"Pairs skating and singles are two different things. Although some skaters have achieved this successfully, it is a very difficult transition. You're looking at double work"

Oksana Baiul is describing the problem of transitioning from sets skating to singles skating. Pairs skating requires two people to interact in ideal harmony, while songs skating is a solo performance. Although some skaters have actually managed to make the transition from pairs to songs, it is a very uphill struggle. It requires a skater to double their work, as they should find out to carry out all the elements of a pairs regular on their own. This suggests mastering the very same dives, spins, and lifts, however without the assistance of a partner. It is a challenging obstacle, but one that can be attained with devotion and effort. Oksana Baiul is stressing the trouble of this shift, and encouraging skaters to handle the difficulty if they are up for it.