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Put it on ice: the untapped potential of figure skating in theatre

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Le Patin Libre’s show Murmuration

Le Patin Libre’s show Murmuration

Figure skating sits on the boundary between athleticism and artistry. But is there more to it than spectacle and sequins? Can an ice rink be the perfect stage for theatre? We explore the intersection between skating and the performing arts

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