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Breaking the Ice is a documentary television series that follows American figure skater Rory Flack, who led "the first all diverse, competitive synchronized ice skating team" composed of 10 middle and high school-aged girls. The girls "endure rigorous training on and off the ice, and must manage team dynamics, as well as outspoken parents and skating rivals, on their way to the Nationals championship competition".^[1]

The series premiered on July 6, 2023, on WE tv and three days later on the Allblk streaming site.^[2] The first eight-episode season was produced for WE tv by ITV America's Sirens Media.^{[citation needed]} Jon Crowley and Burt Kearns conceptualized and executive produced the show.^[3]

Production was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic; as a result, the show needed to be repitched to executives and recast.^[3]

References

^ "WE tv Greenlights Ice Skating Docuseries Breaking the Ice". AMC Networks. April 27, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
^ Holland, Stephanie (July 6, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Breaking the Ice Wants Fans to Look Beyond Figure Skating's Predominantly White Presentation". The Root. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Grodeska, J. F. (2023-07-25). "Groundbreaking Docuseries With Jersey Shore Roots". Jersey Shore Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-01.

External links

"WE tv sets "Breaking the Ice" docuseries on diverse skating team" on RealScreen
"'Breaking the Ice' Star Rory Flack Made Figure Skating History in the '90s — Let's Meet Her" on Distractify
"Rory Flack's creation of Team DMV chronicled in docuseries" on New York Amsterdam Times
"Breaking The Ice' Exclusive: The Parents Are Ticked Off That Coaches Have Been Hiding Info About Nationals!" on Bossip
"Breaking The Ice': WeTV Turns The Cameras On An All-Black Ice Skating Squad" on Bossip
"Figure Skating Coach Rory Flack Looks to 'Bring the Urban Streets onto the Ice' in New Reality Series (Exclusive)" on People Magazine

[1] "WE tv Greenlights Ice Skating Docuseries Breaking the Ice". AMC Networks. April 27, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.

[2] Holland, Stephanie (July 6, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Breaking the Ice Wants Fans to Look Beyond Figure Skating's Predominantly White Presentation". The Root. Retrieved March 31, 2024.

[:0-3] Grodeska, J. F. (2023-07-25). "Groundbreaking Docuseries With Jersey Shore Roots". Jersey Shore Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-01.

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