Jonny Moseley and the forgotten art of ski ballet

The video introduces Johnny Mosley and the sport of ski ballet, a unique form of freestyle skiing that combined elements of figure skating with skiing. It explores the history and techniques of ski ballet, highlighting its peak during the 1980s and its inclusion as a demonstration sport in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics. Despite its decline after being dropped from the Olympics in 1994, ski ballet's influence persists in modern freestyle skiing. The video emphasizes the sport's legacy and its foundational role in today's skiing techniques.

Who is the Olympic gold medalist freestyle skier mentioned in the video?

• Bob Howard

• Johnny Mosley

• Shaun White

• Lindsey Vonn

What unique sport combines elements of figure skating with skiing?

• Halfpipe

• Big Air

• Slopestyle

• Ski Ballet

Which world champion skier is known for his expertise in ski ballet?

• Ted Ligety

• Bode Miller

• Bob Howard

• Johnny Mosley

What was a significant factor in the decline of ski ballet?

• High costs of participation

• Injury risks

• Removal from the Olympic Games

• Lack of interest from skiers

How has ski ballet influenced modern freestyle skiing?

• Its techniques are used in slopestyle and big air

• It led to the creation of ski resorts

• It inspired new skiing competitions

• It introduced new skiing equipment