What is an Ina Bauer?
Q: What is an Ina Bauer?
A: An Ina Bauer is a figure skating element named after a German figure skater, Ina Bauer.
Q: Why is it called an Ina Bauer?
A: The element is named after figure skater Ina Bauer because she invented the position.
Q: What is the position of the feet in an Ina Bauer?
A: The feet are placed in the fourth position in ballet.
Q: How is the front leg positioned in an Ina Bauer?
A: The front leg is bent forwards at the knee.
Q: Can the front leg be on an inside edge or outside edge in an Ina Bauer?
A: Yes, the front leg can be on either an inside edge or outside edge, with the latter being harder to do.
Q: Is it mandatory to bend the back during an Ina Bauer?
A: No, it is not mandatory, but it does add to the element.
Q: Why is the Ina Bauer famous in Japan?
A: The Ina Bauer is famous in Japan because it was performed by Shizuka Arakawa during her long program at the 2006 Winter Olympics, which she won. Additionally, the term in Japanese now means anything having to do with bending backwards because of how far Arakawa bent back during the move.
