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Why You Should Arrive Early for Skating Performances

Christina (8) (on right) and other skaters ready for their Pops on Ice performance, 1998.

Competitions, test sessions, and exhibitions can be stressful at times, especially if you’re running late. Here are some tips for less stress before performance and reasons why it’s important to arrive early for skating performances. Allow plenty of time to warm up off ice. Allow enough time to complete makeup, hair style, and get costume…

Top Tip for Skating Performances and Competitions

Christina Chitwood and Mark Hanretty having fun performing to “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön” from The Swing Kids at the 2009 European Championships. (Photo by Liz Chastney)

  Competing and performing can be a nerve-racking experience. It can also be a wonderful and enjoyable experience. How you approach the competition can make all the difference in the world. From my experiences at many different kinds of ice skating competitions from national championships to international senior B competitions to the European and World…

How to Choose Music for Performance

Christina Chitwood and Mark Hanretty performing to “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön” from The Swing Kids at the 2009 European Championships. (Photo by Liz Chastney)

  Most of us listen to music every day. However, if we were asked what would be good music to perform to, would it be easy to answer? Maybe or maybe not. Whether you’re choosing music for a show performance, such as an upcoming Christmas show, or for a competition program, here are some tips…

Top 7 Show Essentials

Chrissy and Mark Performing a Daft Punk Number. (Photo by Jane Vernon

  What are the most important things you need to perform? You may be skating in an ice show, acting in a play, performing in a concert, or modeling at a photo shoot. Whatever your performance or show, here are my top 7 show essentials. 1. Skates/shoes/equipment   If you are an ice skater, it is…

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