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On this Solo Q&A, study extra about Amy Jane Cable, an intermediate novice ice dancer from Nice Britain. Amy trains with Jodie O’Keefe in Gosport and Romford, England. Observe Amy Jane’s ice dance journey through her Instagram @Icedancer_amy.
I used to be a toddler and there was a Tampax advert on the TV that confirmed an ice skater doing a Biellman spin and everytime it got here on I’d cease what I used to be doing and inform my mum ”I do this mumma!” On my third birthday my dad and mom took us, as a household to the native rink and inside a few minutes, I’d removed my penguin and was off across the rink. (Now we have the video of my first time on the ice). After that my mum took me each Sunday afternoon to the general public session and one of many native youngsters used to select me up if I went over. It was shortly earlier than my fifth birthday that I had my first personal lesson and I’ve continued working to turn into a aggressive skater ever since.
When and why did you select to do solo dance?
I used to be late to ice dance, with the 2025/2026 season being my third. I needed to begin straight at Primary Novice and take all of the sample and free dance assessments simply to have the ability to enter. I certified for the British Championships within the first season and have managed to take action since. I competed in at Intermediate Novice for the primary time this season and completed in sixteenth place total with my scores a lot improved on the earlier yr.
What do you want most about Solo Dance?
I like the efficiency facet most of all.
What sort of music to you prefer to skate to the most effective and why?
I have a tendency to stay to slower extra dramatic items which have a narrative to them. I’ve been informed I’m swish and balletic after I skate so the slower extra classical items swimsuit my type.
Inform us about your coaching web site.
I’m lucky to have the ability to prepare at each Gosport and Romford rinks. I took ballet and gymnastics rising up and have off ice dance an health courses every week. I additionally do pilates for stretching day by day. I recurrently attend Ice dace camps. Lately I attended Yebin Mok’s camp in Sheffield and Phillip Poole’s camp in Romford.
Who choreographed your applications. What do you want finest about dancing them?
My primary coach, Jodie O’Keefe, choreographs my routines. I like how she explains the story behind the items of music so I can construct an image in my thoughts of the way to painting the story with my actions and expression.
Please share a few of your solo dance accomplishments.
I’m very pleased with myself for passing 11 exams in lower than six months to have the ability to begin my ice dance journey within the first occasion. Since then I’ve managed a High 10 end in Blackburn for my Freedance in my second season. I’ve carried out on the opening of a number of of the Christmas rinks alongside the South coast and on a visit to New York at Christmas I used to be given the chance to skate solo on the Wellman Rink in Central Park.
Solo Dance is now a global self-discipline. Have you ever competed internationally?
I haven’t competed Internationally but however that is deliberate for the brand new season.
In skating, what are you most trying ahead to this season?
Trying ahead to enhancing on this previous season and performing my new programme.
What will probably be your greatest challenges?
Patterns, I believe it’s at all times patterns. Studying the dances is the simple bit, getting them technically appropriate is an entire different factor. Then making it look easy is what I try for. I like the problem although.
What’s your favourite sample dance and why is it your favourite?
Mine’s the Foxtrot. I believe as a result of it fits my type and supply probably the most. I do like all of the Waltzes as nicely for a similar purpose.
What do you assume makes solo dance a particular self-discipline?
I had no thought how technical the self-discipline was and had a steep studying curve on beginning out. The curve continues to be pointing upwards however I do know what I’m attempting to attain now. When it’s delivered nicely it’s stunning to do and watch.
What are you short-term and long-term objectives in solo dance?
Brief time period I wish to be British Champion, at the least as soon as however greater than as soon as if potential. Long run, I’d like to teach ultimately.
What are a few of the challenges in solo dance? The price could be prohibitive and there are only a few monetary grants and many others for a solo athlete.
If you happen to might have a lesson with any ice dancer previous/current, who wouldn’t it be?
Tessa Advantage as a result of I like her type and technical skill.
What are your favourite off-ice actions?
Pilates and the gymnasium.
Please share anything you want to our readers to find out about you as a skater?
I like this sport and have made so many pals and connections throughout the globe since I began on this journey. I like chatting on-line to my fellow rivals and it’s enjoyable to spend time with them once we compete. In my expertise, everybody has been type and welcoming since I began to compete and I sit up for seeing everybody once more when the brand new season begins.
