Ice Dancing vs. Pair Figure Skating: What’s the Difference?

Both disciplines feature pairs of skaters performing together on the ice, but they are definitely not the same.

How Ice Dancing Differs From Pairs Figure Skating

Ice dancing and pairs skating share the same rink but follow very different rules.

What’s the difference between pairs skating and ice dancing? Here's how to tell

Though they look similar on the surface, pairs skating and ice dancing have their differences. Here's what to know about the Winter Olympic sports.
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Review: “Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing” pulls back curtain on Olympic rivalry

“Glitter & Gold” shows the teams at home, in hotel bathrooms and on rehearsal ice. Poirier plasters his hair so it doesn’t ...

Stream it or skip it: ‘Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing’ on Netflix, a docuseries that follows three pairs of Olympic skaters on their journey to Milan

Are Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates gold medal faves for Milano Cortina 2026? Glitter & Gold offers a docuseries ...