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STAFF PHOTOS/SYEVE SOMEIVILLE Charlottte Dumas practises for next month's Stoufi’villc Arena show. Stoufl‘ville Sluting Club members pose for media photographs at the Stouffville Clippers Complex. They‘ll switch arenas for their bi-annual show. Young skaters can’t wait to put on ShOLU BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolu n (-I‘yrmg. mm Dare to believe anything is possible. That is this year's theme for the Stouffville Skating Club's bi-annual ice show. The first half of the show. which runs May 9 and 10. takes you on a musical Disney journey. The second part is dedicated to heroes. “Everybody has a hero. It doesn't have to be a superhero. It can be a friend. school chum," said Lesley Sutton. the ice show‘s c0- chairperson. ‘ Tfie show will feature 175 skaters aged three to 18. some of whom only took to the ice for the first time last fall. “They've come such a long way since Sep- tember.” Ms Sutton said. Planning for the show began last lune but SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AT YORKREG|0N.COM COMING UP skaters only get three weeks to learn the chore- ography and go from solo to group skating. “ “'i‘héy just, love the camaraderie." Ms Sut- ton said. "Who doesn't love getting dressed up in a costume and make-up?" The 47th ice show iakes place at the Stouffville Arena. Ninth Line, May 9 (7 pm.) and May 10 (2 and 7 pm.) Tickets are $15 for adults. $10 for seniors and children under 12. For more Information. go to www.5touflwlleskaté. com ‘Who doesn't love getting dressed up in a costume and make-up?"