Ice Dance International Winter Residency
Founded in 2014 by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International & Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, Ice Dance International (IDI) is a non-profit organization that exists to showcase and promote ice dancing as an internationally recognized performing art form.
Ice Dance International (IDI) resides annually at Strawbery Banke and provides the community with pop-up performances and community programming at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond and across New England. IDI’s engagement programs include classes, performances, and one-on-one skating opportunities for those with disabilities.
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Community Skating Classes
Taught by Douglas Webster, Artistic Director of IDI and Labrie Family Skate, with support from the IDI company, these drop-in adult skating classes are open to all. Additionally, IDI provides up to three free pop-up youth classes throughout the season. Click the button below to view the weekly rink schedule and look for “Community Skating Classes.”
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“Get Out and Skate” Program
IDI provides accessible ways for people from diverse backgrounds to view and appreciate the art of dance on ice and engage in a healthy recreational activity in fun and innovative ways. IDI’s partnerships include Little Harbour School and Future In Sight.
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Pop-Up Performances
As a part of IDI’s residency at Strawbery Banke Museum, enjoy short live performances, offered free to the public. Many performances are livestreamed thanks to the generosity of IPTimelapse/Portsmouth Webcam. Click the link below to view the calendar of events.
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Currier & Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters
Each year at Candlelight Stroll, Strawbery Banke’s signature holiday event, Ice Dance International’s Currier & Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters perform several times throughout the evening for event attendees. Click the button below to learn more about Candlelight Stroll.
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Professional Skating Shows
Since 2015, Ice Dance International has partnered with Strawbery Banke Museum to hold a professional skating show at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond. Past performances include Seacoast Skating with the Stars, a professional skating show where six local Seacoast “stars” are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes. Click the button below to view the calendar of events.