The BC Coast Region is excited to offer a new skater development opportunity for STAR 5 to Gold Skaters on April 27th, 2025 at the Richmond Ice Centre.
Join us for a day of on- and off-ice sessions focused on developing expression, enhancing musicality, and strengthening skating skills! Skaters will learn how to bring their programs to life with greater confidence and artistry.
Seminar Highlights:
On-Ice Sessions: Take part in three sessions designed to help:
Improve musicality and timing to match the mood and details of the music.
Use energy and movement contrasts to make performances more exciting.
Elevate expression and confidence to bring emotion and storytelling to life.
Strengthen skating skills for smooth, polished performances.
Off-Ice Training: Participate in two sessions focusing on:
Fitness and flexibility for strength and coordination
Dance and musical movement to enhance rhythm, coordination, and expressive capabilities.
We hope that through participation, skaters will gain a stronger understanding of the importance of music in guiding their performance in programs that are both technically sound and artistically compelling.
Meet your Primary Instructors:
Emanuel Sandhu: Emanuel is a three-time Canadian Champion and former ISU Grand Prix Final Champion, recognized for his blend of technical precision and artistry. With a decade of training at Canada's National Ballet School, he possesses a profound understanding of musicality and movement. This unique foundation enables him to seamlessly integrate dance into skating, helping skaters refine their performance by blending music, movement, and technical skill into their expression.
Jeremy Ten: An accomplished skater and coach, Jeremy is a three-time Canadian National Medalist and two-time World Team member. He has showcased his talents in professional productions, including portraying the antagonist "Vi" in Cirque du Soleil’s "Axel," emphasizing his strong character portrayal and storytelling abilities. By drawing from his competitive and artistic background, Jeremy guides skaters in elevating their performances beyond technique, teaching skaters to connect deeply with music and movement.
Additional Seminar Details:
Date: Sunday April 27th
Time: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Group 1: 8:00 am - 2:15 pm
Group 2: 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Location: Richmond Ice Centre, 14140 Triangle Rd, Richmond BC (Coliseum Ice Surface)
Cost: $45.00
Instructional Team:
Jeremy Ten
Mervin Tran
Colleen Laferriere
Emanuel Sandhu
Karyna Bardei - dance
Megan Geddes - fitness
Registration:
Registration will be limited to the first 25 skaters/group. Additional registrants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted should space become available.
Parent Education Session: “Understanding Program Components”
We are pleased to offer an education session to parents offering insight into Program Components & Scoring.
Registration is now full - please join the waitlist if you would like to be notified if a space opens up.