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Ice Show Skating Stars of the Past

Read about your favorite ice show figure skating stars of the past.
Janet Champion -- Child Skating Star and Skating Coach
Janet Champion has been involved in figure skating for most of her life as a child skating star with Ice Follies and then as a figure skating coach.
Janet Champion Photo Gallery
Janet Champion has trained skaters of all ages and levels. This photo gallery includes photos of some of the skaters Janet has trained. Also included are photos of family and skating friends.
Richard Dwyer - "Mr. Debonair" Ice Skating Show Star and Figure Skatiing Legend
Richard Dwyer is one of the most popular ice skating show stars in figure skating history. He was and is the famous "Mr. Debonair." He skated in both Ice Follies and Ice Capades.
Mabel Fairbanks - African American Figure Skater and Ice Skating Coach
Mabel Fairbanks was an African American figure skater and ice skating coach. Her strength and determination paved the way for African Americans and other figure skaters from minority backgrounds to be part of the sport.
Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies
Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies was a touring ice skating show that existed from 1936 to 1979.
The Ice Follies of 1939 - A Figure Skating Movie Review
The Ice Follies of 1939 is an MGM motion picture. The film's stars include Hollywood legends Joan Crawford and Jimmy Stewart. The 1939 cast of Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies performed in the movie.
Video Montage of Ice Capades
This video montage shows fifty years of Ice Capades memories.
"Stars on Ice"
In 1986, Olympic Figure Skating Champion, Scott Hamilton, founded "Stars on Ice". His show, featuring the very best in figure skating, has become the most successful ice skating show in the world.

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