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ADULT WEEKEND SKATEAWAY

Artistic Skating & Mindfulness Retreat for Skaters Ages 18+
Friday through Sunday | September 15-17, 2023 | Chaparral Ice | Austin, TX

Early Bird registration is now open!

FOR ALL LEVELS AND AGES 18 & HIGHER.

A retreat-style weekend skating getaway for adult skaters to connect, create, and collaborate. This fall skating weekend retreat with American Ice Theatre will give adult skaters the space away to take ownership of their innate creativity by being open to, and accepting of, their whole selves. In line with AIT’s Core Values, the Skateaway offers a getaway for skaters to view themselves as authentic and integral contributors of the artistic skating community.

2023 SKATEAWAY SCHEDULE & TOPICS

The Adult Weekend Skateaway provides a unique opportunity for adult figure skaters to come together for a weekend of artistic skating, self-reflection, body movement. In addition, participants will enjoy a wine tasting, a community dinner, and a performance showcase. Private lessons will also be available. The schedule features a combination of on- and off-ice presentations on a variety of topics like:

  • yoga on and off the ice,
  • full body movement,
  • self-discovery & awareness,
  • mindfulness practices,
  • contemporary dance,
  • choreography concepts, and
  • improvisation techniques.

2023 SKATEAWAY FACULTY & STAFF

  • Kate McSwain & Garrett Kling, AIT Co-Executive Directors
  • Elin Schran, Joy Skate Productions Director
  • Jacqueline Benson, AIT Phoenix Director
  • Gillian Robidas, AIT New Hampshire Director
  • Jimmy Morgan, AIT Boston Assistant Director