Family and friends clapped as the 25 figure skaters in the Clifford Skating Club performed their routines at the Disney on Ice Skating Carnival held recently at the Clifford Arena.
The glides, slides, splits, and jumps were all rehearsed with coaches Nicole Lenselink and Nicki Stachlescheid.
Dale Ersman announced the singing of O’Canada to start the show and everyone rose in the stands to sing along.
Then the fun began with eight Level 1 and 2 skaters dressed all in black as little “chimney sweeps” to follow Paige Reidt, Mary Poppins, with the red umbrella.
Four Level 3 skaters spun and twirled their grass skirts and colourful leis to perform as Lilo and Stitch.
Five Level 4 skaters dressed in their High School Musical uniforms showed a lot of teamwork, while five Level 5 and 6 skaters showed their grace and speed as Cheetah Girls.
Tiffany Lenselink glided across the ice in her solo routine, highlighting all the jumps and spins she has learned.
Six skaters returned to the ice in long ball gowns to perform in Sleeping Beauty.
Tami Piovesan, dressed in cut off blue jean shorts, plaid shirt and a cowgirl hat, showcased her favourite jumps and spins to finish with the splits.
In their long braids and tunic dresses, several skaters looked like Pocahontas, skating with flowing bright yellow colours.
Nicole and Tiffany Lenselink twirled and swirled and glided in harmony for their duet routine.
Snow White (Alyssa Casemore) was followed by The Queen (Paige Reidt) to take a bite from the apple and soon found herself asleep on the ice.
Level 4 skaters then donned Minnie Mouse ears and pink tops to perform their follow the leader routine.
A dozen members of the Mount Forest Ladies Synchro Team showed their style, form and teamwork as they danced across the ice performing intricate moves.
Later, still dressed in their favourite costumes, all the skaters rounded the ice to show their final jumps, spins, swirls, and twirls and to wave a farewell to the crowd.
Angela Wightman and Kaley Hummel presented each skater with a long stemmed flower. Coaches Lenselink and Stachlescheid received bouquets of flowers in appreciation for their work.
Canskate Skater of the Year medallions were presented to Olivia Wightman and Liam Martin.
Draw winners picked up their prizes and everyone was treated to cupcakes and refreshments before heading home.
The carnival was a great finish to another season of skating at the Clifford Arena. Following the event, Mike Maynard prepared to melt and haul out the ice surface.
