EVENT

Event

2010 ALL THAT SKATE LA STARRING YUNA KIM & MICHELLE KWAN

2010 ALL THAT SKATE LA

Starring YUNA KIM & MICHELLE KWAN

Date/Time: Saturday, October 2nd @7:00 PM
Sunday, October 3rd @ 3:00 PM

Venue: STAPLES Center

1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015


EVENT INFORMATION

Tickets are now on sale for the American debut and Los Angeles premiere ofthe international skating spectacular “2010 All That Skate LA,” coming toSTAPLES Center Saturday, October 2nd at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, October3rd at 3:00 PM. Featuring the reigning Olympic Champion Yuna Kim,and the most decorated skater in U.S. history, Michelle Kwan, the show boastsan unprecedented cast of Olympic and World Champions.


Kim and Kwan, figure skating’s ultimate “royalty,” will combine theirincomparable talents for two unforgettable performances. The special eventmarks the first performance by Yuna Kim in the United States following herstunning 2010 Vancouver Olympics victory and an eagerly awaited return to theice for the legendary Kwan who has not performed for an American audience inover four years.


Unlike any ice show ever seen before, “2010 All That Skate LA” features a castlist that is a veritable who’s who in the skating world. Representing the firsttime Olympic Champions in three disciplines will share the same ice since theVancouver Winter Games, stars include 2010 Olympic Pair Champions Shen Xue& Zhao Hongbo (China); 2010 Olympic Dance Champions Tessa Virtue &Scott Moir (Canada); Olympic Silver Medalists and Four-Time World MedalistsTanith Belbin & Ben Agosto (USA); World Chamption Brian Joubert (France);Two-time World Champions and Olympic Bronze Medalists Aliona Savchenko andRobin Szolkowy (Germany); Three-time U.S. Champion Johnny Weir (USA), and more.


The show’s riveting presentation hits the mark just like the skaters. A hugeLED screen built into the multi-tiered set heightens the artistry andexcitement with vivid and alluring imagery. Contemporary music, laser lightsand theatrical staging, embolden the skaters with a freedom that is contagiousto the audience. The show extends beyond the boundaries of figure skating.During one fast-paced production, a group of bboys join the skaters in amesmerizing battle of one-upmanship that showcases the similarities betweendance and skating. Another showstopper is the live performance by Koreansinging sensation Younha.


The original production set box office records with a summer showcase in Korea.Now audiences in America will have an opportunity to see for themselves allthat makes “2010 All That Skate LA” so different from other skating shows.

Official website: http://www.allthatskate.com

** ULTIMATE SKATE EXPERIENCE **

A special offer included with VIP and front row ticket purchases, providesaccess to an exclusive “sneak peak” dress rehearsal and discussion with theskating stars, plus a commemorative VIP credential and lanyard, and a souvenirprogram book. Ultimate Skate Experience attendees will be escorted to reservedseating sections of the arena where they will have the first exclusive andup-close look at the show’s dress rehearsal Saturday, October 2nd,beginning at 2:00 PM. After the dress rehearsal, the show director, stars YunaKim and Michelle Kwan and other cast members will skate over to talk about theshow and their performances, and answer questions.

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