Figure skating television schedule, starting with Skate America on NBC on October 22. [Figure Skating Fan Page]
Florent Amodio feels no pressure to defend European title. [icenetwork]
Mirai Nagasu wins Nebelhorn Trophy competition in Oberstdorf, Germany. Caydee Denney and John Coughlin win bronze in pairs. See complete results here. [deu-event]
Check out photos from A Tribute to the Protopopovs from Lake Placid. [Lake Placid Skater]
Johnny Weir headlines Ice Theatre of New York's annual benefit gala on October 24 in NYC. [IceTheatre] (photo from l to r, benefit co-chair Aja Zanova, Johnny Weir, Ice Theatre of New York founder Moira North, photo credit Erika Harrsch)
[UPDATE 11/10/11: CASTING HAS CONCLUDED! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS!]
Casting KIDS ON ICE for Lifetime! Seeking young ice skaters for new series
Los Angeles, CA. – September 12, 2011, – Collins Avenue is seeking kids (ages 6-13) and their moms, along with their coach(es), who are serious about competing and winning ice skating competitions. Moms or Dads must be actively involved in helping their kids train and prepare for each competition. It must be a top priority for these families but it doesn’t have to be their only interest. Collins Avenue is seeking families and coaches with strong personalities, talent, passion and the desire to win! This is a very short casting process so please submit NOW!
If you or anyone you know are interested in this TV project, please email lschwartz@collinsave.com or kdrakes@collinsave.com the following info:
• Name of ice skating club and ice skating instructor (be sure this is in the subject line of your email) • Name and age of skater • Parents name • Phone number, email and state of residence • Picture of skater, mom, dad and coach • Brief description of family, level of talent, interest, hobbies, parent’s occupations • List awards and accomplishments • Describe your relationship with your coach (in a few sentences please) • YOU MUST INCLUDE A PICTURE OF THE SKATER, COACH and PARENTS
Again, this is short casting process -- please help spread the word for Kids On Ice!
Ice Theatre of New York Honors US Champion Johnny Weir at its 2011 Benefit Gala and Performance
New York City, NY --- Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY), the nation’s premier ice dancing ensemble, will host the company’s annual Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m., at Chelsea Pier’s Sky Rink in NYC. Festivities include a performance featuring US Champion and two-time Olympian Johnny Weir and Ice Theatre of New York at Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers. Skating legend, Aja Zanova, visionary ice show promoter, Tom Collins, and founder of Fireworks Sports Marketing, Tara Modlin, will Co-Chair a star-studded benefit honoring Johnny Weir at The Lighthouse in Chelsea Piers immediately following the show. Says honoree Johnny Weir: "I'm so excited to be honored by Ice Theatre of New York because I have admired their commitment to the art and sport of figure skating for as long as I can remember. I’m also thrilled to have another opportunity to perform at my home base, New York City.” (photo at right, Johnny Weir and agent Tara Modlin of Fireworks Sports Marketing)
“We honor Johnny Weir for being an enthusiastic supporter of artistic skating as well as someone who “dares to be different,” says Moira North, ITNY’s Artistic Director. Weir joins an esteemed list of ITNY honorees including Dick Button, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Nancy Kerrigan, Vera Wang, Paul Wylie, and Aja Zanova. In addition to honoring Johnny Weir, ITNY will present the Ice Angel Award to Margarita Sears and the Will Sears Fund for their generous support of the creation of new works for the Company. Ice Rink Events, the leading manufacturer of modular ice technologies, will be recognized with the Arts & Business Partnership Award for supporting Ice Theatre of New York with quality ice surfaces for the proscenium stage.
For more information on the October 24 gala, including ticket purchase, contact ITNY at (212) 929-5811 or click here.
Below is last year's ITNY gala which honored Dorothy Hamill. Johnny Weir was a guest skater and performed two numbers:
2012 US Figure Skating Championships tickets now available! [SkateSanJose2012]
Check out photos from A Tribute to the Protopopovs from Lake Placid. [Lake Placid Skater]
