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Ivy Liu recently competed against
109 other young skaters from the Southeast.
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WINTER 2014-2015
wannabes perfecting the
art of jumps and spins.
"I love the challenge of
skating," says Ivy Liu, 11,
who recently competed
against 109 other young
figure skaters in a Southeast
regional competition. Prior
to that event she gave an
exhibition at the Ice House
to the dreamy Spanish tune
"Hijo de la Luna," gracefully
gliding around the rink
hitting combo jumps, ending
with a dazzling combination
spin with a change of foot
leading to an upright layback.
"Ivy is a very talented
"I LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF SKATING."
– Ivy Liu, 11
Grandad Li Wang, dad Jianhui Liu and mom
Tingting Wang are among Ivy's devoted supporters.
Coach Kyle McIntyre believes Liu has the potential to reach the elite level.