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From Ballet to Blades: Tency Trosen Figure Skating Journey
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The boundaries between skating disciplines dissolve in this fascinating conversation with Tency Trosen, a Mexican figure skating champion who brings a unique perspective to the world of skating. From her beginnings as a ballet dancer to becoming a nine-time national champion on ice, Teensy shares the unexpected path that led her to skating excellence.
Growing up in Jalisco, Mexico, Tency trained in what she describes as "the third part of a normal ice rink" – far from ideal conditions that forced her to develop exceptional adaptability. When American skaters complained about ice quality at competitions, her perspective was refreshingly different: "This is ice. It's huge. What else do you want?" This adaptability became her competitive edge.
The conversation reveals fascinating parallels between ballet and figure skating, particularly in showcase and artistic competitions where performance quality and storytelling take precedence over technical jumps. Ballet taught Tency a physical language – specific movements that convey precise meanings – which translated perfectly to artistic skating. Her dedication to mastery is inspiring; she once stayed on the ice from 9AM to 9PM repeating a single spin until perfecting it, declaring "I won't leave the rink until I spin."
Tency's competitive achievements include gold medals at international competitions in Lake Placid, New York, and silver in Canada. She shares valuable psychological insights on handling pre-performance nerves by focusing on a single judge. Now transitioning to inline figure skating, she challenges the notion that ice skating is somehow superior: "Ice helps you fly. The pavement doesn't do anything for you." Her advice to aspiring skaters reflects her competitive mindset: forget about just having fun – if you enter figure skating, you want to win.
Join us for this enlightening discussion about the artistry, psychology, and technical aspects of skating across disciplines. Whether you're an ice skater, inline enthusiast, or simply curious about the mental aspects of athletic performance, Tency's journey offers valuable insights about dedication and the pursuit of excellence.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to How Do You Skate (00:00:00)
2. From Ballet to Figure Skating (00:01:35)
3. Showcase and Artistic Skating Explained (00:06:00)
4. International Competitions and Performance Mindset (00:11:54)
5. Ballet's Influence on Skating Performance (00:23:31)
6. Transitioning to Inline Figure Skating (00:32:33)
7. The Psychology of Competition (00:43:02)
8. Equipment and Technical Preferences (00:53:14)
9. Advice for Aspiring Skaters (00:55:22)
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