ATLANTA — There's a lot more that goes into a perfect figure skating performance than just the jumps, the spins and artistry. Details like the music and the costumes play a big part of reaching gold.
A coach, a choreographer, and possibly a mental health coach or sports psychologist are all an integral part of a figure skater’s inner circle. But behind the scenes, there’s someone else working hard ...
There’s nowhere to go in the U.S. to learn to be a figure skating costume designer; instead, most are self-taught. Madison Hubbell’s mother makes her dresses, along with the costumes for her ice dance ...