Founded in 1988, The Next Ice Age “exists to present figure skating as a respected and undeniable dance form through performance and education.” They do this by “developing finely trained skaters to perform new works and repertoire that engage audiences and enrich life.”
On April 11 and 12, 2014, the Maryland Theatre Guide was at Hotel Monaco in Baltimore and Gardens Ice House in Laurel to document their 25 Anniversary called, “A Class Reunion.”
In this series of 8 videos, you will get to see some of the greatest figure skaters of all time, a few performances, a class demonstration, and even a Guinness World Record attempt for largest skating class.
VIDEO 1: Mark Beachy interviews Brian Boitano, Tenley Albright, Michael Weiss, JoJo Starbuck, and Kimmie Meissner at Hotel Monaco in downtown Baltimore, April 11, 2014.
VIDEO 2: Here we present the speeches given at Hotel Monaco in downtown Baltimore, April 11, 2014. Michael Weiss, Emcee and Featuring Brian Boitano with Keynote Address by JoJo Starbuck. Also, speeches by Tim Murphy and Nathan Birch. Special guests: Tenley Albright and Kimmie Meissner.
VIDEO 3: Pamela Gregory, Martha Muth, Tim Murphy, and Nathan Birch perform Full Circle, “Pictures at an Exhibition” at Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD on April 12, 2014.
VIDEO 4: Next Ice Edge: Class Curriculum Demonstration at Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD on April 12, 2014.
VIDEO 5: “A Class Piece” A Tribute to John Curry at Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD on April 12, 2014.
VIDEO 6: Rehearsal and preview of “Short Ride on a Fast Machine” at Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD on April 12, 2014.
VIDEO 7: Guinness World Record attempt for largest skating class took place at Gardens Ice House in Laurel, MD on April 12, 2014. Close to 150 skaters lined the hallway leading to the Zamboni gate as groups of 4 took to the ice to execute prescribed exercises.
VIDEO 8: NIA 25th Anniversary Costume Display and Reception.
