MORGAN PARK SPORTS CENTER PRESENTS
SMILE, SKATE, CELEBRATE! 2021 Ice Show
WELCOME TO OUR 2021 ICE SHOW Dear Ice Show Guests and Participants: On behalf of the staff of Morgan Park Sports Center and ASM Global, I welcome you to our 2021 Summer Virtual Ice Show: Smile, Skate, Celebrate! This past year and a half has challenged us all in ways we couldn’t imagine – and as a community, we’ve figured out how to rise out of it! The perseverance from our skaters and coaches is much to be admired. As we look ahead, I’m inspired by their dedication to find ways to thrive and continue learning in new ways, and am excited to see what this ‘new normal’ will look like. I was devastated to have to cancel our 2020 Ice Show, but we are happier than ever to be able to offer the opportunity to our skaters to perform for their friends and family, now! Growing up as a figure skater, “Ice Show Season” was always my favorite time of year, and I am thrilled to be able to bring that same joy, wonder, nerves and excitement to our skaters. Coaches and skaters alike, have worked hard for years to build the MPSC Skating Program, and after all the struggles we’ve been through recently I’m so happy to say that our program is as strong as ever – and it’s all thanks to you! Thank you to the professional skating staff, for the creativity and hard work that went into making this a great show. It was a quick turnaround after getting approval to host the performance, and they’ve worked incredibly hard to put together this wonderful Ice Show. Thank you, also, to the parents and family members who are instrumental in the success of our program, by giving their support to the skaters and skating program throughout the year. I'm so grateful to everyone who makes this show a success. It would not be possible without your help! Most important, I would like to thank the entire cast of skaters, who are so inspiring all year long and who worked very hard to put this show together for you, in just 3 weeks! Enjoy the show! Warmest Regards, Kathy Janik Figure Skating Coordinator
SMILE, SKATE, CELEBRATE! RUNNING SHOW ORDER
(Sunday Only) Guest Skater – Ami Parakh Snowplow Sam Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin) Iyanna Smith 24 Karat Gold (Bruno Mars) Sarah Strauss Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys)
Basic 3 – 4 C’est La Vie (B*Witched) Laiya Wheeler Uptown Funk (Kidz Bop Cover) Sonja Mulchrone I Feel Better When I’m Dancing (Meghan Trainor) Basic 5 – 6 Keep Holding On (Glee Cover)
Alexandra, Elise, and Liliana Wasowski Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy (Tchaikovsky)
Olivia and Sophia Delgadillo Ice Cream (BLACKPINK)
Basic 1 – 2 Happy (Pharrell)
Valeria and Victoria Huang Memories (Maroon 5)
Cristela Qian Let It Go (Idina Menzel)
Pre-FreeSkate – FreeSkate 1 Level of Concern (21 Pilots)
Jayden Huang Believer (Imagine Dragons)
Leia Balta Merry Go Round of Life (Vitamin String Quartet)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MPSC Skating Staff, including Coaches Tessa, Tina, and Diana who choreographed the show’s group numbers. Ice Skating Coordinator: Kathy Janik Announcer: Paul Mulchrone (Sonja’s Dad) Videographer: Damon Smith (Iyanna’s Dad) Music Player: Jamie Wasowski (Alexandra, Elise and Liliana’s Mom) Chicago Park District ASM Global Monterrey Security Automated Lighting Design, Inc.
(Sunday Only) Guest Skater – Ami Parakh
Snowplow Sam Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin)
Iyanna Smith 24 Karat Gold (Bruno Mars)
Sarah Strauss Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys)
Alexandra, Elise, & Liliana Wasowski Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy (Tchaikovsky)
Basic 1 – 2 Happy (Pharrell)
Cristela Qian Let It Go (Idina Menzel)
Jayden Huang Believer (Imagine Dragons)
Basic 3 – 4 C’est La Vie (B*Witched)
Laiya Wheeler Uptown Funk (Kidz Bop Cover)
Sonja Mulchrone I Feel Better When I’m Dancing (Meghan Trainor)
Basic 5 – 6 Keep Holding On (Glee Cover)
Olivia and Sophia Delgadillo Ice Cream (BLACKPINK)
Valeria and Victoria Huang Memories (Maroon 5)
Pre-FreeSkate – FreeSkate 1 Level of Concern (21 Pilots)
Leia Balta Merry Go Round of Life (Vitamin String Quartet)
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