Aerial Dreams

Sarah Yvonne-Prytula – Holiday on Ice

 

Outline this project, and what was your goal?

 

The project was to create a Ice skating/ flying act for, ‘Holiday on Ice’, a touring Ice Show Production Company. The goal was to create an act that really highlighted the uniqueness of having an ice skater that could create a relationship between the ice and air.

 

What were the challenges you faced in achieving your objective?

 

A collection of challenged surfaced while creating this project.
Elements and maneuvers practiced in the studio were harder and not possible to do whilst on the ice and with skating boots on. The weight of the boots and not being able to touch the lyra with the blades restricted a lot of movements.

 

How did you wish to differentiate yourself in your performance?

 

That my performance is a true act that tells a story and lets the audience go on an emotional journey with me.

 

How has DITA helped you to achieve this?

 

DITA explored my possibilities as not just another performer but to really appreciate what flying really can express. DITA helped me to understand and go beyond just learning tricks but helped me in trying to become a unique artist.

 

What solutions and services were provided to you?

 

DITA had a very professional approach to my project. Firstly, we were able to sit down and set out a ‘plan of attack’ to achieve the goal set out. DITA provided an ‘Act Creation’ that provided me with a collection of services from scheduled private lessons, work shops, video analyses, to Video resume to name just a few.

 

What do you think was different about the creative approach at DITA?

 

DITA created a very personal relationship with me as a student. This abled DITA to expose and present my character as an artist. DITA focuses on achieving the goals set out together as a team. Makes it possible to overcome challenges and create a final act that satisfies all involved.

 

How would you rate the services provided by DITA and would you recommend DITA to others?

 

I rate DITA very highly due to its personal and unique approach to each individual student. As a student I felt 100% supported in my work and know that anyone who wanted to achieve something special would feel just the same.

 

Any personal comments?

 

DITA provided me with a generous amount of support, knowledge and guidance. Without DITA I believe my project would not have been achieved in the short amount of time that was given to create an act. I am more then excited to come back after my time with ‘Holiday on Ice’ and work further with DITA.