Contemporary Skating Alliance

Non-profit international organisation supporting the exploration and evolution of contemporary skating and movement on ice.

Skate Motion + Contemporary Skating Alliance present:

2026 Components Camp

April 1-4, 2026 | Winterthur, Switzerland

Join us for this premiere contemporary & artistic skating camp in Switzerland for skaters of all ages and levels. International faculty coming from Germany, Sweden, and the United States (represented by our CSA Company Members: American Ice Theatre, Ice Theatre of Stockholm, and Studio Maja Luther) will lead a variety of creative skating skills classes on and off the ice.

April 1-4, 2026

Winterthur, Switzerland

About the Camp

This spring, Skate Motion & the Contemporary Skating Alliance (CSA), invite you to explore and grow your creative and artistic skating through a range of dynamic, movement-based approaches.

Guided by members of the Contemporary Skating Alliance, skaters will work with storytelling, expressive body movement, and foundational choreographic tools—building stronger connection, clarity, and intention in their skating.

Skaters of all ages and abilities, from ages 6 to 60 and beyond, are invited to join. Participants train within age- and skill-appropriate groups while being part of a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, individuality, and artistic exploration. Everyone is welcome.

Registration

Photo Credits: Raye White

The Schedule

Tentative Schedule Overview:
(The exact starting times will be published closer to the event)

Schedule overview:
(The exact starting times will be published closer to the Event)

Day 1 Wednesday April 1:
Half day: 13.30h-18.00h

Day 2 Thursday, April 2:
Half day: 13h – 16.30h or 14h – 20.30h
Full Day: 08.30h-16.30h or 09.30h – 20.30h

Day 3 Friday, April 3:
Half day: 13h – 18h
Full day: 08.30h – 16h or 09.30h – 18h 

Day 4 Saturday, April 4:
Half Day: 11h – 16.30h – parents + friends invited to watch 15.30h – 16.30h
Full Day: 08.30h – 16.30h – parents + friends invited to watch 15.30h – 16.30h

Adult Workshops: The Adult camp is available Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday.

Pricing

Per half day: 110 CHF (approx. 150 course minutes)
Per full day: 170 CHF (approx. 250 course minutes)

Per half day for youngest group ca 6-9 years old: 78 CHF (approx. 100 course minutes, including supervision during breaks)
Per full day for the youngest group 6-9 years old: 145 CHF (approx. 200 course minutes, including supervision during breaks)

Early booking discount: 5% for all registrations by February 15!

Discount for participation on 2 days: 4%
Discount for participation on 3 days: 6%
Discount for participation on 4 days: 8%

The Venue

We will meet at the Eishalle Winterthur in Winterthur, Switzerland.

Grüzefeldstrasse 30, 8400 Winterthur – Mattenbach, Switzerland

Workshop Information

​​Icebreakers Classes Faculty
Community-building and play-based movement activities that encourage connection, curiosity, and group awareness, creating a collaborative and creative environment within age groups.

6 Ways of the Spine™ (On Ice) – AIT (American Ice Theatre)
Applies American Ice Theatre’s core movement philosophy, 6 Ways of the Spine™, to skating skills of all levels, supporting range of motion, core stability, and expressive movement.

6 Ways of the Spine™ (Off Ice) – AIT
Introduces American Ice Theatre’s core movement philosophy through foundational off-ice floor exercises.

6 Ways of the Spine™ & Level 4 Step Sequences – AIT
Explores how 3-dimensional core movement principles from 6 Ways of the Spine™ support clarity, complexity, and flow in higher-level step sequences.

Rhythms & Dynamics (On Ice) – Maja Luther
Investigates rhythmic variation and movement dynamics based on the principle of Labans movement analysis to expand musicality and storytelling on the ice.

Pathways & Shapes (On & off Ice) – Maja Luther
Focuses on direction, travel, and spatial design to create more intentional and dynamic movement patterns within the body as well as within space. 

Somatic Skating (On Ice) – Maja Luther
A somatic approach to skating that uses guided improvisation and noticing internal sensations to explore individual movement style.

Contemporary Dance (Off Ice) – Isabelle Ragnarsson (Ice Theatre of Stockholm)
A contemporary dance class emphasizing movement principles that translate directly to skating performance and component scores.

Hip Hop (Off Ice) – Isabelle Ragnasson
Introduces hip hop movement and groove in a dance-based class that translates to skating performance and component scores.

Hip Hop (On Ice) – Isabelle Ragnarsson
Explores hip hop–inspired movement adapted for skating, with a focus on groove, texture, and musicality.

Physio – Philipp Tischendorf
Explores the relevance of foot health in skating through discussion and movement practice 

Contemporary Skating Workshop & Skate Jam – Faculty
A collaborative session led by multiple instructors combining guided contemporary skating exploration with open skate jam time to expand expressive movement and skating vocabulary.

Performance Choreography – Faculty
Develops choreographic material with an emphasis on performance quality, timing, body awareness, intention, and clarity within age groups.

Tricks & Transitions – Faculty
Explores creative tricks and skating-specific transitional movement to increase versatility and flow within program choreography.

Expression & Energy Qualities – AIT
Focuses on expressive range and dynamic energy qualities to deepen performance presence and intention.

Guided Improvisation – Contemporary Movement – Isabelle Ragnarsson
A facilitated improvisation session rooted in contemporary movement practices, helping skaters develop awareness of their own movement qualities while connecting with others through space, weight, and responsiveness.

External Inspiration – Isabelle Ragnarsson
A creative class where skaters generate movement from images or words, creating their own choreographic sequences individually or in small groups. Emphasizes discovery, intention, and playful creativity.

Theatre – Malin Schädlich
Applies theatre-based skills such as projection, facial expression, creativity, and performer–audience connection to skating.

End-of-camp Performance for Friends & Family
A celebratory sharing of work for friends and family, followed by a community skate jam and photos.


Info Deutsch

Website Info Deutsch
Skate Motion Components Camp 1. bis 4. April 2026

Mach mit bei unserem viertägigen Camp und verbessere deine Skating Skills, bring deine Ausdruckskraft aufs nächste Level und gewinne mehr Selbstvertrauen in deinem ganz eigenen Stil auf dem Eis. Hier treffen Leidenschaft und Leistung aufeinander – gemeinsam mit Mitgliedern der Contemporary Skating Alliance findet dieses Camp in Winterthur statt.