Sep 21, 2011
This is an excerpt from the first in a series of blogs Kim Navarro will write for icenetwork.com about her experience as a competitor on Battle of the Blades.
By: Kim Navarro, special to icenetwork.com
When I was approached to skate on Battle of the Blades, I was beyond thrilled. The show is jam-packed with skating talent, from skaters to judges to coaches and choreographers, and the production value is off the charts.
For me, it is a huge honor to be part of such a show. And it is right up my alley. I love skating. I love performing. And I really love someone else doing my hair and make-up. So, before ever arriving in Toronto, my excitement -- on a scale of one to 10 -- was at an 11.
Then I went through boot camp, met the hockey players, the production team, the drivers, the hair and make-up team, participated in a super fun photo shoot and hung out with ice dancers and pairs skaters I have admired for years. It seemed impossible, but my excitement grew even more.
So, it was just the icing on the cake when I found out last month that I was paired with Wade Belak, the guy on the show with undoubtedly the biggest personality. He was the reason we all laughed our way through boot camp...
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