Dance Skating - Lean, Knee Bend & the Illusion of Speed

Why do these dancers look exciting to watch?

PS: Some of these photos are international ROLLER skaters on a white rink. (More white roller rink photos)

       (and all are photos of compulsory dances).

Now look this upright style (yes it is me learning to ice dance)

much less exciting to watch - no lean and no knee bend, no illusion of speed and fun!