Free-skating stars 'Live and In Color' February 28, 2008
Three-time U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss would like to tell you what's going to be in the Smucker's Stars On Ice show Friday night at 7:30 in the Amway Arena. He really would. But he can't.
"There are no rules in show skating, unlike competitive skating," he explained. "We have the freedom to do anything. That's why the show in Orlando will not be exactly the show in Tampa or anywhere else."
That's the pitch, which is why the tour is calling this show "Live and In Color." If you have loved skating on TV, they would like you to find out what it's like without retakes, editing and, of course, commercial breaks.
"There are no rules in show skating, unlike competitive skating," he explained. "We have the freedom to do anything. That's why the show in Orlando will not be exactly the show in Tampa or anywhere else."
That's the pitch, which is why the tour is calling this show "Live and In Color." If you have loved skating on TV, they would like you to find out what it's like without retakes, editing and, of course, commercial breaks.
And the cast is impressive, led by Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. Also scheduled to perform are Weiss, a two-time World bronze medalist; 2002 Olympic gold champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier; six-time U.S. champ Todd Eldredge and a whole bunch more.
But how hard will they skate? After all, there are no medals on the line. That's one of many unique things about this sport -- most of an athlete's career comes after the competition is over, right?
"That's not really true," said Weiss, "because our sport is subjective. That means I base my success on how I perform instead of a final score. Our pride is in our performance, so I always want to give a great show."
There's another difference that's totally unique to ice skating: Sequins. And that has always led to suspicions that every male skater must be gay.
"Well, you don't see sequins in hockey," Weiss said with a laugh. "There are stereotypes in every sport such as the dumb jock or the stupid cheerleader. Yes, skating has its share of gay people, partially because they are accepted without prejudice."
Who doesn't want that?
But how hard will they skate? After all, there are no medals on the line. That's one of many unique things about this sport -- most of an athlete's career comes after the competition is over, right?
"That's not really true," said Weiss, "because our sport is subjective. That means I base my success on how I perform instead of a final score. Our pride is in our performance, so I always want to give a great show."
There's another difference that's totally unique to ice skating: Sequins. And that has always led to suspicions that every male skater must be gay.
"Well, you don't see sequins in hockey," Weiss said with a laugh. "There are stereotypes in every sport such as the dumb jock or the stupid cheerleader. Yes, skating has its share of gay people, partially because they are accepted without prejudice."
Who doesn't want that?
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