Jackson Haines ( 1840 -- 1875 ) was an American ballet dancer and figure skater who is regarded as the father of modern figure skating .
The sit spin was first performed by Jackson Haines and it is sometimes known as the Jackson Haines spin .
Jackson Haines ( 1840 -- 1875 ) was an American Jackson Haines   and figure skater who is regarded as the father of modern figure skating .
The sit spin was first performed by Jackson Haines and it is sometimes known as the Jackson Haines spin .