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U.S. Figure Skating

SHOWCASE

 

Showcase is an exciting theatrical opportunity for skaters who love entertaining crowds. The skaters and audience alike enjoy a thrilling performance that fuses figure skating with artistic creativity.

ABOUT

With the use of props, elaborate costumes and theatrical performance, showcase fuses figure skating with artistic creativity. Showcase events are open at many nonqualifying competitions for single skaters, duets, small ensembles and production numbers.

EVENT OFFERINGS

Individual Events

Singles skaters of all ages & levels can participate in showcase in the following categories:

  • Emotional Performance
  • Choreographic Artistry (Juvenile - Senior Elite/Pro-Am, Adult Masters only)
  • Lyrical Pop
  • Character Performance
  • Comedic Impressions
  • Theme Event 

Team Events

A highlight of showcase events is the opportunity for skaters to compete in a group. Club members and friends alike can enter these events to have fun and show off their theatrical skating skills. 

  • Duets/Trios – Two or three competitors perform a theatrical program with the option to use props and scenery.
  • Mini Production Ensembles – Groups of four to eight skaters perform together with the option to use props and scenery.
  • Production Ensembles – Nine or more competitors perform a program together with the option to use props and scenery.
  • Open Inflatables – An individual or small group event where athletes perform a program together wearing inflatable costumes.

SHOWCASE SERIES

We are excited to launch the first ever National Showcase Series in the 2026-27 season. This is a competitive opportunity for athletes looking to qualify for the National Showcase competition, held annually in August. 

Skaters that wish to compete in individual event categories at National Showcase are required to:

  1. Sign up for the series in EMS (maximum 3 events permitted)
  2. register for and compete in at least 2 but no more than 4 approved showcase series competitions
  3. Meet the minimum score in each series event registered for
  • Click here to view the list of approved series competitions for the 26-27 season
  • Click here to review the 26-27 Showcase Series Athlete Handbook
  • For competitions approved to be part of the 26-27 National Showcase Series, click here to review the LOC Handbook & Series Requirements

NATIONAL SHOWCASE

National Showcase is a competition filled with inspiration, and skaters who qualify are strongly encouraged to participate. Qualification requirements are outlined in the 26-27 Showcase Series Athlete Handbook.

The 2027 National Showcase event will be held July 27-31, 2027 in Norwood, Massachusetts.