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National Showcase 2006

National Showcase is a competition all about theatrical skating. This year's event was hosted by the Northern Ice Skating Club in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The competition took place from August 2-6. Skaters from both the United States and Canada participated.

This competition gives opportunities for figure skaters to be artistic and creative. There are events for single skaters, duets, small ensembles and production numbers. For single skaters, categories include light entertainment, dramatic entertainment, and improvisation. Singles and duets compete under spotlights. 

Some very creative skating is done at these competitions. Skaters of all ages enjoy dressing up in costumes and having fun on the ice. It is common to see many boys skating to Star Wars themes, girls dressed as queens, and skaters wearing bathing suits on the ice. Some skaters attach full size dolls with skates to themselves and skate with "a partner." Props are used. These events are all about fun and enjoying skating.

L-R: Emily Horwitz, Julia Horwitz, Alyn O'Brien, Caitlin Higgins

L-R: Julia Horwitz, Emily Horwitz

Caitlin Higgins, Emily Horwitz, Julia Horwitz, and Alyn O’Brien competed in 15 events. Emily and Julia Horwitz received a silver medal for Duet Pre-Juvenile. Emily placed 2nd in Preliminary Drama Final. Julia placed 8th in Pre-Juvenile Drama Final. For the remaining results, please link to the USFS website.

Congratulations everyone. You're a gutsy group of skaters!