2015 N A T I O N AL THEATRE O N ICE C OMPETITIO N
purpose, one final move and one victory. Space Coast Hurricanes garnered the silver medal with their version of “Social Media Takes Over the World.” Capitalizing on its popularity, the team demonstrated the social media phenom- enon and the relationships humans require. Harmony Teatre Company’s program pro- vided the audience members with a spectacular evening at the Moulin Rouge, with a vibrant and energetic program that included the popular
cancan dance. Novice Harmony claimed top honors with its
program titled “Te Dollhouse,” which tells the story of three little girls who had a dream to make music and entertain. Te graceful music-box dancers provided lovely spiral sequences, strong lifts and amazing footwork.
Los Angeles Ice Teater se-
cured silver with its tribute to “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead.) Te beautiful daylong Mexican cele- bration finds the living happily and joyously remembering their loved ones who have passed on. Te team creatively used backdrops and curtains. A strong spin sequence sur- rounded by a spiral se- quence, robust lifts and high energy enhanced this pro- gram, as did sound effects. Te haunting church bells and powerful ending were also a highlight. San Francisco
Ice Teatre delighted the crowd with a trip through everyone’s favorite game, “Can- dyland,” to capture
third place. Tis program not only pro-
vided fun and intricate footwork and great in- teraction, but some of the best costumes of the event, from neon lollipop skaters in cellophane hoop skirts to beautiful ribbon candy in colors of mint and yellow and yes, a silly gingerbread man and that mischievous molasses swamp, beautifully skated by three skaters clad in brown chiffon.
Te adult teams received some of the best audience applause. Harmony Teatre Company’s rendition of
the Broadway hit Hairspray was a huge success. Broadway musicals are always popular TOI pro- grams, and Harmony adults donned the perfect costumes to present this lively musical, including awesome foam, blonde hairdos. Te team includ- ed a strong male spiral sequence and a well-exe- cuted wheel to conclude its program. Te domin- olike ending was one of the most unique moves of the entire competition, and it brought the crowd to its feet. Starz of Houston celebrated their silver medal
in a big way. Formed this past year, the 10-mem- ber team brought to life a beautiful and elegant art gallery, from statues breaking their molds, to the colors of Jackson Pollack bursting on the scene, and water lilies floating to a ballet of spring. Te
vibrant costumes, from the lime green water lilies to the stunning gray statues and the easels placed about the ice, showcased the team’s creative side. Te home club’s Yarmouth Ice Teatre Company also chose Broadway favorites, skating to “Hernando’s Hideaway” and “Whatever Lola Wants” en route to the bronze medal. Te ac- tion took place in the Hideaway, complete with cafe chairs and tables with red tablecloths, and of course, Hernando’s bar. Te group’s two male skaters executed powerful jumps, and with good team interpretation of the music, the audience was drawn into the fun.
Te two top preliminary teams interpreted the popular musical Peter Pan. Center Stage of Boston, Te Skating Club
of Boston’s preliminary team, placed first as it opened with a whimsical “I’m Flying” scene that included a spiral sequence and some humorous spinning pirates. Each character shoned within the team’s program. Virginia Ice Box Ensemble’s silver-winning
performance included wonderful costume effects such as Tinker Bell in LEDs. Te team also per- formed crowd-pleasing moves such as a silly croc- odile slithering around the ice. New England Ice Teatre captured the
bronze medal. Te team placed sixth in the CE portion, but its joyful and fun interpretation of the cartoon “Scooby-Doo” was a true hit. Fa- miliar characters Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne and the rest did their usual ghost-chasing on ice with some energetic moves and fitting costumes and scenery that transported the audience back to those Saturday morning cartoon days.
Broadway was a popular theme and Harmo- ny chose the fun and familiar Te Wizard of Oz. Tis high-energy program drew in the audience with dizzying skating, from flying monkeys to strong pass-throughs and good use of props. Of course, the witch met her fate in the end as this group demonstrated great presence and anima- tion.
ITS HOT, the Ice Teatre Skaters from the
Heart of Texas, won the silver medal with their program of Vikings and dragons. Te team dis- played great duet skating and ended with an intri- cate series of three simultaneous lifts. Chesapeake Sapphires, with their adaption
of another Broadway classic, Te Sound of Music, placed third. Te film celebrates its 50th anniver- sary this year, and the audience loved this group and their re-creation of this timeless classic. Of special note, the opening was especially poignant, with a series of skating edelweiss flowers dressed in adorable green-and-white flower costumes wel- coming Maria to the hills to sing. Te group also skated a cute puppet show during the “Te Lone- ly Goatherd,” demonstrating good use of simple props.
Chicagoland Ice Teatre of the Wagon
Wheel Figure Skating Club was the only Special Olympics team to participate in this new com- petitive division within TOI. Te audience loved its enthusiasm and heartwarming and ice-melting rendition of Frozen.
Center Stage of Boston – Preliminary champions Harmony Theatre Company – novice champions San Francisco Ice Theatre – junior champions
Harmony Theatre Company – senior champions
Harmony Theatre Company – adult champions
Harmony Theature Company – Open champions
Chicagoland Ice Theatre – Special Olympics SKATING 17
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