At just 6 years old, Aiden Elswick found his passion for ice skating. The Lemon Grove native would spend his days practicing the sport at Kroc Center Ice and Poway Ice before competing nationally. Today, he is taking his love for ice skating to the entertainment industry where he is performing for the popular Disney on Ice productions.
Disney on Ice will return to San Diego this Thursday with “Mickey’s Search Party,” which includes seven performances telling the stories of “Peter Pan,” “Coco,” “Frozen” and more.
“What I love most about performing for Disney on Ice is bringing my childhood memories to life and sharing my love for performing and these stories to audiences around the world,” Elswick said. “The best part about Disney on Ice is the numerous acrobatic elements throughout the show. From stilt walking to flying high above the ice, you can expect to see many stunning acts.”
Inspired by his parents, Elswick said he hopes to continue his career as a professional skater and entertain audiences around the country.
“We hope to bring the magic of Disney to each city we visit and provide an exciting, eventful experience for everyone who watches to remember,” Elswick said. “Skating and performing alongside such an amazing group of athletes has been an incredible experience. I wouldn’t have made it here without the help of my mom, dad, and coach, who pushed me to work hard and make the most of each training session.”
Watch Elswick and others perform starting through Sunday at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Following is a list of showtimes:
- Friday, April 12 — 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13 — 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14 — 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tickets start at just $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to disneyonice.com/mickeys-search-party/san-diego-ca-pechanga-arena-san-diego