The Moose Jaw Skating Club is hard at work perfecting their moves for the upcoming ice show on Mar. 15 at Mosaic Place, which coach Bree Campbell says will be backed by some recognizable music.
This year’s theme is “The Best of the Best,” with each number choreographed to a famous, chart-topping hit from sometime in the last few decades to pique the interest of the crowd and skaters alike.
“I'm always trying to outdo previous shows that we've done and keep things fresh and exciting and keep the skaters engaged,” said Campbell. “So, [this year] we wanted to feature music that the skaters were familiar with and that the audience would be familiar with.”
Organizers have chosen a range of music, from Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga, and skaters are all taking part in a variety of numbers this year.
The Club puts a lot of effort into the production each year, and the end goal is always to put on a show that’s enjoyable to everyone in the stands — the skaters, their family, and anyone who decides to stop in for the entertainment.
“We put a lot of effort into choreographing, putting the numbers together and our props and how we lay it out, to make it feel like a big production,” said Campbell. “We really try to make it appealing to all public members, even if they’re not a member of our club.”
The ice show is the final performance for the club, for skaters of all ages to show off the skills they’ve been working hard to perfect all year long. It also offers a unique chance to perform in a new arena from their usual place of practice.
“We love being able to put on our show at Mosaic. It's such an amazing facility and it makes it extra special for our skaters [to be] able to put on our show in a big beautiful rink with all the perks, the lights and the sound system,” said Campbell.
The show is always a highlight for the skaters, who get excited about the theme usually before it's even chosen.
“It's a great opportunity for our skaters to showcase what they've been working on and accomplished throughout the year and everybody really looks forward to it,” said Campbell. “It's lots of fun coming up with the idea and keeping it a secret from everybody and then having a big reveal.”
The ice show will take place at 2 p.m. on Mar. 15. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids ages six and up, and kids under five are free.
Tickets for the show can be purchased on the club's website, from club members at any of the ice show practices leading up to the show — the schedule for which can be found online— or by messaging the club on Facebook. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the show.
