- Ice show
An ice show refers to an
entertainment production which is primarily performed by ice skaters. [ [http://wordcentral.com/cgi-bin/student?ice+show Definition of ice show - Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary ] ] [ [http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861692263/ice_show.html ice show definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta ] ] Such shows may primarily be skatingexhibition s, or may bemusic al and/ordrama tic in nature, using skating as a medium in order to accompany a musical work or to present a story. The term ice show generally excludes skating competitions. Many companies produce fixed or touring ice shows, which are then performed for the general public in facilities such as multipurposearena s orskating rink s which can accommodate spectators, or in theatres with a temporary ice surface installed on the stage. Ice shows are also featured as entertainment inamusement park s and on some largecruise ship s.Notable ice shows
Notable companies which produce ice shows include:
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Disney on Ice produces ice shows, primarily geared towardschildren , based onDisney films and characters.
*Champions on Ice andStars on Ice are touring ice shows which focus on skating exhibitions, often using well-known competitive skaters.
*Broadway on Ice is an ice-basedrevue of Broadwayshow tune s.
*Holiday on Ice is a musical ice show which primarily performs inEurope andSouth America .Well-known defunct ice shows include
Ice Capades andIce Follies .References
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