the only art or sport that imprints art on the ice, combined with flights of fancy and spinning art. Fancy Skating embodies an unlimited repertoire comprised of the entire skating alphabet built from the
- [Figure Artwork Gallery](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/04/22/figure-artwork-gallery/) - Pre-dating skating, a figure is a named pattern of movement. Our skating forebears soon realized that performing a figure on ice leaves behind tracings, or figure artwork, that stand alone as visual art. They sought to retrace the same tracing to improve the visual appeal of the figure artwork. Free figures do not retrace themselves,
- [What is a Figure Artwork on ice?](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/04/22/what-is-a-figure-artwork-on-ice/) - In the simplest of terms, a Figure is an on-ice artwork that is imprinted (also known as a tracing) into the ice by an ice skater’s blades. Every type of ice skating blades (figure, hockey, and speed) all leave tracings behind on the ice. A Figure Artworks has a pattern with a specific shape/form for
- [Toller 50 No One Rises Alone Award](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026/02/23/toller-50-no-one-rises-alone-award/) - February 15, 2026 Dear Mrs. Kelly, Congratulations! World Figure Sport has been selected by Toller International as a recipient of the Toller 50 No One Rises Alone Award. This award recognizes that no one succeeds without support and guidance along the way—no one makes it to the podium without help. Founded in 2024, Toller International is dedicated
- [Black Ice: Where Skating Becomes Art](https://worldfiguresport.org/2025/11/18/black-ice-where-skating-becomes-art/) - The black ice at the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships is truly an experience that every skater should witness. It is more than a surface—it is a canvas where every edge, turn, jump, and spin leaves a visible trace, transforming movement into a living work of art. On black ice, skating becomes both a
- [Where does the term Fancy Skating come from?](https://worldfiguresport.org/2025/01/13/a-note-on-the-current-figures-and-fancy-skating/) - The term Fancy Skating is etched into a golden history and is on the cover of a literary masterpiece titled, Figure and Fancy Skating, by George A. Meagher, 1895, published by Bliss, Sands and Foster in London. This document was published in the beautiful era (la belle époque), and coincided with a beautiful era in

## Pages

- [Crowning the World’s Greatest Skating Artists](https://worldfiguresport.org/)
- [Skating History and Research](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-course-skating-history-research/) - Participate in live, interactive classes from the comfort of your own home—no travel required, just bring your curiosity. Tuesday evenings 8:40 p.m. EST NOTES: Skating History and Research in Modern Times classes happen year-round online. Participants may register anytime for classes. Sign up for Skating History and Research The classes are designed to inspire all
- [Skating Technique Classes](https://worldfiguresport.org/global-skating-technique-classes/) - Participate in live, interactive classes from the comfort of your own home—no travel required, just bring your curiosity (and your socks). 👉 Sign up for classes Skating Technique Class Tickets Tuesdays at 8:05 p.m. & Saturday at 5:15 p.m. EST Our Global Skating Technique Classes happen year-round online. Participants may register anytime for classes. Everything
- [Global Classes](https://worldfiguresport.org/skating-artist-conservatory-program/) - Participate in live, interactive classes from the comfort of your own home—no travel required, just bring your curiosity (and your socks). All Ages & Levels Welcome – Open, supportive, and affordable Everything you need to grow as a skating artist—in one place. A Living Art Form - Figures have not disappeared—they are evolving. World Figure
- [2026 World’s Tickets](https://worldfiguresport.org/spectators/) - Become a part of “Another Miracle On Ice” at the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice. Scroll down to purchase 2026 World’s VIP Tickets and for General Admission Tickets. WFS VIP Behind the Scenes Immersion Experience Tickets are available for purchase: World’s VIP Tickets Bronze VIP $25 Silver VIP $50 Gold VIP
- [Beacom Blossom (Gary Beacom, 2016)](https://worldfiguresport.org/beacom-blossom-gary-beacom-2016/) - Beacom Blossom was first created and performed by Gary Beacom at the 2016 World Figure Championship on black ice in Toronto (Canada) for the Creative Figure Artwork's Segment. (The Championship is now called the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice.) Prepatory Figures: Beacom Blossom is considered an advanced figure. Aspiring Skating Artists
- [Flying Fencing Position / Ina Bauer (Traditional)](https://worldfiguresport.org/flying-fencing-position-ina-bauer-traditional/) - This flying figure is mechanically similar to ballet's Chassé En Tournant
- [2026 ‘The Spark of the Dream’ Official Sound Track](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026-the-spark-of-the-dream-official-sound-track/) - World Figure Sport is delighted to announce:
- [Memberships](https://worldfiguresport.org/membership/) - Join WFS Global Membership Community World Figure Sport’s Global Memberships are available for: Individuals or Families or Professional Memberships for Coaches, Rinks, Businesses and Clubs. Join our Global Membership Community ⛸️. Membership helps you to develop and grow as an individual, family or professional coach or business. WFS offers accessible figure and fancy skating worldwide
- [2026 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships](https://worldfiguresport.org/championship-division/) - Registration for 2026 is now open. World Figure Sport is looking for passionate, world-class skating artists who are ready to be challenged at the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice. A Fancy Skating Performance is set to music. Please see the Fancy Skating Protocol’s page for more information.
- [Donate](https://worldfiguresport.org/donate/) - General Donations Support us World Figure & Fancy Skating - “The Other Miracle On Ice” Venmo accepted @WorldFigureSport Your donations turn dreams into reality. As World Figure Sport celebrates its 12th Anniversary Year, we continue to lead with gratitude the advancement and preservation of Figure Skating worldwide through the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships
- [2026 World Juniors](https://worldfiguresport.org/junior-events/) - Registration for 2026 is now open. World Figure Sport is looking for inspired World Junior Skating Artists who are ready to be challenged at the World Junior Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice. World Junior Fancy Skating - See Fancy Skating Protocol’s page
- [2026 Festival Ice and Workshops](https://worldfiguresport.org/2025-festival/) - We look forward to you attending the 12th Anniversary of the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships & Festival on Black Ice that combines Fine, Performing, Decorative, and Recording Arts from October 7-11, 2026 in the 1932 Olympic Arena in Lake Placid, NY. Purchase Festival Black Ice Time Tickets Ice Time Tickets are open for
- [Special Events](https://worldfiguresport.org/bus-and-private-tours/) - We work with tour guides, bus tours, hotels, conventions and even families to enhance their experience and give participants an insider view of training and life behind the scenes on and off the ice for an unforgettable cultural, art and sport experience. Prices vary and advanced reservations are required. For quotes and availability, please text
- [Global Culture](https://worldfiguresport.org/outreach/) - The following cultural events and artistic experiences are available with World Figure Sport. Contact our WFS Headquarters to book your event. World Figure & Fancy Skating Champions & Artists may be booked for: Skating Shows and Exhibitions Motivational Speaking Meet and Greets Group and Private Lessons Skating, Jewels and Art Presentations Antique Book and Blade
- [Boutique](https://worldfiguresport.org/beauty-balms/) - Scroll down for a quick preview and more to come! Note: Apple iBooks and DVDs to purchase are not in the WFS Boutique but linked below. Boutique Beauty Balms Our beauty balms were born in the Adirondacks - a quest for greatness, legacy, charitable mission and healthy local products. Buy one or our entire line
- [Hotel and Travel Info](https://worldfiguresport.org/competition/) - World Figure Sport’s 2026 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice will be held October 7-11, 2026 in Lake Placid, NY. We hope that this information helps with your travel planning. If you have any questions, please contact WFS at 518-304-3029. Hotels Check all options of hotels and Airbnbs in Lake Placid and
- [Mission and Vision Statement](https://worldfiguresport.org/mission-statement/) - World Figure Sport: Promotes leadership, advancement and preservation of the prestigious and athletic art of Figure & Fancy Skating, integrating culture art and sport, culminating in the annual World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice. Raises the artistic profile of Figure & Fancy Skating worldwide within the context of fine, performing, decorative and
- [The Art of Skating](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-course-the-art-of-skating/) - World Figure Sport offers a methodical and comprehensive approach to skater training and education. Grounded in Figure Artwork, The Art of Skating provides Skating Artists the the skills and control needed to excel in any discipline of skating, whether art or sport, including Fancy Skating, Freestyle, Ice Dancing, Synchronized Skating, Hockey Skating and even historic
- [2026 Festival Open Participation](https://worldfiguresport.org/2026-festival-open/) - Registration is now open. World Figure Sport is looking for Festival Open Participation for all ages and level to be inspired and challenged at the 2026 Festival Open on Black Ice. Festival Open Registration link will be live soon Potential Festival Open Skating Artists can easily contact WFS’s Global Headquarters by phone, text or WhatsApp
- [2026 Team Events](https://worldfiguresport.org/team-events/)
- [2026 International Open](https://worldfiguresport.org/international-open-division/) - Registration is now open. World Figure Sport is looking for Adult Skaters (21 years and over) to be inspired and challenged at the 2026 International Open on Black Ice. A Fancy Skating Performance is set to music. Please see the Fancy Skating protocol’s page for more information. Skating Artists may choose to enter the following
- [All Class links](https://worldfiguresport.org/all-global-school-links/) - Due to different browsers and computer glitches, this page gives the direct links to everything in our Global Classes (just in case the scroll down menu fails for some unknown reason). Global Skating Classes Skating History & Research Academics Skating Exams Pewter Exam Bronze Exam Silver Exam Gold Exam Platinum Exam Double Platinum Exam Triple
- [Affiliates](https://worldfiguresport.org/affiliates/) - World Figure Sport, non-profit, with the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice has many wonderful affiliates, global members, sponsors, donors, patrons, volunteers and special programs that help our organization and skating artists to flourish. Click on the links below to benefit and find out more. If you would like your rink or
- [Figure Artworks & Fancy Skating Procedures & Protocols](https://worldfiguresport.org/judging-procedures-protocols/) - 2026 WORLD FIGURE & FANCY SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS on Black Ice FIGURE ARTWORKS (FA) - Fine Art On Ice Skating Artists should bring their personal best and act as role models of of sportsmanship and community. They should arrive as early as possible for the opportunity to train on the World’s Greatest Black Ice. World Championship
- [Board of Directors](https://worldfiguresport.org/board-of-directors/) - Dorothy Hamill, WFS Board of Directors World Figure Sport’s Skating Hall of Fame Member Olympic Champion World Champion US Champion World Professional Champion World Figure Sport’s Special Guest & Honorary Referee World Figure Sport’s Consultant and Ambassador WFS proudly displays Dorothy’s antique blade collection. Karen Courtland Kelly, WFS Board of Directors World Figure Sport’s Chef
- [2026 Art Contest](https://worldfiguresport.org/gallery-contest/) - Call for Artists! Please see submission details below to enter. World Figure Sport will host “Figures in Fashion Attire & Accessories Art Contest” at the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice from October 7-11, 2026. WFS Art Contest Guidelines Registration Entry Link is now open as of April 14, 2026. Art Entry Form
- [2026 Inclusive Skating](https://worldfiguresport.org/2025-inclusive-skating/) - Since 2016, World Figure Sport has offered Inclusive Skating at the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. Anyone with any type of disability can participate in all World Figure Sport’s competitions, events, programming and educational opportunities with our art, sport, and goodwill curriculums and outreach. WFS maintains a long lasting relationship with
- [2025 World’s Results](https://worldfiguresport.org/2025-worlds-results/)
- [World Figure Sport’s Skating Essentials](https://worldfiguresport.org/first-steps/) - Fundamental Skating Exams First Steps and Glides With World Figure Sport’s Global Headquarters and Skating Essentials For Progression On-Ice everyone can learn to create Figure Artworks and Fancy Skating. World Figure Sport prepares individuals and families for success. First, we make learning more fun, accessible, cost efficient and effective from home so everyone is more
- [Braxel (Axel Paulsen, 1882; World Figure Sport, 2023)](https://worldfiguresport.org/braxel-axel-paulsen-1882-world-figure-sport-2023/) - The first skater to accomplish an Axel was its creator, Axel Paulsen, at a Special Figures Competition, which was held in Vienna on January 21, 1882. Axel did win the Special Figures Competition but Leopold Fry did win with his Special Figure Artwork of a Spread Eagle, Backward Outside 8, and Haynes Pirouette on a
- [Grapevine Artworks](https://worldfiguresport.org/grapevine-traditional/) - Grapevines are a two-footed figure with intertwining legs, originating in North America. George Meagher (1919) describes many variations, including the "Single Grapevine," "Scissors," "Grapevine Double," "Grapevine Pennsylvania," "Grapevine Philadelphia," "Grapevine Spread Eagle," and Meagher's own "Grapevine Victoria." He notes that "no skater's repertoire is considered complete without the addition of at least two or three
- [Platinum](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-platinum-exam/) - The Platinum Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Forward One Foot Paragraph 8: RFOI-LFIO, LFOI-RFIO Change Double 3's: RBOI-LBIO, LBOI-RBIO Brackets (are related to Counters): RFO-LBI, LFO-RBI Counters (are related to Brackets): RFO-LBO, LFO-RBO, RFI-LBI, LFI-RBI Backward Change Loops: RBOI-LBIO LBOI-RBIO Maltese cross: Starting on RFI, LFI Butterfly Loops: RFOChI-LFOChI Swiss S with Diamond
- [Gold](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-gold-exam/) - The Gold Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Pivoting Heart: RBI3-RFOBr, LBI3-LFOBr, RBO3-RFIBr, LBO3-LFIBr Double 3: FRO-LFO, RFI-LFI Change Double 3: RFOI-LFIO, LFOI-RFIO Brackets: RFI-LBO, LFI-RBO Forward Change Loops: RFOI-LFIO, LFOI-RFIO Swiss S with Change of Edge Combo: RFOIBr-RBIOBr-LFIOBr-LBOIBr Sample Videos Exam Chart NOTE: Edges are to full circles on the end, as shown
- [Pewter](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-pewter-exam/) - Remember: A Fancy Skater can take an exam from any level or any Figure Artwork by itself, multiple artworks or the entire exam. This freedom allows for the best development. The goal is to attain World Class Exam Levels in the entire repertoire of Figure Artworks & Fancy Skating and to represent one’s country or
- [Biberhofer Flying Figure](https://worldfiguresport.org/biberhofer-flying-figure/) - Cracked by Karen Courtland Kelly, WFS Chef de Mission & Olympian and skated by Marianne Tisch, 3x World Figure & Fancy Skating Champion. Watch the Special Flying “Biberhofer Figure” that has not been seen in over 100 years! Franz Biberhofer created and competed this in the 1882 Special Figures Competition in Vienna where Axel Paulsen
- [Quadruple Artwork](https://worldfiguresport.org/quadruple-artwork/) - Quadruple Artwork ("Quad Cupcake"), takes place on four loop-size circles. More Variations Try adding or removing circles, maybe three or five in total. Try continuous loop size 8's using just two circles, see how many times you can go around on one foot without stopping. The world record is over 700!
- [Hockey](https://worldfiguresport.org/hockey/) - Skating all starts with a line. Yes, it’s incredible. Skating is similar to learning how to write on paper. Writing the alphabet in any language starts with a line and then develops into curves and other shapes, thereby creating a unique language. A unique alphabet and language exists in the Art of Skating with lines,
- [Spiral (Shepherd Clark, 2024)](https://worldfiguresport.org/spiral-shepherd-clark-2024/) - "I was asked to skate my 2024 Creative Artwork in the center of the rink. I took that position of honor seriously, and everything in this Creative Figure relates to reverence and appreciation. The spiral at the center reminds me of a hurricane, which we get plenty of in Florida. Surrounding the spiral are four
- [Skating Shows & more](https://worldfiguresport.org/skating-and-fashion-shows/) - Do you need a World Fancy Skater or Olympian to be a guest star, master of ceremonies, motivational speaker or do you need an entire ice show? We can make your dreams come true either in Lake Placid, NY or globally. We can create fashion, car, convention shows and exhibitions with our Fancy Skating Artists.
- [Panin Lake Special Figure](https://worldfiguresport.org/panin-lake-special-figure/) - Nikoli Panin, prominent figure skater, coach and expert in Special Figures from Russia, won gold in the Special Figures event in the 1908 Summer Olympics. The mystery knowledge of the Pain Lake Special Figure, was solved in 2023 by Marc Fenczak, 5 time World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships - Silver Medalist. Here it is
- [Grace and Gratitude](https://worldfiguresport.org/grace-and-gratitude/) - World Figure Sport promotes grace and gratitude with Figures & Fancy Skating, Jewels and the Arts. We work with businesses, conventions, schools and libraries and other not-for-profits to make engaging presentations that help all ages of communities to thrive. How? By teaching and training the functional action of grace and gratitude that have life changing
- [Deux Boucles et Pirouette (2022)](https://worldfiguresport.org/deux-boucles-et-pirouette-2022/) - World Figure Sport’s Deux Boucles et Pirouette combines two forward loops (one outside followed on the same circle by a forward inside loop) into a Backward Outside Edge Blur Pirouette Spin. Skating Artists should skate the forward inside edge transition comprised of two half circles (one on each foot) into a forward right inside 3
- [Silver](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-silver-exam/) - The Silver Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Twin 3's: RFO3-RFI3 and LFO3-LFI3 Threes: RFO-LBI, LFO-RBI, RFI-LBO, LFI-RBO Change Threes: RFOI-LBIO, LFOI-RBIO, RFIO-LBIO, LFIO-RBIO Serpentines: RBOI-LBIO, LBOI-RBIO Quad Cupcake: RFOIO-LFOIO Loops: RFO-LFO, RFI-LFI Loops: RBO-LBO, RBI-LBI Supplement Exam Elements The following supplemental figures may be practiced and optionally examined at the Silver level: Backward
- [Global Brand](https://worldfiguresport.org/about/) - The World Figure Sport Society is a global brand and an Athletic Skating Art with its headquarters located in Lake Placid, NY. World Figure Sport (WFS) is the only world governing body in history to produce the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. Figure and Fancy Skating is the only sport that
- [Bronze](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-bronze-exam/) - The Bronze Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Edges to full circles on the end RBO-LBO Edges to full circles on the end RBI-LBI Circle 8 RBO-LBO Circle 8 RBI-LBI Change of Edge Circle 8 - start at top of circle RBIO-LBIO Waltz 8 RFO3-LBO-to-LBO Mohawk-RFO then repeat left side Three-turns to Center RFO-LFO
- [Archives](https://worldfiguresport.org/archives/) - World Figure Sport (WFS) has a vast skating archives. Donors may make contributions to the archives both financially and physically, which we greatly appreciate. If you are interested in adding to our collections, please contact the WFS Global Headquarters at 518-304-3029. Ground breaking skating and art research occurs weekly within World Figure Sport’s Archives. WFS
- [Deo gratias Album](https://worldfiguresport.org/deo-gratias-album/) - Deo grátias- the Choir of Saint Thérèse Album - Worldwide Release Use these links to purchase the album: Spotify Apple Music iTunes YouTube
- [Fine Art](https://worldfiguresport.org/fine-art/) - Figure & Fancy Skating is the only sport that creates and imprints art on the ice. The art that is imprinted on the ice is directly linked in the lines, curves, shapes and patterns that are found in the fine arts of handwriting, calligraphy, drawing and painting so the Art of Skating intrinsically exists in
- [Create Your Medal](https://worldfiguresport.org/make-your-own-medal/) - World Figure Sport’s cultural outreach combines art, sport and goodwill. Our World Sk8ting & Arts School creates original artistic content that is fun and inspiring for all ages and body types and even those with disabilities can participate. Create your own perfect medal occurs weekly with our World Sk8ting & Art School on Saturdays at
- [Triple Platinum](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-triple-platinum-exam/) - The Triple Platinum Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Forward Paragraph Double 3s: RFO-LFI, LFO-RFI Backward Paragraph Double 3s: RBO-LBI, LBO-RBI Forward Paragraph Brackets: RFO-LFI, LFO-RFI Backward Paragraph Brackets: RBO-LBI, LBO-RBI Backward Paragraph Loops: RBO-LBI, LBO-RBI Swirling Mirror: RFI, LFI Exam Chart NOTE: Edges are to full circles on the end, as shown in
- [Black Diamond](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-black-diamond-exam/) - The Black Diamond Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Swedish Cross-cut Sand Shell: RFI, LFI Le grand trio de coupes - Cross-cut, Diamond & Swedish Cross-cuts: RFI, LFI Exterior Ringlet Loops: RFOIOIOI, LFOIOI Paragraph Loop de Loops: RBOI-LBIO, LBOI-RBIO Creative Figure Artwork from WFS Archives: World Class Level (see the Figures Gallery) Sample Videos
- [Quadruple Platinum](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-quadruple-platinum-exam/) - The Quadruple Platinum Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Forward Triple 3s at Quarters & Top of Circle with Choctaws at Center: RFO-LFO, RFI-LFI Backward Triple 3s at Quarters & Top of Circle with Counter & Rocker Beak Push-off at Return to Center Forward Loop 3s with Choctaws at Center Quadruple Combo Counter-Br-3-Br Quadruple
- [Double Platinum](https://worldfiguresport.org/art-of-skating-double-platinum-exam/) - The Double Platinum Exam consist of the following figure artworks: Backward One Foot Paragraph 8: RBOI-LBIO, LBOI-RBIO Forward Paragraph 3 (3s related to Rockers): RFO-LFO, LFO-RFI Rockers (related to 3s): RFO-LBO, LFO-RBO, RFI-LBI, LFI-RBI Change Brackets: RFOI-LBOI, LFOI-RBOI, RFIO-LBIO, LFIO-RBIO Forward Paragraph Loops: RFO-LBO, LFO-RBO, RFI-LBI, LFI-RBI Maltese cross: Start RFO, LFO Winged Diamond Cross-cut:
- [Decorative Art](https://worldfiguresport.org/decorative-art/) - Decorative Arts are concerned with the production of high-quality objects that are both useful and beautiful. World Figure Sport with the World Sk8ting & Arts School focuses on the following decorative arts: jewelry including tiaras, embellished costumes, couture gowns, bejeweled antique blades and trophies (in the future metalwork, silversmithing and stained glass).
- [Performing Art](https://worldfiguresport.org/performing-art/) - Performing arts include a variety of artistic genres that perform in front of an audience. World Figure Sport Fancy Skaters combine fine, performing, decorative, and recording art. with no limitations to speed, grace, spinning, and flights of fancy. Their Figure Artworks and choreographed Fancy Skating compositions to music are accomplished for a ranked result in front of a live
- [Inclusive Skating Art](https://worldfiguresport.org/inclusive-skating/) - Since 2016, World Figure Sport has offered Inclusive Skating at the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships on black ice. Anyone with any type of disability can participate in all World Figure Sport events, programming and educational opportunities with our art, sport, and goodwill curriculums. WFS can provide a full curriculum of Inclusive Skating and
- [Skating Exams](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-exams/) - In order to assess skills and help to direct development, WFS offers comprehensive services to examine and evaluate any skaters performance on ice. WFS is able to examine all skating knowledge. WFS keeps a record of exam results for members. Exams may be held live worldwide on zoom; in-person in Lake Placid, NY; or concurrent
- [Handwriting & Calligraphy](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-course-gratefulness-handwriting-calligraphy/) - Saturday evenings 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. EST/EDT To remove any impediments to learning the Skating Alphabet our Global School teaches the Fine Art of Handwriting, Calligraphy, Drawing and Painting with the curriculum directed towards the Skating Alphabet and how these shapes are a universal language in the Fine Art of Skating, Handwriting and Drawing. Classes
- [Drawing and Painting](https://worldfiguresport.org/drawing-and-painting/) - Saturday evening from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. EST To remove any impediments to learning the Skating Alphabet our Global School teaches the Fine Art of Drawing and Painting, Handwriting and Calligraphy with the curriculum directed towards the Skating Alphabet and how these shapes are a universal language in the Fine Art of Skating, Handwriting
- [Culinary Art](https://worldfiguresport.org/culinary-art/) - Did you ever notice the skating loops on a Hostess Cupcake? Yes, WFS expands the Culinary Arts with skating both creatively and nutritionally. We know that our Fancy Skating Artists need the best tips and tricks to be nutritionally sound on the go. Super Foods classes are held on late Sunday afternoon so our clients
- [Skating Chocolate](https://worldfiguresport.org/skating-chocolate/) - Yes, our original Art of Skating in Chocolate or Frosting event is offered year round either online, in-person or both at the same time. These options ensure that anyone who is invited to your special event from anywhere in the world can have the sweetest and most enjoyable time! Contact the WFS Headquarters by phone,
- [Skating Cookies](https://worldfiguresport.org/skating-cookies/) - Our delicious figure and hockey skating cookies are baked to order, so you will always have the freshest classic sugar cookies. Our classic sugar cookies are baked in a professionally licensed kitchen using only the finest ingredients:King Arthur Flour, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Milk, Vanilla Extract, Baking Powder, Salt We can make our sugar cookies and
- [Academics](https://worldfiguresport.org/academics/) - For K-12 Students Worldwide: Our World Sk8ting & Arts School + Academics offers K-12 fully accredited online courses, AP courses and NCAA approved. Our multi-modal method creates fun, functional and efficient solutions for a life centered on the beautiful joy of learning.
- [Music Editing](https://worldfiguresport.org/music-editing/) - World Figure Sport offers in house music editing services at reasonable rates for Fancy Skaters and coaches. We offer this service to WFS Members and Future Members. Contact our WFS Global Headquarters by phone, text or WhatsApp at 518-304-3029 to have your music efficiently edited.
- [Recording Arts](https://worldfiguresport.org/recording-arts/) - Since 2016, WFS has created original music in the Recording Arts. Schools, choirs, individual musicians, and composers can propose to WFS a potential partnership with us to record, edit, manage and publish new albums. Anyone can support our recording arts by buying and sharing the albums. Plus, one can donate specifically to World Figure Sport’s
- [Black Ice Album](https://worldfiguresport.org/black-ice-album/) - Since 2016, WFS has created original music in the Recording Arts. In 2024, WFS released its first global album titled Black Ice - Music from the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships - available on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube. Anyone can support our recording arts by buying and sharing the albums. Plus, one can
- [Super Foods](https://worldfiguresport.org/super-foods/) - WFS expands the Culinary Arts with skating both creatively and nutritionally. We know that our Fancy Skating Artists need the best tips and tricks to be nutritionally sound on the go. Super Foods class is live online every Sunday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. EST for all ages to learn with us from their own kitchen. Link
- [How to remove impediments to learning](https://worldfiguresport.org/how-to-remove-impediments-to-learning/)
- [Skating Hall of Fame](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-skating-hall-of-fame/) - Click to enter World Figure Sport’s Skating Hall of Fame site
- [Educational Materials](https://worldfiguresport.org/books-and-videos/) - Perfect for Fancy Skaters, Skating Educators and Aficionados Modern Books World Figure Sport’s 2025 Skating Exam Catalog 8th Edition Hardcover Book is included in membership with other educational materials. Patterns on Black Ice by Louise Vacca Dawe Figure Eights: the Life Force of Figure Skating by Karen Courtland Kelly, available as a DVD or as
- [Pop-up Museums](https://worldfiguresport.org/pop-up-museum-collections/) - Do you need a fabulous edition of culture, art and sport for your convention, hotel, party, business, event, museum or library? We can fulfill your needs with our Pop-up Museum Collections, inspiring live presentations and Fancy Skating Exhibitions - A World of Possibilities!
- [Alt-Description (DRAFT)](https://worldfiguresport.org/alt-description-draft/) - World Figure Sport is the only global organization dedicated to the athletic Art of Skating, including all types of Figures and Fancy Skating. We expand the art, especially the following: The Art of Figure & Fancy Skating: The beauty of patterned human movement balancing on blades, leaving patterns on the ice, spinning patterns and Flights
- [Supplemental Classes and Resources](https://worldfiguresport.org/supplemental-classes-and-resources/) - Figures and Fancy Skating combine four major art genres: Fine Art, Performing Art, Decorative Art and Recording Art. To the extent possible, WFS encourages Skating Artists to engage in all these art forms, which integrate to produce compelling skating art. Skating Artists may find appropriate venues for engagement through local educational programs in dance, theater,
- [WFS Skating Educators / Coaches](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-skating-educators/) - WFS cultivates a worldwide community of Skating Educators (coaches/teachers) available for on-ice private and group lessons. Plus, WFS supports our worldwide community with live on-line private and group classes each week through our World Sk8ting & Arts School from the WFS office. WFS Skating Educators are people who currently skate and/or teach skating and have
- [World Figure Sport Communications](https://worldfiguresport.org/world-figure-sport-communications/)
- [Maltese Cross](https://worldfiguresport.org/maltese-cross/) - This is a new World Figure Sport’s Special Figure the Double-sided Maltese Cross (RFI & LFl). The Double-sided Maltese Cross is an official “Art of Skating” Composition at the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships. Skating Artists should start on the right forward inside edge and complete the Maltese Cross. Glide out and reset
- [Swans](https://worldfiguresport.org/swans/) - See the greatest “Swans” ever produced with blades of steel from Thursday, October 10th at the 2024 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on black ice in Lake Placid, NY. World Skating Artist - Katherine Mangiardi, designed her stunning Creative Figure Artwork and skated it to live music by World Figure Sport’s Honored Musician -
- [Equipment](https://worldfiguresport.org/equipment/) - World Figure Sport, in partnership with Peak Edge Performance and all well known skate equipment brands, provides WFS members and future members with consulting, fitting, stretching, blade sharpening and other services to provide Skating Artists with the best possible equipment. Additionally, World Figure Sport maintains a significant figures blade and boot collection, available upon request
- [Home Training](https://worldfiguresport.org/in-studio-training/) - A comprehensive approach to training and conditioning our bodies is important for every Skating Artist. Join us every Saturday at noon for a class that will strengthen your core, improve your posture and take your presentation to the next level. Join the fun: https://www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=...
- [Scholarships](https://worldfiguresport.org/scholarships/)
- [On-Ice Education](https://worldfiguresport.org/on-ice-education/) - World Figure Sport offers a methodical and comprehensive approach to skater training and education. Grounded the Art of Figures, WFS education provides Skating Artists the the skills and control needed to excel in any discipline of figure skating of their choosing, whether art or sport, including freestyle skating, fancy skating, ice dance, synchronized skating, and
- [Drawing the Flat](https://worldfiguresport.org/drawing-the-flat/)
- [Resources](https://worldfiguresport.org/resources/) - Historical Books (Downloadable) Figure and fancy skating by George A. Meagher (1895) A Handbook of Figure Skating arranged for Use on the Ice by George H.Browne (1907) Modern Books World Figure Championship by Deborah Hickey Patterns on Black Ice by Louise Vacca Dawe DVDs / Videos Figure Eights: the Life Force of Figure Skating by
- [Off-Ice Education](https://worldfiguresport.org/off-ice-education/) - Under the umbrella of World Sk8ting & Arts School + Academics, World Figure Sport offers educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and skating-related goals. For All Skating Artists Worldwide: WFS offers off-ice classes inThe Art of Skating. These classes are open to all ages, and are suitable for all skaters who wish to deepen
- [Education](https://worldfiguresport.org/education/) - World Figure Sport provides a variety of opportunities for skaters of all ages and levels to learn and improve, both on-ice and off-ice. Educational Approach We teach skaters accurate technique with line and elegance, using the technology of the blades to create clean edges, turns, alignment and core stability. This training develops a well rounded
- [WFS Course: Super Foods](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-course-super-foods/) - Sunday Evenings 5:15pm EST/EDT NOTES: Super Foods meets year-round. Participants may register for the entire course or individual classes. Register for Super Foods This course is for all ages and levels to learn how to effectively integrate super foods into delicious meals and snacks.
- [WFS Course: Knitting Wow](https://worldfiguresport.org/wfs-course-knitting-wow/) - Saturday Evenings 6:30pm EST/EDT NOTES: Knitting Wow meets year-round. Participants may register for the entire course or individual classes. Register for Knitting Wow This course is for all ages and levels to explore and learn the beautiful art of knitting.

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