#Kurt Browning

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Kurt Browning performing on tour with Stars On Ice in Vancouver in 2023.

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REVIEW: STARS ON ICE AT ROGERS ARENA - MAY 18, 2023

Of the four cast numbers, my favourite was the sentimental “To Build a Home” that preceded intermission. It really solidified Browning’s role as a guide and respected leader in the sport as he individually embraced each skater/pair at song’s end. The pairs and ice dancers had a brief spotlight, and the number felt warm and nuanced. 

It was Madeline Schizas’ first full tour, and I enjoyed her skates to “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “Everybody Wants to be a Cat.” I really think Stars On Ice has been beneficial for Schizas to work on her expression in a low stress environment. It was nice to see her embrace her playful side (cat ears and all!). She also has some very impressive spins! Patrick Chan was a crowd favourite, having called Vancouver home for the past six years. In his tour return for the first time in four years, he didn’t show much rust to “Wicked Game” and “I Hear a Symphony.” He’s such a staple in Canadian figure skating, and the ‘Pchiddy’ appreciation was evident in the room. 

Keegan Messing performed a redux of this season’s short program to “Grace Kelly” and a skate to Tophouse’s “The Mountain Song.” His quick footwork and spins were in full force, as was his unwavering warm spirit. I will miss Messing on the national team, and hope he continues to do ice shows while spending time with his beautiful family, who figure skating fans have grown to know from afar. 

World Bronze medalists Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier were sensational in their “Evita” and “Annie’s Song/Thank God I’m a Country Boy” routines. I’d watched them many times on television from this season, but nothing compares to the live event. They were fighters this season, notably Gilles after a surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in the winter. Their poise and ability to transform into character is something I always admire, which extends into their “Evita” bows towards the audience. 

Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier are coming off their best season yet. Their throw jumps and height on the triple twist are outstanding! They performed their exhibition routine to “Shallow” and short program “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).” Their steady and sure demeanor was on display, and I was happy to see them skate in-person. One of my favourite skates of the night was Alissa Czisny’s “Chasing Cars.” It was proof that you don’t need jumps to make a program special. She used the song (version by Tommee Profitt and Fleurie) to emote through movement, graceful skating and spins that spanned the ice. The cover song had a really cinematic build that Czisny used to her advantage. 

Jason Brown is having the most fun on tour, uncontested. His Backstreet Boys routine was a joy. In an all-white ensemble, Brown even demonstrated ‘the worm’ on the ice, among some impressive jump splits. Even his bows had energy, with waving and jumping abound. In his Act II skate to “The Impossible Dream,” I was reminded of his gorgeous triple jumps, some of, if not the best, on tour. As a side note, I had a brief interaction with Brown as the skaters arrived at the rink, and he could not have been friendlier! 

Satoko Miyahara was a returning cast member from last year. Her elegance and interpretation of the music was stunning to watch. “Jenny of Oldstones” and “Ne me quitte pas” were her programs of choice, and I can confidently say her elegance is missed on the circuit. There’s a confidence and calmness in how she glides on ice, and I hope she’ll continue to be a mainstay in the cast. 

A breakout season for Belgium’s Loena Hendrickx, we were graced with her presence in her debut Canadian tour. As girls behind me whistled and hollered “get it, girl!” Hendrickx skated to Britney Spears’ “Circus” and Loni’s “Loneliness.” She had attitude and was fierce, and it’s easy to see why she will continue to be a top contender next season. Her arms overhead jumps are flawless! Madison Chock & Evan Bates are technically immaculate, if we didn’t know already from their consistently high scores in competition. Their performance is also top notch, and they’re very innovative skaters in their lines and elements. Their skate to “Nightcall” was a highlight (the chemistry!), and I was excited to see #ChockBates in action for the first time! 

Elvis Stojko’s bringing old school rock back. Skating to Shinedown and Van Halen, Stojko looked casual and collected with hands in his pockets, denim and black fingerless gloves. His mature and slightly edgy presence is always popular, drawing favourable cheers from the crowd. Even though he ended his competitive career over twenty years ago, he still has a power in his skating that is magnetic to watch. He joined Browning for an interactive skate as friendly rivals to “Raise a Little Hell,” where they sported matching shirts in admiration of each other. They joked about who was supposed to give the music to production (“on cassette”), did a quick bout of the chicken dance, and still had a raw synchronicity. Truly a memorable duo with heartfelt words of their memories together on tour.  

Kurt Browning received too many (well deserved) standing ovations to count! His animated personality shone and I loved the extra long looks he’d direct at the crowd in his skates. It felt personal. Skating to “Please Forgive Me” and “Who Are You,” his smooth skating ability is unparalleled. Yes, there are still jumps, and a backflip too! His aura is just so pleasant and it felt like a night celebrating Browning, with multiple montages or clips of his past performances played throughout the night. 

I loved the costumes! Between the gold-detailed military inspired fits for The Killers’ “All These Things That I’ve Done,” to the rainbow pop of colour in the closing routine to “Brand New.” And, who could forget the sleek James Bond outfits - black suits and metallic dresses that screamed ‘diamonds are forever.’ They complimented the music well, and many of the skaters brought their pre-loved, familiar outfits from their signature skates this season.  

You can tell the cast enjoyed each other’s company, sharing camaraderie and grace towards the encouraging audience. Browning is leaving behind an unmatched legacy, but Stars On Ice remains in good hands. 

Written by: Chloe Hoy Photographed by: Timothy Nguyen

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Kurt Browning was at the rink today for a three day seminar. It looked like he was having an absolute blast and I am massively irritated that I didn't get to go. Next time damn it. Next. Time.

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Kurt Browning - Nyah - 2022 Stars on Ice Hamilton

The Man, the Myth, the Legend

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!!!

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Ok, so not a competition performance, but can I introduce you to Kurt Browning's version of Singing in the Rain?

https://youtu.be/JXtd7xq7URM

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alissa czisny and kurt browning married last year? 🫥

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Here, in the 11th hour, I've decided to go in a different direction. Something that's a little more out there, but much more me.

@giftober 2024 | day 3: gold

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Kurt Schaffenberger style study feat. Stephanie Brown

Because he’s my favourite early artist and I’m sad he never got to draw her

Click for a maybe decent resolution! Coloured version below :)

She’s based off of various Supergirl references and her suit is a whole mixture of stuff she’s worn before. Yup yup.

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PotD_160a12_KurtBrown : Ray Armstrong

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Kurt Browning skating to Don't Fence Me In in the 2004 show Kristi Yamaguchi's Salute to American Music.

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♇ virgo in the ascendant shows that when people first interact with them, they can be seen as people who are communicative, adaptable and very elegant looking or they could have a very elegant energy. it's mostly because they deemed as someone who is put together and organised, [though sometimes it seems like the men always show the unkept side of virgo], howbeit, they can also appear as off-standish people, people who might display themselves as better than other people or very fussy.

♇ with the first house also ruling self-identity, virgo risings identify themselves as people who need to deliver the best they can. they're the perfectionists of the zodiacs and their security can become low when they feel like they could've done better from what they have created. their creations is like a service to people, they might not notice they feel that way, but whatever they create comes from a form of wanting validation from other people.

♇ moving onto the first house ruling the impression you make on others, with virgo being in this house indicates that virgo ascendants give the impression of the obsessed perfectionist, or people who like to be left alone. [along with other virgo placements], with its sister sign, pisces, virgo rules the hermit, giving the impression that they're people on a path to better themselves, and it doesnt need to be something they want to create, it can include wanting to better themselves from within and the atmosphere they're in.

♇ the first house in astrology is one of the topics that conveys about the personality one would have, to have virgo in the first house shows that you can be a very encouraging person, someone who is modest and sensible, however, the same person can be very self-doubting, and not only to themselves but to other people as well. they can be people who are very critical of others and can be considered as very stiff people, individuals who need to relax.

♇ mercury being the planetary ruler of virgo, it shows that these people can be very multi and adaptable, it's the main planet that gives them the skills and the need to be a jack of all trades. their mercury planet makes them curious, comical and witty but with the virgo sign also being linked with ceres, it gives them the nurturing and providing instinct. being able to give themselves self-care and quite a motherly aura to themselves and to other people.

♇ the ascendant being famous for being one of the topics that rule over the appearance and even the main topic. i figured that virgo risings look more feline than leo risings, specifically due to the eyes, even though they're mercurial and could have droopy eyes, the one i've seen are likely ones to have up-turned eyes, especially the black women, chloe bailey and ice spice; both virgo risings. virgo risings also have very slim waists and thick thighs, [especially if they have strong jupiter in their charts], and they have the type of head-shape that is very anime/alien-like.

♇ with their personal ambition? i have mentioned that virgo risings tend to have a personal ambition of bettering their skills, they're the type of people who want/like to prove their enemies wrong and even defeat them. they might get criticised a lot and it doesnt necessarily have to be from the public, it could be from their friends and family figures, and whenever they're told they cannot do anything, they put their passion and ardent completing the impossible. it can also be from the theme of validation for themselves or from other people.

♇ the ascendant being one of the topics that rules over strengths and weaknesses, having virgo in the first house implies that an individual would have the strength of being self-improving, efficient and mentally agile, though their weaknesses could list into them being cynical people. people who are arrogant and people who can be overly-sensitive.

♇ moving onto how their project their personalities, they project themselves to be encyclopedias, with virgo ascendants there's usually something specific they're extremely good at. where it be astrology, mythology, anime or fictional story lores, they'd be a virgo rising who would take great interest and skill in it, think of young sheldon. virgo risings project their personalities to be those who are always on top of their game, they likely hate to be seen at their lowest, so they're likely one to perform a confident personality that may or may not be their own. [mercurial themes].

♇ onto the subject of how they view the world, virgo risings may view life as something that has many obstacles, especially since majority of them would have aquarius in their sixth house, they could perceive life to be erratic and as something that could bring much troubles to them. they could view life as something to make connections with and as something that needs to be taken care of or things wont go the way it would go for them.

♇ with their self-image, it can be quite difficult for these people, as they're mutable risings, they can sometimes not understand what they look like or who they are. this can cause them to be someone who is constantly changing, it can be a trigger for them to want to be on their own and focus on their own mental-state. they're very self-introspecting and could be the type of people who can worry about their weight, as virgo does rule the stomach. their security levels are very brittle and people could be aware of that which causes them to try and be someone who appears not that way.

♇ ending with the impact they have or leave on others, virgo risings tend to make others feel ambitious into perfecting their skills. if it goes wrong the impact they could leave on others is to make them feel insecure and not good enough. virgo risings can make others feel taken care of or could make them feel like they are of a lot value, which is a really good thing. the impact they could also leave on others is making people believe in themselves.

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