Youtube Channel: On Ice Perspectives

On Ice Perspectives is a YouTube channel created by Jordan Cowan, a former Team USA Ice Dancer, who is now a cinematographer on the ice. Taking the arts of ice skating and giving us, the audience, a whole new view. Yes, skating has been videoed before, but this is different. Cowan’s work is not just about recording the competitions.

He’s documenting the progress of skaters and their careers. Sharing stories of their art and artistic abilities on the ice, which reveals more than just the skaters’ hard work, but the teams of people pouring into them that we rarely see on camera.

Merging his love for cinematography and skating, he gives us a view of what he sees himself. Skating up close and personal; not just a seated view spectating from a distance.

By video, we get to follow them closely on the ice, detailing their emotions, forms, spirit and more. Getting a closer view of them means we don’t just see their success; we see their failures too. Mistakes are part of the journey and when it happens, you move forward despite the mishap. The show must go on and they do this best by completing their routine, skating through their mistakes.

On Ice Perspectives really is amazing in so many ways. While having free access to this skating content for entertainment purposes, it also serves as a way of supporting skaters, the sport of figure skating and a learning tool for aspiring skaters like me. Aside from being just a spectator, I am learning while I watch.

Without even realizing it, I have used techniques and moves I haven’t been taught by my coach.

All because I’ve grown the habit of studying other skaters; the visual information has gone from my brain to my bones.

This channel is for anyone with a love for the arts of ice skating, whether you’re a skater, or spectator.

For skaters seeking to learn more, and possibly gain exposure on the channel themselves, it’ll be like a treasure. But perhaps you’re someone looking to enjoy some action on ice, no learning involved.

It’s like a free video subscription with ads.

Either way, it’s worthy to be checked out by anyone with an interest in ice skating, even if it’s for recreational purposes.