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‘Stars on Ice’
The Acrisure Arena, located in the heart of the Desert, recently hosted a highly anticipated event showcasing the awe-inspiring talents of Professional Olympic Champion Medalists, US medalists, and dance champions.
The event was an unforgettable experience for Coachella Valley residents and anyone keen on witnessing Olympic skaters perform live. The show was thrilling, with the skaters effortlessly twirling at incredible speeds while the dancing skaters were mesmerizing to watch. The event drew in over 3,000 attendees, including children, who were amazed by the skaters’ abilities and grace. This unforgettable performance was all part of the 2023 Stars On Ice Tour.
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During his final tour, Kurt Browning, a Canadian icon, wowed audiences with his impressive jumps and twirls. After 30 years and over 1000 performances, Browning demonstrated why he is so highly regarded. The show began with all twelve skaters on the ice at once before each skater showcased their maneuvers and lined up together at the end.
A young skater made her debut on the tour with a beautiful routine. Following this was a performance by Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier as dance partners, with impressive lifts and speed. Each routine was exciting to watch.
The atmosphere was electric as the crowd cheered on the skaters at the rink. Nathan Chen, the US Olympic Champion, wowed everyone with his impressive twirls and double jumps and even amazed the audience with a back flip in mid-air. Another skater added to the excitement by tossing his partner while dancing. It was indeed a thrilling spectacle to watch!
Skaters included Nathan Chen, Kurt Browning, Dance Champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Japanese Champion Satoko Miyahara, 2022 World Junior Champions Ilia Malinin and Isabeau Levito, Olympic Medalists Alexa Knierim, Brandon Frazier, Madison Chock, Evan Bates, and Jason Brown. This is something everyone should see if they are asked to return.