One performance that stood out above the others was the extremely artistic number by champions Violetta Afanasieva & Pete Dack. North Bay really just wowed us though, with the costumes and how they had so many kids out there from all age groups and all levels, it was the whole package.” “Peterborough’s were the first to go, and they really set the bar, and Cornwall’s was pretty strong as well. Stojko says that it was the best local performance he’s seen thus far. The North Bay Figure Skating Club had a large synchronised skating group that performed their number to a jazz cover of Rhianna’s Umbrella fully costumed – umbrellas and all. The tour incorporates a local angle involving the figure skaters from each city with the Rock the Ice Challenge 2011. The variety of artistic skating performances throughout the show truly makes Rock the Ice one of the most unique professional figure skating demonstrations touring today. This is the first Canadian tour for Weiss and Spotlight Productions – which have dominated the European skating tours. Weiss himself is a two-time German Figure Skating Champion who competed on the international circuit in the late 80’s & early 90’s. The show is produced by Spotlight Production’s General Manager and MC of Rock the Ice, Daniel Weiss. “I was nervous when I was skating to his singing knowing he was on the ice with me, but we always push each other to improve.” “Skating and touring with my husband has been wonderful,” said Orozco. ![]() They tied the knot soon after during a trip in Vegas. The two were dating for shortly over a year before Stojko proposed. She has played the role of Gabriella Montez in the on-ice rendition of High School Musical across the world. The new Mrs.Stojko is a former two-time Mexican National Champion and six-time Four Continents Competitor. Stojko sang the title track from his debut album 100 Lifetimes as his new love and wife since June – Gladys Orozco skated around him. It’s nice to use a different side of creativity that doesn’t use my legs.” “This is a new venture for me, but I just enjoy singing, and it was nice to be able to sing tonight for my wife and to have her skate here. ![]() “My Dad is a classically trained tenor, so I’ve had singing in my family my whole life and I wanted to bring it out,” Stojko said. Three-time World Champion Elvis Stojko showcased not only his renowned figure skating talent, but also his newly discovered singing endeavour. The energy flared off the rink and into the air with acrobatic performances by aerialist Emmanuelle Balmori and Extreme Champions Violetta Afanasieva & Pete Dack. The ice wasn’t the only thing to be rocked tonight at Memorial Gardens. Extreme Champions Violetta Afanasieva & Pete Dack perform their unique number with hula-hoops Photo by Devin Size
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