Sheffield skater selected for European ice show

Sheffield-based skater Lauren Taylor has been selected to appear in one of the world’s most famous ice shows.

Lauren, who trains and coaches at iceSheffield, has been chosen to perform in the forthcoming European Holiday On Ice tour – Mystery.

The 22-year-old beat off competition from some of the world’s best skaters at a rigorous audition in Cardiff where she impressed the judges with her advanced skating skills and quick step work.

Lauren, who is a level 2 qualified coach at the Sheffield International Venues (SIV) facility, is the only UK skater to win the NISA (National Ice Skating Association) Cup three times in a row. She has also competed at international level for Great Britain and was the Scottish Junior silver medallist in 2004 and Scottish Champion in 2006.

Lauren, originally from Wybers Wood, in Grimsby, said: “I’ve been a fan of Holiday On Ice ever since I was eight years old when I first started ice skating so it is a dream come true to be selected to perform in the show.

“I’ve skated in professional shows in France, Spain and Georgia before but nothing quite on the scale of Holiday On Ice! We’ll be touring ice venues all over Europe performing about ten shows a week over eight months so it is quite a gruelling schedule.”

Lauren is now preparing to head off to Holland on October 1 for a week of rehearsals before the Mystery tour, choreographed by Olympic skating Champion Robin Cousins, MBE, starts in France on October 9. 

“Since moving to the city four years ago to be able to train at iceSheffield my skating has really progressed. The facilities here are first class and this selection is another fantastic step forward for my ice development.”