Professional ice shows/tours & skater news & updates

[Sylvia]

Posted today (her contact email is listed in her post): https://www.instagram.com/p/CvI3tF5ok7B/

Hello, my name is Xiaoyu Yu. I'm a former Olympian pair skater from China. I am currently looking for a pair skater boy who would like to participate in this year's Holiday on Ice show with me or other future contracts after this September 10th. If you are available and interested about doing shows together, please contact me for further information. Thank you so much.

She is currently performing in the Hot ice show (for the second time) in Blackpool, England from 6 July to 9 September 2023:

Hot Ice Show XC

30 Olympic and world champion skaters join forces on the ice to create a show of passion, pace and nothing short of pure adrenaline. There’s a global connection between every performer in this show, languages become universal and skaters unite to weave a colourful tapestry of emotion and art.

www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

More about this year's "Amore Amor Amour" show, including cast bios:

HOT ICE 2023, AMORE, AMOR, AMOUR, 5 Stars – Theatre Reviews

www.theatrereviews.design

ETA that this thread is not intended for Stars on Ice tours which usually have their own info threads. Ice shows/tours in Japan currently have their own GSD thread here: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...tte-stellata-soi-piw-boi-faoi-the-ice.110514/

ETA #2 - https://holidayonice.com/jobs/figure-skater/

Star in the most celebrated ice show – now celebrating its 80th anniversary!Marvel our guests with the elegance and expression you bring to your performance. As an experienced figure skater, you get the chance to tour with an international group of passionate professionals through Germany, Austria, Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

 

[Sylvia]

Ireland's Conor Stakelum (18th July 2023):

Smooth Sailing: Conor Stakelum Embarks on New Career on the High Seas – Ice Skating Ireland

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Following his retirement from international competition in 2022, Irish figure skater Conor Stakelum did not hang up his skates and instead began working in skating shows aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The four-time European competitor talked to us about what life is like as a performer entertaining audiences while sailing from port to port.

 

[Sylvia]

Carolina Kostner, Sara Conti/Niccolò Macii, Lukas Britschgi, Keegan Messing, Nicole Schott have been announced so far for a summer tour called LIGHT, August 14-20, in Italy (info via ghiacciospettacolo's account): https://www.instagram.com/ghiacciospettacolo/

August dates/cities:
14 Agosto Brunico
15 Agosto Asiago
17 Agosto Pontebba
18 Agosto Cortina d’Ampezzo
19 Agosto Selva
20 Agosto Baselga di Pinè

On Ice Perspectives' Jordan Cowan has a filming role.

 

[livetoskate]

This is pretty strange & funny from the Hot Ice website:
"topped off with an Act 1 finale from Swan Lake with bare-chested men and beautiful white plumed women. Very hetero-normative full throttle family entertainment that is unforgettable!"

 

[Sylvia]

Recent videos filmed by On Ice Perspectives' Jordan Cowan:

Carolina Kostner skates to ‘Golden Butterflies’ at Ghiaccio Spettacolo: LIGHT (Cortina, 2023):

Keegan Messing skates to ‘The Mountain Song’ at Ghiaccio Spettacolo: LIGHT (Cortina, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqHVdxS3axc

Stéphane Lambiel performs 'Poeta Flamenco' (Friends on Ice [Japan] 2023 Preview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82FOiN4v_As

Stéphane Lambiel and Guillaume Cizeron perform an improvisation choreography exercise created by Khoudia Touré, set to Henryk Gorecki's "Symphony No.3, Op.36": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Xq1AjHg4Y

Eric Radford skates to ‘Fljotavik’ by Sigur Rós: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwqArZ5JowA/

I’m very proud to share this little project with you.is one of my favourite songs by my favourite artist and I wanted to express how it makes me feel. This past year was a major transition for me that brought about major change in my life. After feeling lost and uncertain about which direction I needed to go I feel like I’ve arrived to a new place and am at a new beginning. So I’ve titled this little project ‘Arrival’.
I want to thank Julie Marcotte and Jordan Cowan for sharing in the creative process. It was a real pleasure.

 

[Sylvia]

Reviving this thread...

Eric Radford and Molly Lanaghan have been announced as the new pros for ITV's "Dancing On Ice" show/competition in 2025:

Dancing on Ice on Instagram: "Give a warm welcome to our #DancingOnIce Pro Skaters! ❄️ Returning to the rink are @andybuchanan2, @annettedytrt, @brendynhatfield, @colin_grafton, @markhanretty, , @slongchambon, @tippyroo_2the_rescue, , @vanessabauer_

9,494 likes, 256 comments - dancingonice on October 28, 2024: "Give a warm welcome to our #DancingOnIce Pro Skaters! ❄️ Returning to the rink are @andybuchanan2, @annettedytrt, @brendynhatfield, @colin_grafton, @markhanretty, , @slongchambon, @tippyroo_2the_rescue, , @vanessabauer_skates...

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Returning pros are Andy Buchanan, Annette Dytrt, Brendyn Hatfield, Colin Grafton, Mark Hanretty, Vanessa Bauer, Vanessa James, Sylvain Longchambon, Tippy Packard, and Vicky Ogden.

 

[Sylvia]

Yebin Mok was involved for the first time with Holiday on Ice rehearsals in Belgium for a new touring show (“Horizons”), working with Christopher Dean and Mark Naylor - her video today: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBrrILExpG_/

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ETA: Canada’s Matthew Markell is a principal skater and pair Elizabeth Thibodeau-Mailhot/Daniel Villeneuve are on their first pro contract as understudies, IIRC.

 

[Karen-W]

Reviving this thread...

Eric Radford and Molly Lanaghan have been announced as the new pros for ITV's "Dancing On Ice" show/competition in 2025:

Dancing on Ice on Instagram: "Give a warm welcome to our #DancingOnIce Pro Skaters! ❄️ Returning to the rink are @andybuchanan2, @annettedytrt, @brendynhatfield, @colin_grafton, @markhanretty, , @slongchambon, @tippyroo_2the_rescue, , @vanessabauer_

9,494 likes, 256 comments - dancingonice on October 28, 2024: "Give a warm welcome to our #DancingOnIce Pro Skaters! ❄️ Returning to the rink are @andybuchanan2, @annettedytrt, @brendynhatfield, @colin_grafton, @markhanretty, , @slongchambon, @tippyroo_2the_rescue, , @vanessabauer_skates...

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Returning pros are Andy Buchanan, Annette Dytrt, Brendyn Hatfield, Colin Grafton, Mark Hanretty, Vanessa Bauer, Vanessa James, Sylvain Longchambon, Tippy Packard, and Vicky Ogden.

Mark Hanretty's post this morning about this coming series - he's announced it will be his last as one of the pro skaters.

Mark Hanretty on Instagram: "I’m back! Hard to believe I’m embarking on my 12th series of Dancing on Ice. ?? I’m as excited as ever and so grateful for the chance to work on the greatest show on ice once again. This will be my last year as a pro s

156 likes, 11 comments - markhanretty on October 29, 2024: "I’m back! Hard to believe I’m embarking on my 12th series of Dancing on Ice. ?? I’m as excited as ever and so grateful for the chance to work on the greatest show on ice once again. This will be my last year as a pro skater and I’m...

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[Orm Irian]

He's been at it for a few months now, but retired Norwegian skater Sondre Oddvoll Boe is currently skating with Disney On Ice's Let's Dance tour as a principal skater (here's his instagram post announcing it). One of the roles he performs is Scar from The Lion King - which, honestly, a few more skaters doing The Lion King should try using Be Prepared instead of the same old dreary music cuts!

 

[Belsornia]

Mark Hanretty's post this morning about this coming series - he's announced it will be his last as one of the pro skaters.

Well, Mark was angsting about turning 40 during the JGP coverage.

Hopefully it means he’ll be available for more commentary during the senior season next year.

 

[Sylvia]

While Shawn Sawyer "retired from competition in 2011, he continued performing and is now a featured role in Cirque du Soleil's Crystal, which will be stopping in Saint John from Jan. 2 to 5." (Dec. 15, 2024): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/cirque-du-soleil-saint-john-1.7408822

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Putting this here, and merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone.

Oksana Baiul on Instagram: "I love it just love it ??❤️⛸️ third day skating after a little break ?????"

766 likes, 45 comments - oksanabaiul on December 14, 2024: "I love it just love it ??❤️⛸️ third day skating after a little break ?????".

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[Sylvia]

Joe Johnson posted yesterday about his hip surgery:

Joe Johnson on Instagram: "I had my raggedy hip fixed! The list of people to thank for keeping me sane the last couple weeks is very long, but it can’t go unmentioned that without @pz3_skating and the medical team at HSS, and the remarkable support o

889 likes, 39 comments - joejohnsonice on December 16, 2024: "I had my raggedy hip fixed! The list of people to thank for keeping me sane the last couple weeks is very long, but it can’t go unmentioned that without @pz3_skating and the medical team at HSS, and the remarkable support of...

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I had my raggedy hip fixed! The list of people to thank for keeping me sane the last couple weeks is very long, but it can’t go unmentioned that without @pz3_skating and the medical team at HSS, and the remarkable support of @mitchellallison.studio , I would probably have needed to hang up my skates. I’m feeling better every day and hopefully will be zooming around again soon TLDR, they got me gal but I’m deeply grateful for my support system and if that’s you I love you!

(Karina Manta posted in the comments: "Clearing up the rumors that we haven't been skating together because we're beefing ".)

Ice Dance International's 10th anniversary tour, SOAR, is scheduled to begin on Feb. 28, 2025 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, and end on March 24 in Peoria, Arizona - tickets (14 cities): https://icedanceinternational.simpletix.com/

Ice Dance International on Instagram: "Announcing our tenth anniversary tour, SOAR! Join us at a city near you this March! Tickets and info at #linkinbio . . @boisefsc @dscclub @foxvalleyicearena @wisconsin_fsc @chelseapiersnyc @azicepeoria @sunvall

149 likes, 10 comments - icedanceinternational on December 3, 2024: "Announcing our tenth anniversary tour, SOAR! Join us at a city near you this March! Tickets and info at #linkinbio . . @boisefsc @dscclub @foxvalleyicearena @wisconsin_fsc @chelseapiersnyc @azicepeoria @sunvalley...

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[Sylvia]

Canada’s Bennet Toman and Michelle Long have been performing at “The Well” in Toronto this winter and the final 3 shows are today:

Bennet Toman on Instagram: "What a great way to end the holiday season! Come see the final holiday skating show by @storm.productionsinc at @thewell_to. Shows are at 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm. There will also be a public skate at 4:30pm if you wanted to

84 likes, 3 comments - boosterbmt on January 5, 2025: "What a great way to end the holiday season! Come see the final holiday skating show by @storm.productionsinc at @thewell_to. Shows are at 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm. There will also be a public skate at 4:30pm if you wanted to learn and skate...

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Bennet Toman on Instagram: "A little clip from our 1st show day today! Thank you @storm.productionsinc for the opportunity and @thewell_to for hosting such a beautiful setting for a skating show. Catch the show every Sunday in December at 1pm & 3pm!

139 likes, 5 comments - boosterbmt on December 8, 2024: "A little clip from our 1st show day today! Thank you @storm.productionsinc for the opportunity and @thewell_to for hosting such a beautiful setting for a skating show. Catch the show every Sunday in December at 1pm & 3pm! . . . #show...

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Michelle Lee on Instagram: "Ending the holiday season the best way I know how to ⛸️🥰!!! Last three shows of the season with @storm.productionsinc @thewell_to today, Sunday January 5th at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00pm"

220 likes, 3 comments - themichellelong on January 5, 2025: "Ending the holiday season the best way I know how to ⛸️🥰!!! Last three shows of the season with @storm.productionsinc @thewell_to today, Sunday January 5th at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00pm".

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Photos by Izza on Instagram: "What a beautiful performance by this amazing team member of @storm.productionsinc at @thewell_to at the rink sponsored by @chevroletcanada Don’t miss out next Sunday! @nexxiceelite12 @themichellelong @alixdemi @juliad

103 likes, 2 comments - photobyizza on December 15, 2024: "What a beautiful performance by this amazing team member of @storm.productionsinc at @thewell_to at the rink sponsored by @chevroletcanada Don’t miss out next Sunday! @nexxiceelite12 @themichellelong @alixdemi @juliademi28...

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[Sylvia]

USFS' Spotlight article back in early September 2024 was on Jordan Bauth: https://www.usfigureskating.org/news/article/jordan-bauth-just-cruisin-through-life

Bauth had a successful competitive skating career, competing at the U.S. Junior Championships and the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. In addition, she competed at the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria. She was part of the gold medal-winning mixed team at the event.
She skated competitively for 16 years before making the switch to professional skating. Shortly after graduating from Buffalo State University with a degree in fashion merchandising in 2019, she accepted her first contract with the Royal Caribbean cruise line.

Bauth's playlist of videos from her most recently concluded contract on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7G5MNU-SrucvMaJvz-85EkCocjMcYAlK

 

[Sylvia]

Dancing on Ice 2025 will return on Sunday, January 12, 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX in Great Britain.

The couples who are now in training for the 2025 series are...

Dan Edgar and Vanessa James
Ferne McCann and Brendyn Hatfield
Mollie Pearce and Colin Grafton
Sir Steve Redgrave and Vicky Ogden
Chris Taylor and Vanessa Bauer
Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford (new pro)
Dame Sarah Storey (injury update: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/32421273/sarah-storey-returns-to-dancing-on-ice/) and Sylvain Longchambon
Anton Ferdinand and Annette Dytrt
Josh Jones and Tippy Packard
Chelsee Healey and Andy Buchanan
Sam Aston and Molly Lanaghan (new pro)
Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty (has said this season, his 12th, is his final one)

ETA - ITV's Dancing on Ice Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/dancingonice/

Pros group photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDrrEvigXXx/

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Charlie Brooks and Eric Radford

I just read the article at substack posted about Gabriella and I saw this couple and thought cool a same sex couple, then I googled it and I saw it’s one of those ….. how do you call it …. a heterosexual couple.

I hear by propose ANL and Paul Poirier (both in back cut outs)

 

[Kateri]

I hear by propose ANL and Paul Poirier (both in back cut outs)

For a more interesting asymmetric effect, one of you should wear the costume with the cutout, and the other one should wear just the cutout part.

I'll let you choose who wears which.

 

[Sylvia]

ITV's Dancing on Ice premiered earlier today - Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty placed 1st of the first 6 couples to compete:

Dancing on Ice on Instagram: "🩵 Week One Leaderboard 🩵 This week’s skaters set the bar very high!"

4,094 likes, 79 comments - dancingonice on January 12, 2025: "🩵 Week One Leaderboard 🩵 This week’s skaters set the bar very high!".

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4 photos from their performance to "Let's Do It" by Cole Porter: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEvRO5WNKUW/

 

[ostile17]

Torvill and Dean perform to "Let The Good Times Roll" last night on the first episode of Dancing on Ice.

 

[Sylvia]

Tim Koleto has been performing with Doug Webster's Ice Dance International (partnered with Karina Manta since Joe Johnson's hip injury and subsequent surgery - refer to post #13 above) and he formally announced his retirement from competition yesterday on Instagram (linked in the Dance Hall thread here https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...n-tea-dance-party.111699/page-22#post-6728360) as well as on X.

I noticed that Koleto posted an addendum on X that I didn't see on his Insta post that reads: "PS Misato and I will see you on tour this spring and summer. Can’t wait to perform together again in a new and context for us. ?"