American Ice Theatre (AIT) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization working to advance contemporary and artistic skating through live performances, in-person and online education, as well as community outreach.


CORE Camp: Summer Artistic & Contemporary Figure Skating Training Camp

July 16-19, 2026 | Pleasant Prairie, WI (Greater Chicagoland)

Early bird registration is now open through March 15!

Core Body. Core Self. Core Choreo.

This summer artistic figure skating training camp from American Ice Theatre will help skaters develop the “Mind-Body-Movement Connection” in keeping with AIT’s valueswith off-ice classes and instruction from a faculty of nationally- and internationally-recognized coaches and choreographers. All skaters at CORE Camp will have the opportunity to work with every faculty instructor over the course of the 3 days.

CORE Camp is an intensive summer artistic training camp for figure skaters in all disciplines, ages 7 and up and levels Freeskate 1+. This summer ice skating training camp will help your skater further develop the mind-body-movement connection.

At CORE Camp Chicago, we are continuing the final Sunday, half-day add-on for young skaters who are particularly interested in choreography and contemporary skating development is our “CORE Camp Cool Down” from 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM for skaters ages 13+ and Intermediate (Pre-Silver) Moves in the Field+ (Skating Skills) only. This will be a special day of additional mentorship for the older CORE Campers!

You can find more information about all things CORE Camp including coaches info & registration, schedule at a glance, our CORE Camp Cool Down, Private lessons, our faculty, CORE Camp fees, travel & accommodations, and more here: CORE CAMP


American Contemporary Skating Festival

June 11-14, 2026 | Boston, MA

Connect & Create with the International Contemporary Skating Community

Everyone has something to share. Everyone has something to learn. 
This is the key tenet of AIT’s Mission, Vision & Core Values.

Open to choreographers, coaches, and professional skaters over the age of 18 who are Novice (Silver) Standard Track MIF (Skating Skills) level or higher, the American Contemporary Skating Festival is a place for those who are passionate about expanding the art form of skating.

Connect with colleagues around the world as you collaborate, create, and learn from each other in an intimate environment through on-and off-ice workshops.