Ice skating is one of those skills that takes years and years to master. While many try, only a few really talented athletes find success as professional skaters.Part of the reason for that is that skating itself is hard. You have to try to balance your entire body on two little metal blades. Then, you have to expertly twirl, flip, and dance around on the ice–all without falling.
Due to the fact that ice skating is so physically demanding, we’re stunned to see two kids take to the ice like professional skaters.One such skating duo completely blew our minds in their performance of “Hallelujah”.
The two skaters in questions were coached by the famed Ilya Izaslavovich Averbukh–the Russian ice skater that won silver in the 2002 Olympics. After retiring, he knew that it was time to pass down his expertise to the next generation of skaters.With ice skating, choreography is everything. As the two little skaters took their place, the judges were eagerly awaiting the performance.
Once the chords to the familiar and beloved song “Hallelujah” started playing, everyone in the audience knew that they were in store for something special, but the judges grew confused once the skaters dropped to the floorHowever, once they were on the ground, everyone realized it was part of the incredible choreography. The skating duo began playfully pushing one another until they rose from the ground.
Their arms flowed towards the air as if they were swans, the boy kissed his partner on the cheek and just like that, the little dancers on ice began the rest of their breathtaking performance.As the song approaches the climax, the boy lifts the girl in the air with ease. They both repeat this level of precision towards the end of the song, as she spins onto his knees until they both end the performance back on the floor.
Their professional-level ice skating skills are exactly what landed this team in the finals. Throughout the entire performance, the two skaters performed their twirls, bounces, and lifts with absolute perfection.The dance was remarkably beautiful and the two skaters definitely have a long future ahead of them. This story of boy meets girl is certainly worthy of a “Hallelujah” or two!
What do you think of their performance? Weren’t the two incredibly impressive? Leave a comment letting us know what you think and be sure to show this stunning routine to your friends and family!
