Romain Gazave
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Romain Gazave is a French ice skater and pianist, born 11 December 1976 in Bourg-Saint-Maurice
/Les Arcs
(French Alps).
He started skating and playing piano at the age of 6 in Megève
. A French National Team Member and student at the INSEP, he won a silver medal at the National France Junior Championship (1994) and took part in many international competitions, winning the bronze medal in the International Grand prize of Slovakia (1995).
Ending his competitive career, Romain decided to study piano in a professional way. He entered the class of Marian Rybicki in ENMP (Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris
) and became a private student of Jean Fassina for 4 years.
His interest in entertainment and shows motivated him to begin a professional career in which he decided to combine his two passions: ice skating and piano in the same act, being the only person to do so. From then, he performed around the world in big show productions such as:
Gazave also presented many duo numbers and piano accompaniments for ice-skating champions, circus artists (from Cirque du Soleil) and famous singers. He also skated for TV Shows such as Dancing On Ice
in Turkey (2006) and in the English Show "Hot Ice" in Blackpool from 2004 to 2008.
He works at times for certain companies as an artistic director and casting advisor.
In June 2010, he decided to realize one of his old dream by entirely producing and releasing his first CD Album, "Personal Thoughts".
Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Bourg-Saint-Maurice, popularly known as Bourg, is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.It is the last large town along the Tarentaise valley in the heart of the French Alps.-History:...
/Les Arcs
Les Arcs
Les Arcs is a ski resort located in Savoie, France, in the Tarentaise Valley town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Initially created by Robert Blanc and Roger Godino...
(French Alps).
He started skating and playing piano at the age of 6 in Megève
Megève
Megève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.Megève is a famous ski resort near the Mont-Blanc in the French Alps...
. A French National Team Member and student at the INSEP, he won a silver medal at the National France Junior Championship (1994) and took part in many international competitions, winning the bronze medal in the International Grand prize of Slovakia (1995).
Ending his competitive career, Romain decided to study piano in a professional way. He entered the class of Marian Rybicki in ENMP (Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris
École Normale de Musique de Paris
The École Normale de Musique de Paris is a leading conservatoire located in Paris, France. The school was founded by Auguste Mangeot and pianist Alfred Cortot in 1919...
) and became a private student of Jean Fassina for 4 years.
His interest in entertainment and shows motivated him to begin a professional career in which he decided to combine his two passions: ice skating and piano in the same act, being the only person to do so. From then, he performed around the world in big show productions such as:
- IMG Stars On IceStars on IceStars on Ice is a touring figure skating show produced by IMG. It was originally conceived in 1986 as a vehicle for IMG client Scott Hamilton, who had been released from his contract with Ice Capades, after being told that male skaters do not sell tickets...
in 2006 beside Brian OrserBrian OrserBrian Ernest Orser, OC is a Canadian retired competitive and professional figure skater. He is the 1984 and 1988 Olympic silver medalist, 1987 World champion and the 1981-1988 Canadian national champion....
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, Irina Slutskaya. - Art On Ice in 2008 beside Kurt BrowningKurt BrowningKurt Browning, CM is a Canadian figure skater, choreographer and commentator. He is a four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian national champion.-Life and career:...
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, Aliona Savchenko & Robin SzolkowyRobin SzolkowyRobin Szolkowy is a German pair skater. With partner Aliona Savchenko, he is a three-time World Champion, the 2010 Olympic bronze medalist, a four-time European Champion, the 2007–08 and 2010–11 Grand Prix Final Champion, and a seven-time German National Champion.Savchenko & Szolkowy scored the...
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, Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
, Gardar Thor Cortes. - Champions on IceChampions on IceChampions on Ice was a touring ice show in the United States. The show featured a large cast of both professional and Olympic-eligible figure skaters along with novelty acts such as skating acrobats. The shows were focused primarily on solo performances by the skaters rather than ensemble work or...
in 2009 beside Surya BonalySurya BonalySurya Bonaly is a French professional figure skater. She is a three-time World Championship silver medalist, a five-time European Champion, the 1991 World Junior Champion and a nine-time French National Champion.-Career:...
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, Yuliya Obertas & Sergei SlavnovSergei SlavnovSergei Gennadyevich Slavnov is a Russian pair skater. He is best known for his partnership with Julia Obertas, with whom he competed from 2003 to 2007. Together, they are the 2005 European silver medalists...
. - Mama and Mia on Ice, Malaga, 2009
Gazave also presented many duo numbers and piano accompaniments for ice-skating champions, circus artists (from Cirque du Soleil) and famous singers. He also skated for TV Shows such as Dancing On Ice
Dancing on Ice
Dancing on Ice is a British television show co-hosted by Christine Bleakley and Philip Schofield, in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges. The format, devised by LWT and Granada Television, has been a prime-time hit in eight different...
in Turkey (2006) and in the English Show "Hot Ice" in Blackpool from 2004 to 2008.
He works at times for certain companies as an artistic director and casting advisor.
In June 2010, he decided to realize one of his old dream by entirely producing and releasing his first CD Album, "Personal Thoughts".
External links
- Romain Gazave’s Official Website
- Absolute Skating Article (Archive)
- Stars On Ice (Official Website) Presentation
- Dancing On Ice TV Show
- Hereich Nichols Website (Art On Ice VIP After Party)
- Absolute Skating interview