GLOSSARY

apprehension—

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

axel—

a jump with a forward outside-edge takeoff and one and a half rotations in the air named after Norwegian skater Axel Paulson

Biellman spin—

a spin maneuver named after Swiss skater Denise Biellman

crescendo—

the peak of a gradual increase, especially in the loudness of music

resolve—

firmness of purpose

rhinestones—

a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste

taunt—

to provoke or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner

toe loop—

one of the simplest jumps; done with a toe pick-assisted takeoff that lands on the same backward outside edge

toe pick—

the teeth at the front of a skate blade that assist a skater in jumps and spins