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In Loving Memory of
Ioana Visan

Co-Founder & Webdesigner Absolute Skating

1978 - 2016

Friend and colleague, always loved, never forgotten.
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News

	Belgium emerges on the ice dance scene. Part 2: Livvy Shilling and Léo Baeten November 6, 2024 Livvy and Léo are representing Belgium for the third season. Learn more about their journey, their programs, and their unique perspectives on starting figure skating later than most. Click!
	Belgium emerges on the ice dance scene. Part 1: Sofia Beznosikova and Max Leleu November 5, 2024 Belgium is gaining recognition in ice dance thanks to two talented teams. This past summer, Maria sat down with both to discuss their journeys from their early days in figure skating to the present. The first of the two profiles, featuring Sofia Beznosikova and Max Leleu, can be found here.
	Europe's finest set for Grand Prix France November 1, 2024 The third event in this season's Grand Prix series is just around the corner, marking the first Grand Prix appearance for Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin, Sara Conti and Niccolò Macii, and Lukas Britschgi, who shared thoughts on their careers so far, their programs, and more. Click!
	2024 Skate Canada Daily Photos - Day 3 October 30, 2024 And the last photo gallery from Halifax includes photos from men's free, free dance and all medal ceremonies. Don't miss them here!
	2024 Skate Canada Daily Photos - Day 2 October 29, 2024 The second day of Skate Canada was packed with action. Check out Yuan Tian's selected shots from all four segments here!
	2024 Skate Canada Daily Photos - Day 1 October 26, 2024 Skate Canada 2024 is underway, and Yuan Tian is in Halifax to capture the best moments. Don't miss her photos from official practices and the first day of the event. Click!
	World champions take on Skate Canada 2024 October 25, 2024 World champions Ilia Malinin, Deanna Stellato-Dudek, and Maxime Deschamps compete this weekend at Skate Canada in Halifax. Check out our new article, where they discuss their programs, reflect on their new status as World champions, and more - right here!
	In anticipation of Skate America 2024 October 18, 2024 The first Grand Prix event of the season kicks off today in Allen, Texas, and we have a few stories to share with you in anticipation of this evening. Click!
	2024 JGP Wuxi Photo Highlights October 15, 2024 JGP Wuxi determined the JGP final qualifiers, and the competition was fierce. Don’t miss the event highlights in our new gallery!
	2024 JGP Bangkok Photo Highlights October 10, 2024 While the final Junior Grand Prix of the season is underway, we're throwing it back to the earlier event in Bangkok. Check out Cheryl's photos here!
	2024 Shanghai Trophy Photo Highlights October 8, 2024 Check all our 2024 Shanghai Trophy social media coverage in the new gallery here!
	2023 Ondrej Nepela Memorial Photo Highlights September 5, 2024 Before diving into the new season, let's take a quick look back at the Nepela Memorial from almost a year ago — highlighting practice sessions, competitions, off-ice moments, and medal ceremonies in this photo gallery.
	Musical Meetings of Champéry: The Sorcerer's Apprentice April 29, 2024 Stéphane Lambiel and his school prepare a special treat for this summer. Read more about it here!
	Deniss Vasiljevs: "It is always about what I can connect with" April 18, 2024 We caught up with Deniss during the Worlds in Montreal, discussed his ambitions, programs, costumes (and costume violations), and his plans for the coming summer "to be a normal guy." Click!
	Music on Ice: behind the scenes April 2, 2024 Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we revisit some delightful moments from the "Music on Ice" 2023 and 2024 rehearsals. Dive into the memories here.