The information presented below is our 2nd information release for the RFSC 2024 Ice Show. All items are also available under the menus above. They are bundled here for your convenience.
This information is for contract skaters. Learn2Skate skaters should see Learn2Skate Ice Show Page.
Volunteer Opportunties
It takes a tremendous amount of volunteer time and effort to produce our Annual Ice Show. The professional staff directs the artistic portion, while parent volunteers coordinate the business and non-artistic portions of the show. All parents are asked to volunteer in some way to make the show possible.
Parents of skaters contracting for ice time completed the Volunteer Interest Form with their School Year Contract. Committee chairs will use that to reach out to parents based on interest indicated on these surveys, however you do not need to wait to be contacted to sign up. Volunteer Opportunities are available in Google Docs. There are many ways to get involved. We will list sign-ups and details as information becomes available so check back often and sign up early to get all your required hours in for the year.
Costume Distribution
Many contract skater costumes will be available by picture day, but not all. This depends on supplier availability for certain styles and sizes. The costume committee will be in touch regarding distribution times at the Rec Center.
Stuff everyone needs to know
- Costumes are not custom made to your child's measurements. Be sure to try them on right away. Any alterations of costumes are the skater’s responsibility. BEFORE MAKING ANY ALTERATIONS TO COSTUMES, PLEASE DISCUSS WITH THE COSTUME COMMITTEE.
- Skaters should not play or skate in their costumes before the show.
- Due to the unpredictable delivery dates, please watch for communication from the club or your show number parent regarding when to pick up your costume.
Information for Contract Skaters
- Skaters are responsible for purchasing tights if required from their prefered vendor. The costume committee will let you know what to buy. Tights are not included with the costumes.
- Most contract skaters have an amount left to pay after the costume deposits have been applied. Generally speaking, the deposits have already covered a large portion of the costume total. Upon final billing, You will receive an itemized statement that includes:
- The total cost of each costume
- The Grand Finale fee of $5
- Less your deposit paid.
- The remaining amount due will be charged to your account by the office.
- Soloists: Please wear your solo costume for Picture Day (Sunday, March 3). If it hasn't arrived, please wear a competition dress. Solo dresses are also required for Soloist Lighting (Saturday, April 13 at 8:30 am).
Questions concerning costumes should be directed to Amanda Mikhail
Email Amanda Mikhail.
Show Pictures
When & Where
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Rochester Recreation CenterConcession Area on east side of building
21 Elton Hills Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Schedule a time at Signup Genius.
All Skaters Participate!
All cast members in Lovestruck participate in Picture Day. This year, Picture Day will be primarily for the show program. Individual pictures of skaters will be featured near the front of the program. The show order pages will list the full cast for each number (read on for details).
We have scheduled additional photoshoot days Monday and Tuesday of show week (Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16) for cast members to take pictures in their costumes after their on-ice rehearsals. Skaters may choose to have additional photos taken, either alone and/or with friends, and these will also be available for personal purchase. A sign up sheet, as well as additional information pertaining to Show Week, will be posted soon.
What to expect at Picture Day on March 3
The layout for photos in the Lovestruck show program will be similar to last year.
- Soloists and featured seniors will have full body pictures and are asked to wear their costume (or skating dress of choice), tights and their skates. Please have your skates cleaned and clear of any scuffs if possible.
- All other skaters will have individual headshots - please wear a dark colored top for best quality headshot photo for the program.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled picture time. You should have received an email with the Picture Day schedule and specific day-of instructions.
- All Skaters must have plastic skate guards to protect the Rec Center floor . . . and your skates.
Please Note: Due to the number of skaters and photos involved in picture day, we cannot use outside photos in the program for any reason.
Help Us Plan the Day
Please select a time slot for your pictures at Signup Genius. Select a time-slot for each skater (1:00–1:30 is reserved for soloists). Please sign up by Friday, March 1 .
Questions concerning pictures should be directed to:
Email Shannon Brakke Gowen Email Jessica VandermarkRehearsals
For the convenience of families with skaters in both groups, this page contains information for both contract and Learn2Skate skaters.
All Skaters
To maintain continuity for the show and to be fair to all skaters we enforce the following policies for rehearsal attendance:
- Attendance is taken at all rehearsals.
- Skaters may not miss more than one rehearsal per number during the show session. This includes rehearsals scheduled on Monday and Tuesday of show week. All skaters must be present for Wednesday and Thursday show week rehearsals.
- While any off-ice sessions scheduled are required for all skaters in those numbers, it does not count toward the one allowed miss.
- Arriving to rehearsal 10 minutes late or leaving rehearsal 10 minutes early counts as half a miss.
- Attendance is required for both father and daughter at the mandatory rehearsal and all show week rehearsals.
Future Stars, Learn2Skate & Explorers
- All L2S rehearsals are 30 minutes in length, with the exception of Explorers rehearsals which are 45 minutes. Check the Cast List and Rehearsal Schedule for your group and time.
Contract Skaters
- Please check the Rehearsal Schedule carefully for your rehearsal times. Note the off-ice rehearsals where indicated.
- If your rehearsal time is not your regularly scheduled contracted ice, you may want to reschedule your freestyle ice. You will be charged for the rehearsal ice if it is in addition to what you have already contracted.
- Skaters will not be billed for show week ice.
- Skaters are charged for solo and feature rehearsal lessons through their coaches.
- Grad feature and freestyle group rehearsal lessons are covered by the show.
Father/Daughter Skaters (Contract skaters only)
- Attendance is required for both father and daughter at the mandatory rehearsal and all show week rehearsals.
- Check the Father Daughter Show Assignments page for your performances.
- See the Father/Daughter Rehearsals & Costumes page for information on costumes and rehearsals.
Show Number Parents
Group numbers have been assigned a volunteer Show Number Parent. If there is any need for the coach, costume committee, etc. to get a message to the group, the show number parent will be contacted and he/she will contact the rest of the group with the information.
Father/Daughter Number
Dads who are in the Father/Daughter number and want to brush up on their skating skills are invited to join our Dad’s Learn2Skate classes.
Classes are Saturdays from 10:00–10:30 am, March 9– (no class on March 23 or April 6 for Spring Break). Cost is $72 for the four lessons. Contact Anne in the RFSC office to register.
Rehearsal
This year’s number is L-O-V-E.
Our Father/Daughter Number will have one mandatory rehearsal. This rehearsal is where the choreography for the show will be learned. It is required for both fathers and daughters.
Note The three father/daughter groups will rehearse separately.
Mandatory Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Friday Performance: 7:00–7:30 pm
Saturday Performance: 7:30–8:00 pm
Sunday Performance: 8:00–8:30 pm
In addition to the mandatory show session rehearsal there are rehearsals during show week. There will be a rehearsal on Tuesday of show week and there will be dress rehearsals on both Wednesday and Thursday. All three Father/Daughter groups will practice at each show week rehearsal. Both fathers and daughters are required to attend these rehearsals. The schedule for show week will be published soon.
There is a $5 Father/Daughter participation fee to cover the rehearsal session. The fee will be applied to your skater’s April bill which you receive in May. There is no additional charge for show week rehearsals.
Costume
There will be no additional costumes to purchase for the Father/Daughter number. Dads and girls will provide their own costumes as follows:
- Fathers: Please wear black slacks and white long-sleeve button-down shirts.
- Daughters: Please wear a favorite competition dress.
If you have any questions, or don’t have a dress you feel is appropriate, please contact our costume chairperson:
Amanda MikhailEmail Amanda Mikhail | (507) 254-1899
Father/Daughter Number Show Assignments
Show assignments are similar to last year. Each father/daughter pair is assigned to skate in one of the three shows. If there is more than one daughter from the same family participating, the dad will skate with each daughter on different nights. All dads and daughters will practice together regardless of which show they are assigned to. See Father/Daughter Rehearsal and Costume Information for more information. If there are any questions about show assignments, please contact
Shannon Brakke GowenEmail Shannon Brakke Gowen
or
Kari SackettEmail Kari Sackett | (507) 951-8361
Show Assignments
| Friday | |
|---|---|
|
Olivia Ruth and Ryan Casper Annalise and Nathan Corbin Isabelle and Chris Desens Aria and Jacob Giese Camilla and Todd Hangge Kiersten and Chris Johnson Tiffany and Simon Kung |
Rylie and Ben Larson Rachel and Chris Moberg Natalie and Paul Nase Hailey and Patrick Rice Kelly and Erik Schlicht Eliza and John Sharpe |
| Saturday | |
|
Sydney and Brad Belcher Elizabeth and Arthur Beyder Cecelia and Ryan Casper Kiyoka and David Cooper Gracelyn Ebling and Jake Ufkin Clare and Jeremy Fogelson Andilynn and Chad Knudson |
Maria and Pasquale Presa Sofia and Joseph Reynolds Victoria and Kevin Schimnich Kelly and Erik Schlicht Caroline and Andy Sems Maddie and Vince Wagner Cathy Wang and Dejie Wang |
| Sunday | |
|
Brianna and Jerry Brehm Alma Feldman-Chicoma and Andrew Feldman Esme and Scott Hogen Robyn and Michael Moynagh Ignessa and Mark O'Byrne Emily and Jamie Robinson Sophie and Mike Roe |
Cassidy and Erik Schlicht Kylie and Tim Stein Katherine and Dan Tschumperlin Anna and Alexander Valioukevitch Asia and Chai Vang Deanna Voskoboeva and Nick Voskoboev |
Ticket and Program Sales Information
Ticket Sales Information
Please Read Carefully as some information has changed since last year
Ticket Prices
| Adults | $15 in advance | $20 at the door |
| Students (ages 5-17) | $12 in advance | $15 at the door |
| Seniors (age 65+) | $12 in advance | $15 at the door |
|
Skaters in the show
and children under 5 |
Free | |
Ticket Sales
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Tickets may be purchased at the ticket tables from 5pm to 8pm during the Wednesday or Thursday (April 17 and 18) Show Week Rehearsals, during office hours at the RFSC office, at Hunt Drug (Silver Lake) and from our online store. Please note . . .
- There will NOT be any ticket sales during the Monday or Tuesday Show Week rehearsals.
- Online ticket sales ends Sunday, April 14, 2024. Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at the ticket tables during the Wednesday and Thursday Show Week rehearsals. If you want tickets to distribute before then, please use one of the other options.
- Each family may purchase up to TWO Ice Show three-Day Passes at a discounted cost of $30 each. This will entitle the owner entry into the show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This pass cannot be used to admit more than one person per show. These will be available online and at the ticket table during our dress rehearsals on April 17 and 18 only.
- A
Skater’s Pass is included in the packet you receive on Picture Day. This is to be used as admission to the dressing room area, the skaters’ seating area, or general seating.
Please note: Show skaters will not need to purchase a ticket to watch this year’s show. Parents who are bringing their skater and do not want to watch the show will be allowed downstairs without a ticket where they may watch on the TV provided in the skate change area. To watch any part of the show from the bleachers, a ticket must be purchased.
Note: If you do not get your packet at picture day, please pick it up from the RFSC office. - Volunteers working in the arena for each show (specifically lighting help, ushers, prop workers and the booth crew) will have passes to enter the seating area for that show. Other volunteers who wish to watch the show from the seating area will need to purchase tickets (including committee chairs, dressing room monitors and other volunteers).
Free Skate, Dance, Synchro and Grad Feature Skaters
- All
contracted free skate, dance, synchro and grad feature families will receive
12
tickets in the information envelope they pick up on Picture Day. These tickets are $12
General Admission tickets and may be used by children, adults, or senior citizens. You are encouraged to use or sell all of these tickets. If you have more tickets than you need, you may be able to sell to other RFSC families who would like more than 12
General Admission tickets.
- Each family will receive only one packet of 12 General Admission tickets.
- You will be billed $144 for these tickets on your RFSC bill.
- We will host a "ticket exchange" for unused General Admission tickets. The goal is to match those with extra tickets to sell with those looking to purchase additional tickets. See the Ice Show Ticket Exchange Form for details.
- Additional tickets may be purchased from our online store, at the ticket tables during the Wednesday and Thursday rehearsals of Show Week and in the RFSC office. Please note: These are the Adult and Student/Senior tickets listed above, not General Admission tickets. Hunt Drug will also sell tickets.
- We will not hold checks. Please purchase tickets as you need them. You may not return purchased tickets.
Program Pre-Sale
Lovestruck Ice Show programs may be ordered in advance for $12 each.
Orders must be placed on or before Monday, April 15, 2024. Pre-sale orders will not be accepted after the due date. Ordered programs will be available for pick-up by the Thursday show week rehearsal.
To order programs . . .
- Pay by credit card by ordering in our Online Store
Programs may also be purchased during show rehearsals (starting either Wednesday or Thursday) for $15
All pre-sale orders MUST include full payment. Orders received without payment will not be processed!
Tech Rehearsal Skater Meals (Show week)
Skater Meals for Tech Rehearsals
Once again, we will offer Meals for Skaters during our Wednesday and Thursday show week technical rehearsals.
On Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18, we will have light meals available for skaters. They include two slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza from Pasquale’s Pizza, salad, desert and a bottle of water. The cost is $8 per meal.
Order meals in our Online Store by credit card. Payment must be included with all orders. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 14.
Here’s where to go . . .
When: Before tech rehearsals on Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18 only
Location: Concession area on the east side of the building
Time: 4:30–5:15 pm
If you need to be lined up early for opening, please make sure you have your meal early so you are ready.
The Fine Print
In order to be able to do this every year, there are some simple, common sense rules:
- You must order and pay in advance so we can have enough food for everyone.
- You are responsible for your own mess. If you spill, please wipe it up. Do not leave food or wrappers laying in the stands or locker rooms.
- Costumes must be covered.
- Your first responsibility is to be lined up on time for your number. We can’t promise that the line for food will move quickly, so please plan ahead.
- PLEASE use your manners and be polite to our volunteers. We are offering this as a service to you and your parents, and we hope that it makes things easier for you.
If these rules are not followed, we will not be able to offer food for skaters in the future. We are excited to offer this to you and hope we can continue the tradition for future shows.
If you have any questions, please contact Valarie Presa.
Valarie Presa | Email Valarie Presa