Combining grace, speed and an astonishing levels of control, the skaters show breathtaking jumps that transition smoothly into dance elements. Like their peers on ice, the athletes first perform a number of compulsory figures and set sequences in the short program that is scored on technical merit. In the long program, their elaborate choreographies are accompanied by music of their choice and judged on artistic impression as well as technical merit.
Artistic skating demands a perfect balance between strength, precision and artistry.