Lemon Grove skater appears this weekend in Disney on Ice

This weekend through April 14, Disney On Ice is presenting “Mickey’s Search Party” with a show that takes place on the ice and in the air at the Pechanga Arena. Lemon Grove ice skater Aiden Elswick, who has been skating since 6-years-old is in the Magic of Disney performance. Elswick has completed his Gold Moves in the Field, as well as competing nationally in juvenile, intermediate, and novice pairs. He trained at the Kroc Center Ice and Poway Ice. His primary coach was Tiffany Vise Baldwin. Elswick attended Patric Henry High School and attended SDSU for two years.

“I enjoy working with my friends and bringing smiles to thousands of faces across the world,” he said. “My performance style is dependent on the character I am portraying. Although, for any character I play I put all my effort into each movement in order to portray my character’s profile. I want to give the audience a memorable experience. I want them to remember the night they went out to watch Disney On Ice presents ‘Mickey’s Search Party’ and leave with a new appreciation for these classic films.”

“Mickey’s Search Party” is an adventurous quest with Mickey Mouse and his pals as the follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after Captain Hook attempts to capture her magic. The quest journeys across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” into the mystical Land of the Dead, travels through the wintery world of Arendelle from “Frozen” while singing along with Elsa as she creates her ice palace. “Beauty and the Beast” Belle lifts into the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life over the ice. This journey takes place through many character of the classic Disney films of “Toy Story,” “Peter Pan,” “Moana,” “Aladdin, and “The Little Mermaid,” and more.

Elswick said for kids who want to be performers the most important thing is to never give up.

“If they keep at it and do not give up, they can make their dreams of becoming performers a reality. As long as they remember to have fun, then practice will not feel to much like practice and instead it is something to look forward to.”

Elswick said if he was not entertaining, he would be coaching.

“I have learned so much in this sport and being able to share the things that I have learned with like-minded people would be a wonderful and rewarding feeling,” he said. “I believe my future holds many things for me, lots of challenges and accomplishments. And I can’t wait to live each and every one of them.”