2025 HFSC Theater on Ice/Show Skating Class
(For Aspire 1 level and above)
Theater on ice or “show skating” is a great way to learn and develop new skills and create avenues for skaters to explore. Theater classes at the HFSC will teach skaters the fundamentals of show skating while creating a fun and uplifting environment. Skaters will learn how to skate in a block, interpret various kinds of music, and emote to fit the theme of the music. Skaters can expect to be challenged with dance-style choreography and complex skating patterns.
Skating skills:
Blocking: Skaters will learn how to move in unison as a shape while using skating skills and keeping time to music.
Turns: FO, FI, BO 3-turns, rockers, brackets, chalktaws, mohawks
Unlisted jumps: split, stag, falling leaf, ballet hop, wally, transition hops, muzerka
Gliding maneuvers: spirals, hydroblade, lunges, spread eagles, Ina bauers, Y-hold
Slides: Forward and backward single knee slide, double knee slide, spider-lunge
Dance: choreography that utilizes non-skating moves such as running, heel turns, chaine turns, skips, stops, and kicks
Groundwork: rolls, fan kicks, jazz rolls
Music interpretation and improv:
A selection of music will be played with a prompt on how to interpret the feel of the song while teaching lip-syncing. Also, a clip of music will be used more than once to encourage various kinds of interpretation. (Ex. a clip from Vivaldi’s “Winter” can be used to emote happiness, anger, comedy, etc.)
Skaters will listen to a 1-minute section of a song, practice skating to the 1-minute clip, then perform a short routine.
Basic:
Learn basic blocking shapes (line, square)
Work on basic show skating skills (turns, unlisted jumps, gliding maneuvers)
Music interpretation
Improv
Development:
Learn advanced blocking shapes (Diamond, triangle, kickline)
Continue working on show skating skills (turns, slides, dance, groundwork)
Acting/emoting to music
Begin working with props
Showcase:
Block formations for a showcase number
Use learned show skating skills in a showcase number
Incorporate props
Register now for our 2025-2026 Session!
Tuesday Evenings - Starting September 16, 2025
Hersheypark Arena or Giant Center
Hershey Figure Skating Club - Class Registration
Important Reminder
The schedule is subject to change at any time.
Please refer to the HFSC monthly calendar for the most up-to-date class times, dates, and locations.
There may be occasional adjustments due to Hershey Bears games or other arena events.
