Pair Spins

Pair spins differ from one another by the position (sit, camel, upright or variation thereof), the direction of the partners' free legs (the same or opposite), the skating leg (the same or opposite) and by the catching holds (only one partner or both hold each other with different grips).

Spins may be commenced from the edge of the spinning foot or after a jump.
Some common spin positions to look for:
■Upright waltz spin (partners facing each other in waltz hold)
■Upright Kilian spin (partners facing the same direction, side-by-side, in Kilian hold)
■Pair sit spin
■Kilian Camel spin
■Tango Camel spin
■Catch-waist camel spin

Degree of difficulty in spin elements is increased by the positions attained, speed of revolution, number of revolutions and number of changes of position. Teams should strive to maintain a constant speed throughout the spin, and execute clean changes to new positions. Spins should also be centered, with aesthetically pleasing lines.