Olympic Figure Skaters Headline Orlando's Stars on Ice

Coral Springs native Andrew Torgashev joins top Olympians for annual tour stop

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:09pm

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An abstract expressionist painting featuring bold, sweeping brushstrokes in neon shades of blue, pink, and yellow, capturing the dynamic movements and energy of a figure skater in motion.The dazzling athleticism and artistry of Olympic figure skaters will take center stage as the Stars on Ice tour comes to Orlando.Coral Springs Today

Olympic figure skater Andrew Torgashev, a Coral Springs, Florida native, will be among the top athletes featured in the upcoming Stars on Ice tour stop in Orlando. Torgashev, who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics, discussed his career journey and the opportunity to perform alongside the world's best skaters during a recent interview.

Why it matters

The Stars on Ice tour is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases Olympic and world champion figure skaters, giving fans in cities across the U.S. a rare chance to see these elite athletes perform live. Torgashev's participation highlights the growing talent pool of figure skaters from Florida, a state not traditionally associated with the sport.

The details

Torgashev, 24, grew up training and practicing near the Florida Panthers' arena in Coral Springs. He went on to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he placed 7th in the men's singles event. Now, he will join other Olympic medalists and champions such as Nathan Chen, Yuma Kagiyama, and Alysa Liu for the Stars on Ice tour stop in Orlando on April 26.

  • The Stars on Ice tour will make a stop in Orlando on April 26, 2026.
  • Torgashev competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics earlier this year.

The players

Andrew Torgashev

A 24-year-old figure skater from Coral Springs, Florida who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he placed 7th in the men's singles event.

Nathan Chen

An American figure skater and multiple-time Olympic medalist who will be featured in the Stars on Ice tour.

Yuma Kagiyama

A Japanese figure skater and Olympic gold medalist who will be part of the Stars on Ice tour.

Alysa Liu

An American figure skater and Olympic medalist who will perform in the Stars on Ice tour.

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What they’re saying

“Growing up near the Panthers' arena, I never imagined I'd one day be competing at the Olympics and touring the country with the best skaters in the world. It's a dream come true.”

— Andrew Torgashev, 2026 Olympic Figure Skater

The takeaway

The inclusion of Andrew Torgashev, a rising figure skating talent from Florida, in the Stars on Ice tour highlights the sport's growing popularity and the emergence of new hotbeds for developing elite skaters outside of traditional figure skating hubs.