Dresswright On Ice - April 2003 Edition Newsletter

And the Beat Goes On...

Everyone knows the power music has to create images in our imaginations. We hear a song or piece of music and it immediately reminds us of an event, performance, emotion or experience in our past. If I gave you a list, which included “Bolero”, “River Dance”, “Casablanca”, “Love Story” – what skaters and skating images would leap to mind?

Music marketers have built on the important combination of what the eye sees and what the ear hears, to create both visual and musical excitement in music videos. Similarly, skaters have a unique opportunity to use their performances not only to showcase their ability but also to transport audiences and judges to an imaginary world of the skater’s creation.

It all starts with the right piece of music. And just as you need the right choreographer, and the perfect dressmaker, you need a first rate music technician to create the soundtrack for your performance.

Two such professionals that I have found are: Kevin Gorman of K.G. Productions (519-668-3845, www.kgprod.com), a complete source of professional music production, engineering, mixing and mastering, and, the husband and wife team of Lawrence and Julie Gryniewski, of Gryniewski Music Services (905-625-7592, lj_gryniewski@yahoo.com). Lawrence is a former Senior National Competitor, engineer and long time Ice Dance coach, and Julie, also a former competitive skater, is a choreographer and skating coach.

Spring Cleaning – time to take stock of your skating wardrobe and assess what still works for you and what needs updating. Then contact “Repeat Performance” at 905-339-6866 to set up a time to see Elizabeth and Michelle about selling your clothing on consignment!

Store Hours! Spring ahead Our schedule changes a bit as we start closing at 5:00 pm Friday evenings. We’re always open to special skate fitting appointments, if our regular store hours are not convenient for you.

Monday/Tuesday/Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday/Thursday	10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday	Closed

This month PJ’s Edgework moment is from Jamie Sale. Just click on the "Edgework" logo to take you directly to “so and so’s” favorite skating moment!

Have you been enjoying PJ’s Edgework Moments? Well, we’ve convinced her to give us a first hand report of the all the great international competition she attends as commentator, and world feed broadcaster. Her first installment for us, - Synchro Worlds from Ottawa 2003! Please check back mid April for PJ’s Picks and Misses!

What's hot in skating fashions?

Check out our great skating pants – they’re Hip, they’re Cool and they’re available from Dress Wright On Ice.

Inspired by the dance industry – Capezio have brought out some fun fleece skating shorts and tank tops!

And check out the Intera fabrics used in the newest pants and mock neck turtlenecks! This fabric has great wicking properties, so you stay dry and comfortable throughout those long spring and summer training sessions.

They’re Back!! Yes, Unitard are making a come back in the skating world. Pictured here is one of the newest designs from Capezio, again in that fabulous Intera fabric!

Good Luck, Skate Hard – ‘tll next time!

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