Many people dream of gliding across the ice, but for Taryn Jurgensen, figure skating isn’t a dream — it’s a way of life. From the moment she steps onto the rink, it’s clear: this is where she belongs. As she takes her place and waits for the music to begin, there’s a quiet electricity in the air. Then the first chords of “Hallelujah” begin to play… and something extraordinary unfolds.

Though the history of figure skating stretches back to people skating across frozen rivers, the sport as we know it today didn’t begin until the 1860s. Jackson Haynes, known as the father of modern figure skating, believed that skating should be more than just technique — it should be beautiful and expressive. Watching Taryn perform, it’s easy to see she shares that very belief.

As “Hallelujah” fills the arena, Taryn becomes a living, breathing part of the music. Every graceful movement, every effortless spin, every soaring jump — it’s all been refined through years of dedication. You can feel her heart in every glide. Her performance is not just athletic; it’s art in motion.

With elegance, control, and deep emotional expression, she captures the soul of the music, and in doing so, touches every person watching. By the end, tears fill the eyes of both the crowd and the judges. It’s not just because of what she did — it’s because of how she made everyone feel.

Taryn Jurgensen’s skating reminds us why figure skating is one of the most beloved and breathtaking forms of performance in the world. It’s discipline and grace fused with emotion and story.