showcase on ice 2023: The '80s! - CLUB SKATERS
2023 Showcase on Ice Directors:
On Ice: Jil Dunn, (406) 370-0372, mazurkajil@gmail.com
Off Ice: Emily Weiler, (406) 531-4485, weiler.emily@gmail.com
Showcase on Ice Governing Principles:
1. The Showcase Directors reserve the right to move skaters, combine skaters and create skating numbers as they feel necessary to create the highest quality, most entertaining show possible.
2. Showcase on Ice is a skating opportunity, but it is also one of the club’s fundraising opportunities. Please help with volunteer and fundraising opportunities that coincide with Showcase on Ice to ensure both the success of the show and MFSC operations.
3. Skaters may sign up to perform in a maximum of 4 numbers including solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and groups numbers (dance number excluded). Please be prepared for a potentially quick costume change if you are participating in the maximum amount of numbers. Every effort will be made to spread out each participant’s numbers.
4. Skaters may be selected at the Directors discretion to skate in “transitional” numbers. Skaters may be asked to perform at any time even spur of the moment if necessary to make the show flow or to take up time while technical difficulties are worked out. Some of the transitional numbers are developed at the last minute. For those numbers the Showcase Director will choose the skaters in combinations that work best. Transitional number skaters will be selected based on performance needs for the number not skill or age. There is no charge for doing transitional numbers.
5. To be eligible for Showcase on Ice, skaters must have no outstanding debt owed to MFSC as of the Performance and Costume Fee Deadline of SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND.
On Ice: Jil Dunn, (406) 370-0372, mazurkajil@gmail.com
Off Ice: Emily Weiler, (406) 531-4485, weiler.emily@gmail.com
Showcase on Ice Governing Principles:
1. The Showcase Directors reserve the right to move skaters, combine skaters and create skating numbers as they feel necessary to create the highest quality, most entertaining show possible.
2. Showcase on Ice is a skating opportunity, but it is also one of the club’s fundraising opportunities. Please help with volunteer and fundraising opportunities that coincide with Showcase on Ice to ensure both the success of the show and MFSC operations.
3. Skaters may sign up to perform in a maximum of 4 numbers including solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets and groups numbers (dance number excluded). Please be prepared for a potentially quick costume change if you are participating in the maximum amount of numbers. Every effort will be made to spread out each participant’s numbers.
4. Skaters may be selected at the Directors discretion to skate in “transitional” numbers. Skaters may be asked to perform at any time even spur of the moment if necessary to make the show flow or to take up time while technical difficulties are worked out. Some of the transitional numbers are developed at the last minute. For those numbers the Showcase Director will choose the skaters in combinations that work best. Transitional number skaters will be selected based on performance needs for the number not skill or age. There is no charge for doing transitional numbers.
5. To be eligible for Showcase on Ice, skaters must have no outstanding debt owed to MFSC as of the Performance and Costume Fee Deadline of SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND.
Missoula Figure Skating Club member skaters are eligible for the following performance numbers in the 2023 Showcase on Ice, to be held Saturday, May 6th. Skaters must meet the specified qualifications by the first practice in order to skate in each particular number. Performance Fees may be refunded if skaters sign up for a certain number, but do not meet the specific qualifications by the first practice.
Club skaters can participate in LTS numbers too: for example, if you are a Basic 5 level Club skater that does not participate in the Learn to Skate program, but does skate on Club Ice, you may participate in the group number at your skating level. Visit the LTS page for information on their groups.
Requirements:
Any skater who is a member of the Missoula Figure Skating Club is eligible to sign-up for Club Numbers if they meet the specified requirements. Please see below for more information on eligibility according to the skater’s skating level. All soloists, duets, trios, quartets and quintets must also participate in one Club or LTS group number. Club numbers are opening, mid-show, closing, adult, or coaches. See LTS info for eligible group numbers.
Rehearsals:
Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets and Coaches numbers do not have specified rehearsal times. Practice for these numbers takes place on Club Ice, Open Figure Skating Sessions, Public Skate sessions, or off-ice. It is up to these skaters to arrange for their own coaching and choreography. The Dance number is arranged on club ice and/or public skate sessions, exact times TBD.
Solos
Club skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field test are eligible for solos. Solo skaters select their own music and are responsible for their own costumes and choreography. Music length should be no longer than 2 minutes unless the skater’s free skate competition or test level specifies longer. Solo eligible skaters may choose to do a duet, trio, quartet or quintet in lieu of their solo. Upload music selections to the MFSC website in MP3 format only. Questions? Text Emily Weiler (406) 531-4485
Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet
Club skaters who have passed Basic 3 but have not passed their Pre-Preliminary or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field test are eligible for a duet, trio, quartet or quintet. Skaters interested in performing in such a number shall get approval from the Show Director. The Show Director may also assign skaters to such numbers. Skaters of similar skating ability will be placed together. Music must be approved by the Show Director. Costumes and choreography are the responsibility of the skaters and should be coordinated with their coach and Show Director.
Upload music selections to the MFSC website in MP3 format only. Questions? Text Emily Weiler (406) 531-4485
Coaches Number – coached by Carly Dahms
Theme TBD
All MFSC approved coaches (Learn to Skate & private lesson) are eligible to skate in this number. Costumes and choreography are the responsibility of the skaters and should be coordinated with the Director. Please contact Carly before signing up for rehearsal information!
Dance Number – coached by Jil Dunn
Theme – Hickory Hoe Down ice dance pattern.
A performance fee of $10 is required for this number. Practices times TBD. You may also sign-up for this number after the rehearsal schedule is determined. Due to our desire to promote all disciplines of skating, participation in the dance number does not count towards your maximum of 3 numbers.
Club Adult Number – coached by Anna Blair
Theme TBD
Club member adult skaters are eligible to participate in this number. Choreography will be provided by a Club coach. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Opening Number – coached by Carly Dahms
Theme TBD
All Club skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves test are eligible for this number. Skaters who have landed their axel will be featured at some point during the performance. The skater must be enrolled in at least one other number. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Mid Show Number – coached by Anna Blair
Theme - Kung Fu Fighting (Junior EDGE program)
All Club skaters who have NOT passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves test are eligible for this number. Skaters who participated in the Junior Edge team this season are also eligible for this number even if tested above eligibility levels. The skater must be enrolled in at least one other number. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Closing Number – coached by Jil Dunn
Theme – It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me or Senior EDGE program (tbd by skaters & coach)
All Club skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves test are eligible for this number. Skaters should have strong skating skills and power, scratch spin and be able to land a loop jump. The skater must be enrolled in at least one other number. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Club skaters can participate in LTS numbers too: for example, if you are a Basic 5 level Club skater that does not participate in the Learn to Skate program, but does skate on Club Ice, you may participate in the group number at your skating level. Visit the LTS page for information on their groups.
Requirements:
Any skater who is a member of the Missoula Figure Skating Club is eligible to sign-up for Club Numbers if they meet the specified requirements. Please see below for more information on eligibility according to the skater’s skating level. All soloists, duets, trios, quartets and quintets must also participate in one Club or LTS group number. Club numbers are opening, mid-show, closing, adult, or coaches. See LTS info for eligible group numbers.
Rehearsals:
Solos, Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets and Coaches numbers do not have specified rehearsal times. Practice for these numbers takes place on Club Ice, Open Figure Skating Sessions, Public Skate sessions, or off-ice. It is up to these skaters to arrange for their own coaching and choreography. The Dance number is arranged on club ice and/or public skate sessions, exact times TBD.
Solos
Club skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field test are eligible for solos. Solo skaters select their own music and are responsible for their own costumes and choreography. Music length should be no longer than 2 minutes unless the skater’s free skate competition or test level specifies longer. Solo eligible skaters may choose to do a duet, trio, quartet or quintet in lieu of their solo. Upload music selections to the MFSC website in MP3 format only. Questions? Text Emily Weiler (406) 531-4485
Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet
Club skaters who have passed Basic 3 but have not passed their Pre-Preliminary or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field test are eligible for a duet, trio, quartet or quintet. Skaters interested in performing in such a number shall get approval from the Show Director. The Show Director may also assign skaters to such numbers. Skaters of similar skating ability will be placed together. Music must be approved by the Show Director. Costumes and choreography are the responsibility of the skaters and should be coordinated with their coach and Show Director.
Upload music selections to the MFSC website in MP3 format only. Questions? Text Emily Weiler (406) 531-4485
Coaches Number – coached by Carly Dahms
Theme TBD
All MFSC approved coaches (Learn to Skate & private lesson) are eligible to skate in this number. Costumes and choreography are the responsibility of the skaters and should be coordinated with the Director. Please contact Carly before signing up for rehearsal information!
Dance Number – coached by Jil Dunn
Theme – Hickory Hoe Down ice dance pattern.
A performance fee of $10 is required for this number. Practices times TBD. You may also sign-up for this number after the rehearsal schedule is determined. Due to our desire to promote all disciplines of skating, participation in the dance number does not count towards your maximum of 3 numbers.
Club Adult Number – coached by Anna Blair
Theme TBD
Club member adult skaters are eligible to participate in this number. Choreography will be provided by a Club coach. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Opening Number – coached by Carly Dahms
Theme TBD
All Club skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves test are eligible for this number. Skaters who have landed their axel will be featured at some point during the performance. The skater must be enrolled in at least one other number. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Mid Show Number – coached by Anna Blair
Theme - Kung Fu Fighting (Junior EDGE program)
All Club skaters who have NOT passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves test are eligible for this number. Skaters who participated in the Junior Edge team this season are also eligible for this number even if tested above eligibility levels. The skater must be enrolled in at least one other number. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Closing Number – coached by Jil Dunn
Theme – It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me or Senior EDGE program (tbd by skaters & coach)
All Club skaters who have passed their Pre-Preliminary Moves or Adult Pre-Bronze Moves test are eligible for this number. Skaters should have strong skating skills and power, scratch spin and be able to land a loop jump. The skater must be enrolled in at least one other number. Costumes are the responsibility of the skaters and will be selected and coordinated by the coach.
Rehearsal Dates & Times apply to these groups: Opening, Mid-Show, Closing and Adult Number
Skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal. Please see your coach if you must miss a rehearsal or if you have any questions or concerns about this.
Sundays: 3/26
Photo Day – April 20 – time 4:15-5:30pm – photos for show program & for purchase
Dress Rehearsal – Sunday, 4/30, 2:45-4:30pm – please bring all costumes to the rink to perform in
Show Day Schedule – Saturday, May 6th
Skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal. Please see your coach if you must miss a rehearsal or if you have any questions or concerns about this.
Sundays: 3/26
- 3:30-4:15pm: Opening & Mid-Show numbers
- 4:15-5:00pm: Closing & Adult numbers
- 3:30-4:00pm: Opening & Mid-Show numbers
- 4:00-4:30pm: Closing & Adult numbers
Photo Day – April 20 – time 4:15-5:30pm – photos for show program & for purchase
Dress Rehearsal – Sunday, 4/30, 2:45-4:30pm – please bring all costumes to the rink to perform in
Show Day Schedule – Saturday, May 6th
- 2:00-2:30pm Opening number practice
- 2:30-3:00pm Closing number practice
- 3:00-3:30pm Mid-Show number practice
- 3:30-3:45pm ZAM
- 3:45-4:15pm Solos/Duets/Trios/Quartets
- 4:15-4:45pm Coaches number practice
- 4:45-5:15pm Adult #/Dance #/Other as needed TBD by Director
- 5:45-6:00pm ZAM – ICE PREP
- 6:00pm DOORS OPEN to the public
- 6:30pm SHOW TIME
Costume fees are non-refundable. You may request a partial refund for your Performance Fee(s) up to and including the first practice. There are no refunds after the first practice for your group number(s). All refunds will reflect the following deductions:
- MFSC Administrative Fee - $15
- Cost for one practice (if applicable) - $15