We’re halfway through summer and that means it’s time for the annual Mariposa Charity Figure Skating Gala. On August 5th, get out of the heat and cool off at the Barrie Molson Centre and watch a wonderful evening of skating for a good cause. All proceeds from the skating gala go to the Rotary House [...]

She hasn’t professionally skated since the fall of 2002, but the 1998 Olympic Champion, Tara Lipinski, might be getting ready to lace her skates up once again. In a recent interview with the World Figure Skating Blog, Tara hinted at a possible return to professional figure skating. VLAD: Could you tell us a few about [...]

The Celebration On Ice tour has announced their holiday tour schedule. Thunder Bay – December 16, 2010 Sault St Marie-December 17, 2010 Sudbury-December 18, 2010 Owen Sound-December 19, 2010 Newmarket-December 20, 2010 Sherbrooke-December 21, 2010 After placing fifth at the 2010 World Championships, Cynthia Phaneuf will join Kurt Browning, Jamie Sale & David Pelletier and [...]

According to multiple news agencies, Yu-na Kim will skip the upcoming Grand Prix series. Kim announced her intention to skip the Grand Prix series at the Incheon International Airport upon returning to South Korea to perform in an ice show. She intends to focus her season on the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo. Kim won Olympic [...]

Check out this video from the Calgary Stampede Ice Show.   Looks like a great show for a Rodeo/Fair! Crowds seem to be fairly packed. Did you see the show in Calgary? What did you think?

“Ballroom with a Twist!” is a brilliant new dance production directed and choreographed by Dancing with the Stars‘ own Emmy-nominated, Louis van Amstel. “Ballroom with a Twist!” pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest “hip-hop” styles. This ground breaking show is hosted by Dancing with the [...]

Victor Kraatz and his wife, Maikki, welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world at 19:30 on July 10, 2010. Weighing in at 3.56 kgs. Maikki, Victor and the new baby are doing well and are back home. On Sept 14, 2006, Victor and Maikki welcomed the birth of their first son, Oliver [...]

Skate Canada has announced they will induct seven new honourees to the Skate Canada Hall of Fame. Sandra Bezic, 54, of Toronto, Ontario will enter the Skate Canada Hall of Fame as a professional for her work as a choreographer. Dr. Hellmut May, 89, of Vienna, Austria will also be inducted into the Hall of [...]