Figure skating is a sport that combines elements of ice skating and dance. Athletes perform on ice while executing various moves, including jumps, spins, and footwork. Competitions are judged based on technical skill and artistic expression, with skaters often performing to music. There are different disciplines in figure skating, including singles, pairs, and ice dance. In singles, individual skaters showcase their skills, while pairs involve two skaters performing together. Ice dance focuses more on rhythm and interpretation of music rather than jumps, emphasizing the connection between partners.