Nov 14, 2004 11:02
19 yrs ago
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German term
Der Deutsche Eiskunstlauf zwischen Kür und Pflicht
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Sports / Fitness / Recreation
figure skating
Title of a text on German figure skating. Full title: Bewegung auf dünnem Eis - Der deutsche Eiskunstlauf zwischen Kür und Pflicht.
Text is about the recent lack of interest - and medal hopes - in figure skating. Don't understand analogy with compulsory and free programmes! can anyone help?
Text is about the recent lack of interest - and medal hopes - in figure skating. Don't understand analogy with compulsory and free programmes! can anyone help?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | Spinning on thin ice - |
Norbert Hermann
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| 4 | I'd say |
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Proposed translations
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Norbert Hermann
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German term (edited):
Der Deutsche Eiskunstlauf zwischen K�r und Pflicht
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Spinning on thin ice -
- German figure skating in delicate/tricky balancing act between compulsory and free moves.
Participant Figure Skating FAQ - Basic skating ... should be mentioned that each of the three disciplines (dance, freestyle, and moves in the field(US) -- skating ... with a prescribed list of moves, and a free skating program. ...
A well rounded skating program offers all three. 6.1 Dance Skate dancing uses the same skills as other forms of skating, but has its own emphasis and sequencing. ... skating (Participant) FAQ on advanced and freestyle skating techniques NNTP-Posting-Host ... the three disciplines (dance, freestyle, and moves in the field(US) -- skating skills (CA ...
... In compulsory dances, skaters are given a very specific pattern ... are elements known as free skating moves and footwork ... in the Figure Skating disciplines of Freestyle, Dance, Pairs and ...
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Note added at 1 hr 28 mins (2004-11-14 12:30:16 GMT)
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As I see it the analogy is simply Kür/free moves = choices/options which can be selected freely without regard to Pflicht / compulsory/binding \"rules\".
Participant Figure Skating FAQ - Basic skating ... should be mentioned that each of the three disciplines (dance, freestyle, and moves in the field(US) -- skating ... with a prescribed list of moves, and a free skating program. ...
A well rounded skating program offers all three. 6.1 Dance Skate dancing uses the same skills as other forms of skating, but has its own emphasis and sequencing. ... skating (Participant) FAQ on advanced and freestyle skating techniques NNTP-Posting-Host ... the three disciplines (dance, freestyle, and moves in the field(US) -- skating skills (CA ...
... In compulsory dances, skaters are given a very specific pattern ... are elements known as free skating moves and footwork ... in the Figure Skating disciplines of Freestyle, Dance, Pairs and ...
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Note added at 1 hr 28 mins (2004-11-14 12:30:16 GMT)
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As I see it the analogy is simply Kür/free moves = choices/options which can be selected freely without regard to Pflicht / compulsory/binding \"rules\".
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Comment: "Excellent, thanks very much!"
4 hrs
I'd say
Motion on thin ice – Germany's skating future caught between school figures and free program
or: 'caught between the short and long program'
or: 'caught between the short and long program'
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