Torvill and Dean to tour Australia
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (357339)
Rockingham, Australia
July 15, 2024 8:28pm CST
The photo of one of our wildflowers has nothing to do with the discussion.
I’ve just read that Torvill and Dean are touring Australia next year. Jayne Torvill (1957-) and Christopher Dean (1958-) are British ice-skating champions who set the world alight many years ago.
They are celebrating a 50 year partnership – 50 YEARS! I can hardly believe they are still skating and obviously well enough to undertake such a tour. They have also spent time as coaches and choreographers during their careers.
Their statistics include 12 perfect sixes and six 5.9s while skating to Bolero at the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. This event was watched by more than 24 million viewers in the UK. At the World Championships in 1984, they scored thirteen sixes and five 5.9s.
They are coming to Perth next June. Maybe I should start saving for tickets.
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@snowy22315 (192223)
• United States
16 Jul
It sounds like it would be a great show.
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@JudyEv (357339)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Jul
Imagine them still performance skating in their late 60s. Good for them.
@JudyEv (357339)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jul
I would normally enjoy the events if I happen to catch them on TV but I forget half the time that they're on.
@Deepizzaguy (111500)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Jul
I have been to a few figure skating shows in Baton Rouge Louisiana to see the ice skating stars from the 1988 Winter Olympics that was sponsored by Tom Collins which was a great show.
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@Deepizzaguy (111500)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Jul
@JudyEv It was a great ice skating show.
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@GardenGerty (164549)
• United States
16 Jul
That sounds like someone I would enjoy seeing. We should help you earn myLot pennies to get to go. At least myLot is always around and welcoming.
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@JudyEv (357339)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul
They were incredible in their day and I'm sure they'd still give a great performance.
@Orson_Kart (7529)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul
They’ve just recently “retired” from being judges on Dancing on Ice over here. They were still performing the occasional routine on the show.
I remember them doing the Bolero at the 1984 Olympics. It was mesmerising. We’ve not had skaters here in the UK that captured the attention as much as they did since.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the show, even 50 years on, they have stayed fit and able. 
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@JudyEv (357339)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Jul
I read up about them on Wikipedia. I was interested that Michael Crawford was a mentor and helped with acting and choreography. I didn't mention him in the text as I thought maybe he wasn't known in the US.
@RasmaSandra (86604)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Jul
Sounds exciting and I hope you can got and see them,
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@JudyEv (357339)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Jul
I believe you. But imagine being that age and doing what they do. Just amazing.
@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
16 Jul
That's amazing that they have been skating for 50 years. I remember seeing them when they competed in the Olympics. It would be nice if you could see them perform. Have a good day.
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@Beestring (15564)
• Hong Kong
16 Jul
Go and see them. It's worth the money, I'm sure.
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