Experiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Figure Skating German skater Katarina Witt nerican skater Michelle Kwan The major types of competitive figure skating are individual men's and women's competitions, pairs skating, ice dancing, and precision skating In individual competitions a single skater performs required elements and is judged on how cleanly and artistically the motions are executed. Pairs skating consists of two skaters performing together In ice dancing partners carry out the artistic motions of dance on skates. Precision skating, which is a highly structured activity, consists of a team of skaters who perform choreographed maneuvers Passage A Death of a Dream FRNSWUCGExperiencing English 2, Unit 4 Calamities and Rescues Passage A Death of a Dream Figure Skating The major types of competitive figure skating are individual men’s and women’s competitions, pairs skating, ice dancing, and precision skating. In individual competitions a single skater performs required elements and is judged on how cleanly and artistically the motions are executed. Pairs skating consists of two skaters performing together. In ice dancing partners carry out the artistic motions of dance on skates. Precision skating, which is a highly structured activity, consists of a team of skaters who perform choreographed maneuvers. German skater Katarina Witt American Skater Michelle Kwan