About The Show
The SQSA Parade Spring Ice Show is a highlight of the skating season and an opportunity for skaters of all ages and levels to perform in a professionally produced show at Parade Ice Garden. Skaters participate in group numbers and, in some cases, featured performances set to music, building confidence, teamwork, and performance skills. The show typically takes place over multiple performances in early May and brings together Learn to Skate participants, advanced skaters, and teams in a fun, celebratory environment. In addition to being a memorable experience for skaters, the Ice Show is a community event that celebrates the hard work and progress made throughout the season.
Spring Ice Show: Show 1 of 3
April 30, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Parade Ice Garden
600 Kenwood Pkwy
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
United States
This is our biggest performance of the year, where every skater — from first-time beginners to our most advanced athletes — takes the ice to celebrate a season of hard work and progress.
Featured Skater Requirements – Spring Ice Show Requirements
Registration deadline: TBD
Picture Night: Monday, 4/5
Dress Rehearsal (required): Thursday, April 29th, 4:00 – 7:30 (approx)
Performances (participants are in ALL shows):
Friday, April 30st at 7 pm
Saturday, May 1st at 2 pm and 7 pm
Spring Ice Show: Show 2 of 3
May 1, 2027 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Parade Ice Garden
600 Kenwood Pkwy
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
United States
This is our biggest performance of the year, where every skater — from first-time beginners to our most advanced athletes — takes the ice to celebrate a season of hard work and progress.
Featured Skater Requirements – Spring Ice Show Requirements
Registration deadline: TBD
Picture Night: Monday, 4/5
Dress Rehearsal (required): Thursday, April 29th, 4:00 – 7:30 (approx)
Performances (participants are in ALL shows):
Friday, April 30st at 7 pm
Saturday, May 1st at 2 pm and 7 pm
Spring Ice Show: Show 3 of 3
May 1, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Parade Ice Garden
600 Kenwood Pkwy
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
United States
This is our biggest performance of the year, where every skater — from first-time beginners to our most advanced athletes — takes the ice to celebrate a season of hard work and progress.
Featured Skater Requirements – Spring Ice Show Requirements
Registration deadline: TBD
Picture Night: Monday, 4/5
Dress Rehearsal (required): Thursday, April 29th, 4:00 – 7:30 (approx)
Performances (participants are in ALL shows):
Friday, April 30st at 7 pm
Saturday, May 1st at 2 pm and 7 pm
Ice Show Featured Skater Requirements for 2026–27
Skaters must meet all fixed requirements and earn 6 or more points from the variable requirements below to be considered for a soloist, step out, or featured group skater role in the 2027 Spring Ice Show.
In addition to meeting these requirements, featured skaters must have a coach at SQSA Parade, be in good standing at SQSA and Starlight, participate in the assigned ice show group number, and participate in the ice show Opening Number.
Note: The High Test group is reserved for skaters who have passed one of the following: ISI FS 8, 9, or 10; ISI Platinum and USFS Silver Singles.
Fixed Requirements
All requirements must be met.
- Skaters must be a Full Regular Member of SQSA Parade and represent SQSA Parade at ISI competitions.
- Skaters must contract for a minimum of 20 contract packages across the 3 contract periods from October 2026 – May 2027.
- Skaters must compete in at least 3 individual or partner events at the 2027 Bold Ice Skating Challenge Event.
- Skaters must compete in at least 1 additional ISI competition between May 2026 – April 2027 as a solo competitor, representing SQSA Parade.
- Skaters must meet the required test level for their role, based on solo, featured solo, duet, trio, quartet, or high school senior eligibility.
- USFS competitors/testers only: Skaters must represent Starlight Ice Dance Club at USFS competitions.
Variable Points
6 points needed.
- Additional ISI or USFS competitions as a solo competitor: 1 point per competition, up to 2 points.
- Additional Freestyle or Class contracts from 10/5/26 – 05/28/27: 1 point per contract, up to 3 points.
- High School Senior.
- Participate in the IllumiSkate Winter Show.
- Volunteer or coach in the SQSA Learn to Skate program.
- Participate in one USFS Series: NQS for Singles or Dance, or Excel Series.
- Regular SQSA Parade Member for 5+ years.
Additional Notes
- ISI tests must be passed at SQSA Parade or District 10 test sessions by the ice show registration deadline.
- Attendance of 50% or more of contracted sessions is mandatory for the requirement to be met or the variable point to be achieved.
- Competition requirements and variable points must be fulfilled from May 2026 – April 2027.
- Exemptions may be granted only in limited circumstances and require approval from the Show Director.
- Receiving an exemption or waiver one year does not guarantee an exemption or waiver in future years.