<P> Figure skating is a sport in which individuals , duos , or groups perform on figure skates on ice . It was the first winter sport included in the Olympics , in 1908 . The four Olympic disciplines are men 's singles , ladies ' singles , pair skating , and ice dance . Non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating , Theater on Ice , and four skating . From novice through senior - level competition , skaters generally perform two programs ( short and long ) which , depending on the discipline , may include spins , jumps , moves in the field , lifts , throw jumps , death spirals , and other elements or moves . </P>
<P> Figure skating is a sport in which individuals , duos , or groups perform on figure skates on ice . It was the first winter sport included in the Olympics , in 1908 . The four Olympic disciplines are men 's singles , ladies ' singles , pair skating , and ice dance . Non-Olympic disciplines include synchronized skating , Theater on Ice , and four skating . From novice through senior - level competition , skaters generally perform two programs ( short and long ) which , depending on the discipline , may include spins , jumps , moves in the field , lifts , throw jumps , death spirals , and other elements or moves . </P>
what types of figure skating in the olympics
what types of figure skating in the olympics
men 's singles ladies ' singles pair skating ice dance
men 's singles ladies ' singles pair skating ice dance