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British Primary, Junior and Senior Ice Dance Champion

2nd Junior World Championships

3rd European Championships

5th World Championships

Twice Olympian

Coach of the year for Great Britain

17 Series head coach for Dancing on Ice and many years on the judging panel

Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, Vanessa Bauer began ice skating at just four years old, quickly developing a passion that would shape her future. She trained intensively throughout her youth at an elite sports dedicated boarding school, before transitioning into the world of professional skating.

Vanessa’s career took off when she became a professional skater on Dancing on Ice, where her breathtaking performances and innovative choreography earned her victory and multiple series finals. Beyond television, she has performed in high-profile productions around the world, collaborated with leading brands, and continues to inspire the next generation of skaters through her aristry and expertise.

Now, as part of the Torvill & Dean tour, Vanessa brings her signature elegance, strength, and storytelling to the ice, sharing her lifelong love for skating with audiences across the UK.

Hi! We are British ice dancers Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez. We are two time Junior National Champions, two time National silver medalists, 2024 World competitors, 2x European competitors and ISU international gold medalists. We look forward to sharing our love for the sport with you and celebrating the inspiring legacy of Torvill and Dean!

I’m Hugo Brooks, a 13-year-old competitive figure skater, and skating has been my passion since I first watched an ice show at my local arena in 2019. That moment sparked a love for the sport that has only grown stronger with each passing year. Last season, I was incredibly proud to be ranked 1st in the UK for my age and skating level—one of my biggest achievements so far. Right now, I’m training hard to secure a place at the British Championships and hope to qualify for 2025 and onwards , a major milestone in my competitive career.

I train at Blackpool and Blackburn Ice Arenas under the expert guidance of Katie Stainsby, a former Dancing on Ice pro , and Oscar Peter, a former Swiss National Champion and World competitor in free and ice dance . Their experience, passion, and belief in me have pushed me to improve my skills, refine my artistry, and set even bigger goals. Each summer, I also attend an elite skating camp in Switzerland, where last year, I had the incredible honour of being selected to perform in the final gala presentation. That experience made me even more determined to keep improving and reach new heights in the sport.

I compete in free skating and enjoy ice dance with my best friend and partner Darcy with the possibility of competing together in future, which gives me the best of both worlds. In singles, I challenge myself to be my absolute best, focusing on technique, artistry, and pushing my own limits. In ice Dance, I skate alongside my partner, Darcy, and together, we create something truly special on the ice—combining trust, teamwork, and storytelling which is from our hearts and happiness.

Beyond competing, I love to perform. I’ve taken part in numerous gala performances at Blackpool Ice Arena and have been cast in several ice shows, including:

•Peter Pan on Ice (2022)

•Alice Through the LookGlass on Ice (2023)

•Snow White: A Magical Adventure on Ice (2024)

One of the most exciting moments of my skating career is coming up later this year, as I have been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on Torvill and Dean’s final-ever tour. Growing up, they have been two of my biggest inspirations, and I even did a school project on them, researching their journey from young skaters to Olympic legends. The chance to share the ice with my heroes is beyond anything I ever imagined, and I feel incredibly honoured to be a part of this historic moment in skating.

Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone

Andy and Robin have been prominent figures in the ice show community for over 25 years and most recently performed on the 2025 series of ITV’s Dancing on Ice in the UK, which was their 6^th series on the show. They relaunched Cirque du Soleil, “Crystal”, from 2022- 2023 after Covid, where Robin played the lead role of Crystal. They opened the original Crystal in 2017, which was the first show Cirque du Soleil created for the ice. They then went on to perform on “Axel”, Cirque Du Soleil’s

only other Ice Show.

Andy and Robin’s diverse experience includes performing with The Boston Pops Symphony and Itzhak Perlman in the award-winning show, “A Night of Boston University”, skating the Phantom Pair in “Broadway on Ice” in Muscat, Oman, and starring in Christopher Dean’s modern-day Romeo and Juliet story, “Believe”, with Holiday on Ice. The duo toured the UK with “The Dancing on Ice Final Tour” and “The Professionals on Ice”.

Andy and Robin had the unique privilege of skating in the Arena De Verona in Italy with “Intimissimi on Ice” alongside incomparable Andrea Bocelli. They were principal performers for Disney on Ice for over thirteen years and are best known for their portrayal of Aladdin and Jasmine.

The duo also has experience behind the curtain. Andy was most recently the Associate Director of Casting and Performance for Disney on Ice. Before taking that position, he was a Talent Scout with Cirque Du Soleil. Robin was the first Ice Skating Artist Coach at Cirque Du Soleil. Andy and Robin launched their company, Creative Athletic Performance in 2020 which provides casting, coaching and choreography services for various shows and events around the world which include, Holiday on Ice, The Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia, US Figure Skating and Skate Canada Manitoba. They were Pair Skating Coaches for Disney on Ice as well as Assistant Choreographers on the Disney on Ice show, “Follow Your Heart”. They assisted with casting for the film, “Sonia the White Swan”. Andy is currently a Casting Consultant for Cirque du Soleil.

Luke Digby & Anastasia Vaipan-Law

Anastasia started her skating journey at the age of 7 in Blackpool, England. Initially being inspired by watching her parents in the local Ice-Show, she would then eventually follow in their footsteps of being a competitive figure skater.

Anastasia started her career as a singles skater until 2019, achieving 3 silver medals at the Junior National Championships & participating at many junior Grand Prix events & international competitions. In 2020 she made the decision to switch to the Pairs discipline, resulting in Ana teaming up with Luke and pursing a mutual goal of reaching the Olympic Games.

Luke started skating with his sisters at the age of 6 after being inspired by Dancing on Ice. Born in Sheffield he started skate UK at Ice Sheffield. Luke skated in singles until he was 18, becoming a 2x National Junior Champion and representing Team GB at the European Youth Olympics in 2017. He teamed up with Anastasia in 2020, moving to Dundee in Scotland, to begin pairs skating together.

Since teaming up they have become 4x National Champions and 6x international medallists. They have also gone onto to compete at the European and World Championships, recently achieving 5th at the European Championships 2025.

Annette was born on September 7, 1983 in Landshut and is an outstanding figure skater.

She has made a name for herself through her impressive career in figure skating and is a five-time German champion. In addition, she has represented Germany at both European and World Championships. Annette is the only on skater who has 3 Titles from 3 different countries.

After her active competitive career, she specialized in shows and television appearances also as an acrobatic – adagio pair skater with her partner Yannick Bonheur since 13 years.

She is a well-known face on “Holiday on Ice” and has starred in various productions. Her versatility and charisma also earned her appearances on German television, including in the final of “Das Supertalent” and in the show “Dancing on Ice” on Sat.1. She has also made a name for herself internationally, for example through her participation in the British version of “Dancing on Ice” and Britain Got Talent.

She currently lives in Switzerland and works as a figure skating coach in addition to her show appearances. Through her diverse talents and tireless commitment, Annette has achieved impressive success in both figure skating and show business and remains an inspiring personality.

Isla started skating, at the age of 3. She is the 2024 British Basic Novice Champion and has represented Great Britain twice in International competitions at this level in Slovenia and Romania, winning both events.

Isla has been a member of the British development squad since the age of 7.

She is also a keen gymnast and loves dance. Isla is thrilled to be part of the Torvill and Dean Tour, skating with her cousin Lewis.

Mark Hanretty started his skating career after seeing Torvill and Dean compete in the 1994 Olympics in Norway.

He went on to represent Great Britain at the world and European championships as an ice dancer before joining the professional cast of Dancing on Ice for twelve seasons.

Mark is also coach and choreographer to numerous competitive skaters from around the world at Olympic level competition and alongside his wife, Kathy, hosts Hanretty skate camps to pass on their passion for skating to both competitive and recreational skaters.

Mark is also one of figure skating’s lead broadcasters having become the international Skating Union’s lead commentator at World championships and major international skating competitions.

Having started his career because of the inspiration that Jayne and Chris gave him, he couldn’t be prouder to be skating on this, their last dance.

James Hernandez & Phebe Bekker

Hi! We are British ice dancers Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez. We are two time Junior National Champions, two time National silver medalists, 2024 World competitors, 2x European competitors and ISU international gold medalists. We look forward to sharing our love for the sport with you and celebrating the inspiring legacy of Torvill and Dean!

Vanessa is one the very best Pair Skaters in the world. She is a four-time Olympian and the 2018 European Pairs Figure Skating Champion. Vanessa is also a 2x World Bronze medalist, six time French National Champion and the 2007 British National Champion.

Her 2018 season saw her claim Gold Medals in virtually every competition she entered! Vanessa’s edgy, contemporary and sexy style of skating continues to draw both the classic as well as the newer, energized and modern viewing audiences from around the world. Coupled with her warm and engaging personality Vanessa has changed the face of Pairs Skating and invited others to look outside of the box when it comes to the traditional skating look and status quo!

Vanessa has a massive international fan base that spans from Asia, Europe, North America to South America. Her fans continue to follow and support her in her endeavours outside of the competitive figure skating realm!

Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone

Andy and Robin have been prominent figures in the ice show community for over 25 years and most recently performed on the 2025 series of ITV’s Dancing on Ice in the UK, which was their 6^th series on the show. They relaunched Cirque du Soleil, “Crystal”, from 2022- 2023 after Covid, where Robin played the lead role of Crystal. They opened the original Crystal in 2017, which was the first show Cirque du Soleil created for the ice. They then went on to perform on “Axel”, Cirque Du Soleil’s

only other Ice Show.

Andy and Robin’s diverse experience includes performing with The Boston Pops Symphony and Itzhak Perlman in the award-winning show, “A Night of Boston University”, skating the Phantom Pair in “Broadway on Ice” in Muscat, Oman, and starring in Christopher Dean’s modern-day Romeo and Juliet story, “Believe”, with Holiday on Ice. The duo toured the UK with “The Dancing on Ice Final Tour” and “The Professionals on Ice”.

Andy and Robin had the unique privilege of skating in the Arena De Verona in Italy with “Intimissimi on Ice” alongside incomparable Andrea Bocelli. They were principal performers for Disney on Ice for over thirteen years and are best known for their portrayal of Aladdin and Jasmine.

The duo also has experience behind the curtain. Andy was most recently the Associate Director of Casting and Performance for Disney on Ice. Before taking that position, he was a Talent Scout with Cirque Du Soleil. Robin was the first Ice Skating Artist Coach at Cirque Du Soleil. Andy and Robin launched their company, Creative Athletic Performance in 2020 which provides casting, coaching and choreography services for various shows and events around the world which include, Holiday on Ice, The Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia, US Figure Skating and Skate Canada Manitoba. They were Pair Skating Coaches for Disney on Ice as well as Assistant Choreographers on the Disney on Ice show, “Follow Your Heart”. They assisted with casting for the film, “Sonia the White Swan”. Andy is currently a Casting Consultant for Cirque du Soleil.

Tim Koleto is a Silver Medallist at the 2022 Winter Olympics, NHK Trophy Champion, and Five-Time Japanese Champion Ice Dancer. He has competed internationally at the Senior level for 11 consecutive years.

Residing in Montreal, he is currently coaching and choreographing, and is an aspiring author.

Misato Komatsubara is a Silver Medallist in team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, NHK Trophy Champion, and Five-Time Japanese Champion Ice Dancer.

She has closed the curtain of competitive career on 2024 after 23 years of having it. Including beautiful memories of skating lessons and creative choreography time with Christoper.  Residing in Okayama Japan, she is currently spreading the love of figure skating through coaching and choreographing from 7 years old to 75 years old and the special Olympics skaters.

Sylvain is a French ice dancer who represented his country successfully medalling at international competitions around the world at some of the sport’s most prestigious events hosted by the International Skating Union.

Beyond his decade long competitive career, Sylvain performed professionally in shows globally before joining the cast of Dancing on Ice in 2011. As one of the longest standing professional skaters in Dancing on Ice, Sylvain has loved his time on the show which was highlighted when he met his now wife, Samia Longchambon, in his second series back in 2012.

Alongside his professional skating career, Sylvain has also established a career as a pre eminent personal trainer with a roster of successful clients.

Sylvain is delighted to be joining Jayne and Chris on their last dance tour and looks forward to performing with gratitude for all they have given to his career too

Lewis started skating at 4 years old. He belongs to a real skating family, as both his mum and auntie are skating coaches!  He was the British Novice champion in 2023 and went on to win the British Intermediate in 2024. Lewis now competes in Advanced Novice. 

Lewis has represented Great Britain in an international in Slovenia where he brought home the gold.

Lewis’s hobbies are playing the violin, art and anything to do with cars!!!

Lewis is really excited to be given this opportunity to perform with Torvill and Dean.

Mirai Nagasu is a two-time Olympian (2010, 2018) and Olympic team bronze medalist, best known for making history as the first American woman to land a triple Axel in Olympic competition. A technically accomplished and artistically expressive skater, she is the 2008 U.S. Champion, a seven-time U.S. national medalist, and the 2016 Four Continents silver medalist. She also earned a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships and claimed the title of Junior Grand Prix Final champion.

Beyond competition, Mirai has showcased her versatility as both a performer and public figure, appearing as a finalist on Dancing with the Stars and as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother. She continues to contribute to the sport through coaching, mentorship, and professional skating tours, inspiring audiences with her passion and expertise.

Eric Radford is a celebrated figure skater and accomplished musician who represented Canada at three Olympic Games. His journey in the world of figure skating began at a young age, driven by a passion for the sport that saw him rise through the ranks to become one of the most prominent pairs skaters in Canadian history.

Eric won three Olympic medals, including a gold in the team event in 2018, two world championships and seven national championships with partner Meagan Duhamel.

He was also the 2022 World bronze medalist with partner Vanessa James.

Beyond the rink, Eric Radford is also a talented musician. He has explored various musical genres, showcasing his skills as a pianist and composer. His passion for music complements his figure skating career, with many of his routines reflecting his deep understanding of musicality and rhythm.

After retiring from competitive skating, Radford continues to be involved in the sport as a coach and mentor, sharing his expertise and inspiring young athletes. His dual career in figure skating and music exemplifies his dedication to the arts and sports, making him a multifaceted talent and a respected figure in both fields.

Lukasz Rozycki & Alexandra Schauman

Alexandra grew up skating on the frozen lakes of Finland in the winter and boasts over 30 years of ballet and dance training. She was a dedicated member of the Finnish National Skating Team for many years, achieving success both nationally and internationally.

Lukasz began his skating journey at just five years old in his hometown of Warsaw and went on to become Polish Junior Pair Champion and a Grand Prix medallist. He also proudly represented Poland at Junior World Championships.

On tour they quickly fell for one another and Lukasz encouraged Alexandra to try skating pairs with him. After some serious hesitation she agreed to give it a go and it turned out to be a perfect match on and off the ice. Combining their passion for each other and their love for the sport they have wowed audiences all over the world in various ice shows, galas and on TV throughout Europe, America, Asia, Mexico and the Caribbean during the past 25 years.

Famed for their chemistry both on and off the ice, Alexandra and Lukasz have performed in four Holiday On Ice touring productions, as Guest Stars onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships and live at the Eurosport Ice Galas. They have also had the privilege of sharing the stage with world-famous artists like Coldplay, Rihanna, Bonnie Tyler and Andrea Bocelli. Together, they have also co-choreographed “Christmas on Ice” Production shows in Myrtle Beach and Niagara Falls.

The husband and wife skating duo are well-known faces on Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean’s hit TV show “Dancing on Ice” in the UK where Lukasz reached the final with gymnast Beth Tweddle in 2014 and Alexandra was crowned Champion together with professional dancer James Jordan in 2019.

They are thrilled and honoured to join the cast for “Our Last Dance” for the 50th Anniversary Tour.

Alexandra Schauman and Lukasz Rozycki

Alexandra grew up skating on the frozen lakes of Finland in the winter and boasts over 30 years of ballet and dance training. She was a dedicated member of the Finnish National Skating Team for many years, achieving success both nationally and internationally.

Lukasz began his skating journey at just five years old in his hometown of Warsaw and went on to become Polish Junior Pair Champion and a Grand Prix medallist. He also proudly represented Poland at Junior World Championships.

On tour they quickly fell for one another and Lukasz encouraged Alexandra to try skating pairs with him. After some serious hesitation she agreed to give it a go and it turned out to be a perfect match on and off the ice. Combining their passion for each other and their love for the sport they have wowed audiences all over the world in various ice shows, galas and on TV throughout Europe, America, Asia, Mexico and the Caribbean during the past 25 years.

Famed for their chemistry both on and off the ice, Alexandra and Lukasz have performed in four Holiday On Ice touring productions, as Guest Stars onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships and live at the Eurosport Ice Galas. They have also had the privilege of sharing the stage with world-famous artists like Coldplay, Rihanna, Bonnie Tyler and Andrea Bocelli. Together, they have also co-choreographed “Christmas on Ice” Production shows in Myrtle Beach and Niagara Falls.

The husband and wife skating duo are well-known faces on Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean’s hit TV show “Dancing on Ice” in the UK where Lukasz reached the final with gymnast Beth Tweddle in 2014 and Alexandra was crowned Champion together with professional dancer James Jordan in 2019.

They are thrilled and honoured to join the cast for “Our Last Dance” for the 50th Anniversary Tour.

Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby

Anastasia started her skating journey at the age of 7 in Blackpool, England. Initially being inspired by watching her parents in the local Ice-Show, she would then eventually follow in their footsteps of being a competitive figure skater.

Anastasia started her career as a singles skater until 2019, achieving 3 silver medals at the Junior National Championships & participating at many junior Grand Prix events & international competitions. In 2020 she made the decision to switch to the Pairs discipline, resulting in Ana teaming up with Luke and pursing a mutual goal of reaching the Olympic Games.

Luke started skating with his sisters at the age of 6 after being inspired by Dancing on Ice. Born in Sheffield he started skate UK at Ice Sheffield. Luke skated in singles until he was 18, becoming a 2x National Junior Champion and representing Team GB at the European Youth Olympics in 2017. He teamed up with Anastasia in 2020, moving to Dundee in Scotland, to begin pairs skating together.

Since teaming up they have become 4x National Champions and 6x international medallists. They have also gone onto to compete at the European and World Championships, recently achieving 5th at the European Championships 2025.

My love of ice skating started when I watched a family friend performing on Dancing on Ice and thought, ‘I want to do that!’

I pestered my parents for lessons, and at the age of 6 years old I started the Skate UK Programme, and I’ve barely stepped off the ice since.

As I progressed to National levels I began to be privately coached by Katie Stainsby and Oscar Peter, at Blackpool Ice Arena.

I remember waiting for my first private lesson when I saw Katie coaching some pair skaters. She told me that it’s harder to find boys in figure skating, which I thought was pretty crazy!

Luckily, that’s when I met Hugo. We hit it off straight away, instantly becoming friends both on and off the ice, and we’ve been skating together ever since.

I love performing in shows, but competing is just as exciting for me. I gained a place on the podium after my very first competition and, have since proved myself to be a successful competitor! I also perform in our rink’s biannual skating Galas, where I skate in groups, pairs with Hugo, or even going solo.

For the past three years, I’ve auditioned and been cast in the Christmas shows produced by Blackpool Ice Drome Children’s Association (BIDCA). I’ve played principal, and stand out roles, in their productions including Peter Pan, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Snow White performed at Blackpool Ice Arena; the world’s oldest purpose-built ice theatre, and home to the iconic Hot Ice show!

I’ve also been lucky enough to attend some incredible ice-skating camps, including Disney on Ice, the International School of Skating, and most recently the Summer Skating camp in Switzerland.

On top of all that, I’m a proud ambassador for Thuono, an Italian brand of ice skating apparel, which I get to wear for training, both on and off the ice.

When I am not at the rink I love spending time with my family, my dog and guinea pig. I’m also a keen saxophonist and have regular lessons after school. My favourite subject at school has to be maths, double maths is even better!

Being part of Torvill and Deans 50th Anniversary ‘Our Last Dance’ tour feels like a dream come true, and I’m beyond excited and honoured to have the chance to play the role of ‘young’ Jayne Torvill… Epic skates to fill!

Thank you to everyone involved who made this opportunity possible. I cannot wait and will forever treasure the memories!

Philip Warren is a California-born figure skater known for his dynamic performances in ice shows across Europe. He is a multi National medalist for both the US and France. He is also the world champion of the first ever Acrobatic Figure Skating Championship. He has stood out in productions like Art on Ice and Bol on Ice due to his integration of never before seen acrobatics with traditional figure skating.

Dan first put on a pair of ice skates at the age of seven in his hometown of Blackpool, encouraged by his Mum and Dad to follow in his sister’s footsteps. They had no idea he was going to be a natural and it was not long before he was leading shows, travelling the world and eventually becoming a household name.

 Over the last few years Dan has had some incredible opportunities including a Royal Variety performance for King Charles and Queen Camilla, performing in the Olympic Ceremonies and skating alongside Andrea Bocelli in Italy.

Today, Dan is best known for ITV’s Dancing On Ice, taking part as a professional skater partnering many well-known celebrities for over a decade. He is the most decorated professional on the popular ITV show, winning Dancing on Ice three times, alongside his celebrity partners Gaynor Faye, Hayley Tamaddon and Beth Tweddle.

In 2018/19 Dan took on the new role of Creative Director and Choreographer of Dancing On Ice which led to him receiving the prestigious ‘Carl Alan’ award for Choreography.

Most recently Dan choreographed the 80^th anniversary of the world-famous Holiday On Ice show ‘No Limits’ alongside Christopher Dean and directed by Kim Gavin.

 Dan is honoured to have been asked to be the Associate Choreographer of Torvill and Dean’s ‘Our Last Dance’ and is also very excited to be performing alongside Jayne and Chris for their final performance.