Figure Skaters and Dancers Get to Perform With the Stars:
The company's dream is to help inspire figure skaters and dancers everywhere. Through shows children are given an opportunity to perform with and learn from elite figure skaters and from Fox’s “SYTYCD” Finalists dancers.
History of the Show:
"Skate for Life" was the inspiration behind Skate Dance Dream™. Parker wanted to provide an opportunity for young figure skaters and dancers to meet famous skaters and dancers, and also perform with them in a professional show. He wished to help children's dreams come true.
Olympic Figure Skating Champion, Scott Hamilton, also influenced Pennington. Parker was invited to perform in "Hamilton and Friends." Getting a chance to perform with one of the skating greats that he had always looked up to was a dream come true for Parker. He realized he would never forget that memory. He wanted to give other young skaters that same chance. Parker Pennington decided to create a show that gave children of every background and ability the chance to perform alongside their skating and dance heroes. He wanted them to remember that experience for the rest of their lives.
About Parker Pennington:
Pennington teaches figure skating and also gives skating seminars and does choreography. In addition, he designs skating costumes and performs.
Gives Every Skater Show Experience:
In addition, Skate Dance Dream™, can help figure skaters who may be interested in auditioning and preparing for professional ice shows such as Disney on Ice gain experience.
Cost:
Costumes, Props, Stage, and Lights:
The Skate Dance Dream™ company has a huge assortment of costumes that they bring to the shows for participants to use. They also bring props. The performance is done with lights and also a stage is set up on the ice for the dancers.How to Bring Skate Dance Dream™ to Your Ice Arena:
To inquire about Skate Dance Dream™'s partnering programs, email Skate Dance Dream™ and include "Partner with SDD" in the subject line. The email should include the reasons why your community should host Skate Dance Dream™.
Stars Give Back and Inspire:
Some of the stars of the show include:
- Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt - 2012 U.S. National Pewter Dance Medalists and Junior World Team Members and Competitors
- Ross Miner - 2012 and 2011 US Men's Figure Skating Bronze Medalist and World Team Member and Competitor
- Richard Dornbush - 2011 U.S. National Men's Figure Skating Silver Medalist and World Team Member
- Sean Rabbitt - US Senior Men's National Figure Skating Competitor
