PHOTOS BY BEN SOLOMON


Boitano, Mannheim Steamroller to perform Thanksgiving weekend on NBC


After enjoying a fi lling Thanks- Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev


giving holiday meal, sit back, relax and take in a time-honored family tra- dition on NBC. Disson Skating pres- ents PANDORA Unforgettable Holi- day Moments on Ice, which features an all-star skating cast performing to the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. “Many of life’s unforgettable


moments take place around the hol- iday season,” said Angel Ilagan, vice president of marketing for PANDORA North America. “And for the third con- secutive year, we have the joy of cele- brating these moments with millions of others including a remarkable cast of Olympic skaters.” The two-hour show, which was


taped on Nov. 10 at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, will air at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 25. Olympic cham- pion Kristi Yamaguchi and three-time U.S. titlist Michael Weiss will host the event.


Alissa Czisny Performing to the live music of


the biggest-selling Christmas artist in history, Olympic champion Brian Boi- tano will be joined by World champi- ons Elvis Stojko, Yuka Sato and Kim- mie Meissner as well as reigning U.S. champion Ashley Wagner and 2011 U.S. champion Alissa Czisny. Ryan Bradley, the 2011 U.S. champion; 2008 U.S. champion Mi- rai Nagasu; Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette; and fi ve-time U.S. ice dancing champions Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev round out this stellar lineup. Mannheim Steamroller has sold


more than 40 million albums, includ- ing 27 million in the Christmas music genre, making it one of the top 50 biggest selling musical artists of all time.


To purchase tickets, call


602.639.8999. For more information, go to www.dissonskating.com.


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PSA’S DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY 1938-2013


Celebrating 75 years of coaching excellence through education and accreditation


I May 23-25, 2013


For the Professional Skaters Association, the year 1938 marks its somewhat humble beginning. Over the next 75 years, our association grew to over 6,000 to become the largest and most renowned coaching organization in the world. Celebrate our rich history by joining us in Chicago for the 2013 International Conference and Trade Show!


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