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daughters — Erika, 15, used to skate
in the show while Adrienne, 10,
remains in the show this year.
"You learn to rely on (other par-
ents)," Meltzer says. "Parents devel-
op carpools, and buy tickets for the
show. There's an ongoing relation-
ship because you see these people
once a year for this event."
From the kids' perspective, "I
think it's a lot of fun," says Amanda
May. "You get to meet many new
and different people with different
qualities of talent. It's very different
from skating by yourself."
Amanda's sister, Tana, 12, a veter-
an from last year, and brother
Andrew, 10, are in this year's show.
Skaters try out for the show in
November. Selections are announced
in late December. Costumes must be
ready by March. The skaters rehearse
for about two months before the
show opens. Skaters who appear in
more than one number may rehearse
for several hours every day.
"The Southfield show is a gor-
geous, gorgeous show," says Bob
Tarnow. "It's as close to professional
as you will see, as far as the scenery
and sets and lighting and costum-
ing."
It's a lot of glitz, very glam-
orous," says Sharynn Meltzer. "It's
not an exhibition of skating, which
is what some of the other clubs do.
But it's a real Ice Capades-like
show."
None of the skaters are paid —
indeed, almost everyone who works
on the show is a volunteer — but the
kids receive other benefits, according
to their parents.
Skating in the show "has helped
in terms of discipline, time manage-
ment, having goals to work toward,"
says Meltzer. "I think (it gives) a lot
of self-confidence and a lot of self-
esteem."
Adds Bob Tarnow, "They get to
perform in front of an audience and
they also get the responsibility of
having to be there for practices."
Meltzer also points out the thrill
of meeting past guest skaters Roslyn
Sumner, Liz Manley and Gary Bea-
com. This year's guests include Scott
Williams and Charlene Wong.
As for the parents, "We love it.
We're true stage parents," admits
Tarnow. ❑

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