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What is ballet skiing? How this incredible demonstration sport took the Olympics by storm

Ski ballet, a precursor to modern freestyle skiing, returns online with 90-second routines and 1980s flair, highlighting its influence on current skiing disciplines.

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The sport, formally known as acroski, combines "the grace of figure skating, the thrill of alpine skiing, and the fashion of the 1980s," according to the official Olympics website.

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What is ballet skiing? How this incredible demonstration sport took the Olympics by storm

The sport, formally known as acroski, combines "the grace of figure skating, the thrill of alpine skiing, and the fashion of the 1980s," according to the official Olympics website.

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WMUR broke the news in New Hampshire, United States on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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