In my next project one of my MCs is a male figure skater. I know the basics of figure skating, but I don't feel like I know enough to make him feel real.
Here's generally what I want to know as of right now (although I'm sure I'll have more questions the more I start digging). All of this is in reference to top competitive men's figure skating, as in people that you would see on TV either at the junior or senior level.
Does everyone start with basic lessons and go through the eight basic foundation levels? Once you get through the basics, what happens next - do you get a coach and start independent lessons? How does the development and learning of skills happen after the basic foundation levels?
I would also love to know what a day in the life of a competitive male figure skater looks like, or what a week in the life looks like. When do they wake up and go to sleep? What do they eat? How many hours do they spend training? How many hours are spent on school or other activities? What specific things are done for training?
Bascially, I'm looking for any information that can give me a better understanding of the ins and outs of competitive figure skating and how one goes from a 3-year-old slipping and sliding around on the ice to someone that competes with all of the big names.
Thank you in advance!
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