The Asian Youth Figure Skating Training Camp, organized by CAIC, OCA, ISU, is currently underway in Harbin — where music becomes not just an accompaniment, but the very soul of each performance.
Kim Hae-jin — a Sochi 2014 Olympian who represented South Korea alongside the legendary Kim Yuna, and a three-time national champion — has taken on the role of choreographer. Under her guidance, 47 young athletes from 20 Asian countries are learning to merge with the music, transforming their movements into art.
“Music is the key to figure skating,” Kim says with conviction. “It reveals emotions, builds confidence, and helps create a true story on the ice.”
From the passionate Carmen to the electrifying hits of Queen and Lady Gaga, Kim encourages her students to choose melodies that resonate with their feelings. For many, it is their first experience working this way — but the results are already impressive.
Gliding, jumping, spinning — every movement is in sync with the rhythm. In Harbin, the young figure skaters are mastering one of the sport’s most important lessons: when your song plays, the ice comes alive, and your heart beats in unison with its rhythm.
