VIDEO: Minnetonka Skaters Present a 'Spectrum of Skating'

The annual skating extravaganza featured over 250 local skaters.

Minnetonka Ice Arena’s All Season Skating School presents the 39th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue, “A Spectrum of Skating.” More than 250 skaters from Minnetonka and surrounding communities are featured again this year. The final show of the weekend is Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. General admission for each performance is $6, with free admission for children under 5. Senior citizens and individuals with special needs are granted free admission to the Saturday afternoon performance.  Summer skating lessons Interested in skating lessons? Summer skating lessons for both children and adults are held Monday evenings starting June 10. Call the Minnetonka Ice Arena at 952.939.8310 for more information. Visit the Ice Arena page for more information. …

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Minnetonka Summer Skating Lessons Start June 10

Summer skating lessons for both children and adults are held Monday evenings June 10–July 29 at the Minnetonka Ice Arena.

Interested in sharpening your skating skills? Summer skating lessons for both children and adults are Monday evenings from June 10 through July 29 at the Minnetonka Ice Arena. Registration information is available in the ice arena office or on the city's Ice Arena page. Call 952.939.8310 for more information. Youth lessons Designed for children ages 5 and older, beginning with Pre-Alpha lessons continuing through Freestyle F. Children participate in eight weeks of classes with testing during July 29 class. Freestyle levels test Aug. 5. Class fee: $65 Adult lessons Designs for adults of all abilities, from beginner to advanced. Adults participate in eight weeks of classes. Ice Dancing and Moves in the Field are also offered. Class fee: $65 …

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Minnetonka Skaters Present 'A Spectrum of Skating'

More than 250 skaters from Minnetonka and surrounding communities are featured again this year in the 39th Annual Silver Skates Ice Review.

Minnetonka Ice Arena’s All Season Skating School is proud to present the 39th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue, “A Spectrum of Skating.” More than 250 skaters from Minnetonka and surrounding communities are featured again this year. Show times are: General admission for each performance is $6, with free admission for children under 5. Senior citizens and individuals with special needs are granted free admission to the Saturday afternoon performance. Don’t forget to bring a coat or blanket, as it does get cold in the ice arena. Summer skating lessons Interested in skating lessons? Summer skating lessons for both children and adults are held Monday evenings starting June 10. Call the Minnetonka Ice Arena at 952.939.8310 for more information. …

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Ice Skating Lessons for Ages 3 and Up Begin in January

Minnetonka's All Season Skating School is taking registrations.

The Minnetonka Ice Arena offers beginner skating lessons starting in January. Available lesson times include: Cost is $100 for a 12-week session. Call 952-939-8310 or visit the Ice Arena page for more information or to register. Class lessons are available for skaters of all ages and abilities. The All Season Skating School offers two 12-week sessions during the school year beginning in early September and early January and an 8-week session beginning mid-June. Check out class offerings for all ages and abilities on the attached pdf.

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Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club Hosts Winter Extravaganza

Skaters from the region will entertain the audience with a four-hour exhibition.

Head to the Minnetonka Ice Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. to enjoy a free figure skating exhibition, do some holiday shopping and make a difference by helping local children and families-in-need of warm winter clothing.   The Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club (LMFSC) presents the 10th annual Winter Extravaganza which includes performances by individual and synchronized skating performances by award-winning, state and nationally-recognized competitors. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served. In addition to the show, attendees are welcome to participate in the “Chuck-a-Puck” fundraiser and shop the silent auction with tickets to the Minnesota Wild, Guthrie Theatre and Metropolitan Ballet and items from local …

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Sucess! Silver Skates Ice Revue

Check out Minnetonka Patch's photos from a weekend of figure skating.

PHOTOS: Minnetonka Ice Arena Presents 'Dancing on Ice'

Audiences were delighted by the 38th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue.

The Minnetonka Ice Arena was transformed for a weekend into a wonderland of dancing on ice. There were Happy Feet, Fabulous Feet, salsas, mambos and more—all on skates—as Minnetonka’s All Season Skating School and the Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club presented the 38th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue, Dancing on Ice, May 3, 4, and 5 at the Minnetonka Ice Arena. More than 260 skaters, from 3 years old to adult, glided, spinned and leaped their way through the two-hour performances.   The show highlighted virtually all genres of dancing spanning several generations of music, from jump blues and rock and roll to today’s pop hits and movie soundtracks. The skaters, who included a number of national competitors, came from throughout the west …

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Synchronized Teams Skate Great in Duluth

Three teams come home with a first and two second places.

Three Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club synchronized skating teams did well recently at the Northland Invitational competition in Duluth. The beginner team took first place out of three teams. The open juvenile and pre-juvenile teams each placed second out of four teams. 

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Team of Skaters Finds Issue With 'Sparkly Item'

The Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club reports results from last weekend's synchronized skating competition.

by Shawne Thiry I wish I had great news to share regarding the results of our synchronized skating teams at the Midwest & Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectionals last weened but unfortunately I don't. Our Intermediate team skaters experienced a fall due to a costume decoration that had fallen on the ice from a previous team's costume. Apparently the "sparkly item" on the ice was brought to someone's attention, but it wasn't investigated. Our girls took to the ice, began their performance and a skater hit it and the falls occurred. Unfortunately, one skater returned to Minnesota with crutches.   Our Juvenile team skated well, but the competition was tough and unfortunately, like several teams, became victim of a four-way tie. Not only…

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Big Weekend For Local Figure Skaters

The Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club synchronized skating teams are on their way to skate at sectionals in Plymouth, MI.

By Shawne Thiry Local figure skaters are looking at a big weekend ahead.  The Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club Windjammers Intermediate and Juvenile synchronized skating teams are headed to Plymouth, MI to compete in the 2012 Midwest & Pacific Synchronized Skating Sectionals this weekend. Thursday morning, the Juvenile team took time to create a photo album at the Lindbergh Terminal at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. The Intermediate team arrived in Detroit Wednesday night. In addition, this weekend the Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club has more than 20 individual skaters competing in the Northland Invitational skating competition in Duluth. This competition features skaters from throughout the midwest and Canada. Look for results …

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