Ice queen Michelle Kwan to perform in town

Ice queen Michelle Kwan to perform in town

Five-time world champion skater Michelle Kwan, who is in Singapore, will show her skills at the new rink at Marina Bay Sands.

She is in Singapore for the opening of the skating rink at the integrated resort.

The American ice queen was tight-lipped about her performances, except to say they would be a great event despite the fact she will be skating on synthetic ice at the 600-square-metre rink.

"Synthetic....I feel that it is more you have to feel the movement through and through. On ice, you push and you glide, and that feeling of gliding too fast can be very very hard for a beginner," she said.

While the ice may be artificial, Kwan will create real magic on ice. After all, she is one of the best in the sport.

The ice queen will perform over the weekend, with one show each on Saturday and Sunday.

Kwan also plans to make a return trip in January, as part of her role as a US sports envoy.

"I was just going through my schedule for my next trip and some of it would be teaching future Olympic Singaporean skaters," she said.

An Olympic gold is not part of her collection but Kwan has no plans to make a comeback, as finishing graduate school is her priority right now.

So it will be a rare treat for fans to catch her in action in Singapore.

After Kwan's performances, the rink at the integrated resort will be open to the public at a cost.

The Singapore Ice Skating Association is considering using it for its "Learn To Skate" programme.

-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-