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Theatre On Ice


What is Theatre On Ice?

Theatre On Ice (TOI) is a form of competitive figure skating that is popular in Europe, where it is known as Ballet on Ice. It combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theater and dance. Teams consist of between eight and 30 skaters. Solo skating is discouraged, but is permitted in limited amounts if it enhances the overall telling of the program's story. The programs are judged by regular U.S. Figure Skating judges and are evaluated on technical merit and presentation with emphasis on originality, costuming, artistry and musicality.

There are several TOI teams and TOI competitions around the country, and U.S. Figure Skating is making an effort to standardize and promote this discipline. Skaters, both competitive and noncompetitive, can learn and grow on a theatre team. Best of all, a team can draw club skaters together and increase club spirit.

Both skaters and clubs can experience great rewards from forming and/or joining a Theatre On Ice team. Skaters receive the following benefits:
    • More competitions when performing in competitions and shows
    • A chance to develop the dramatic side of their skating
    • A chance to be part of a team while continuing to use their technical skills
    • A chance to travel both locally and internationally
    • A chance to make new friends both in and out of the club
    • A chance to relax while performing and competing for competitive skaters

    The resources will help you on your Theatre On Ice journey including a list of current teams, and an informational guide for forming a Theatre On Ice team.

    The Theatre On Ice Program is under the auspices of the Theatrical Skating Committee.

    2013 Theatre On Ice Season Notes:

    Effective October 25, 2012, the Open Division maximum number of skaters on a team has been changed. For the 2012-13 season, Open teams will consist of a minimum of 8 skaters and a maximum of 20 skaters.

    2013 National Theatre On Ice Competition

    June 20-22, 2013
    Troy, Ohio
    Hosted by the Troy Skating Club
    2013 National Theatre On Ice Competition Announcement (PDF)

    2013 Choreographic Exercise

    Style: Cultural Dance - Movement and music based on the tradition and culture of a geographic location. Ex. Folkdance, African Dance, Indian Dance, Irish Step-dance etc.

    Choreographic Process: Repetition - Repeating a motif, gesture, or larger sequence of movement throughout the number.

    Body Movement: Level Change - Showing variations of the height of body movement: Low, (lunges, sit spin, ice level body movement etc.) Medium (camel spin, Ina Bauer, etc.) or High (jumps, leaps, or lifts etc.)


    2013 CE Webinar
    To view the 2013 CE Webinar from September 23, 2012 please click here.



    2013 Nations Cup
    April 26-28, 2013
    Logrono, Spain

    Participating 2013 Nations Cup Theatre On Ice Teams:

    Senior Teams
    Los Angeles Ice Theater
    Colonial Broadway Blades
    ACT 1 of Boston
    Harmony Theatre Company of Michigan

    Junior Teams
    Houston Starz Theatre On Ice
    Houston Ice Theatre Skaters
    Harmony Theatre Company of Michigan

    Novice Teams
    Space Coast Hurricanes
    Bravo!

    Adult Teams
    Imagica Theatre On Ice of Boston
    Space Coast Frozen Hurricanes
    Harmony Theatre Company of Michigan

    For a complete list of participating Nations Cup teams and officials, please click here.

    Photos from 2013 Nations Cup can be found here. Photos courtesy of Kathy Slack.

    Upcoming Events

    2014 National Theatre On Ice Competition

    U.S. Figure Skating has selected Dearborn, Michigan as the site of the 2014 National Theatre On Ice competition. The event will be hosted by the Dearborn Figure Skating Club and will take place at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center, June 26-28, 2014.

    2012 National Theatre On Ice Competition

    2012 National Theatre On Ice Competition
    June 21-23, 2012
    Strongsville, Ohio
    Hosted by Greater Cleveland Council of Figure Skating Clubs
    Click here (PDF) for the competition announcement

    2013 Nations Cup Selection Criteria
    The Nations Cup Team Selections have been completed and posted, please click here (PDF) to view the document.

    The selection criteria for the 2013 Nations Cup can be found here (PDF)

    2011 Competitions

    2011 Nations Cup and 2011 National Theatre On Ice Competition
    April 6-10, 2011
    Hyannis, Mass.

    THEATRE ON ICE TEAM AND COMPETITION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    Our goal is to continue the growth of Theatre On Ice through the increased participation of Theatre On Ice teams and entrants in the National Theatre On Ice competition. If you have any suggestions on how to improve or expand the Theatre On Ice competitive experience, please notify Jim McManus, national vice chair fir Theatre on Ice at jim.mcmanus@fmr.com.

    If you have not done so already, please register your Theatre On Ice teams for the season using the Theatre On Ice Team Application (PDF).