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The Tony-winning Broadway sensation Hamilton has made its thrilling leap onto the ice, thanks to U.S. ice dancers Caroline Green and Michael Parsons. The pair debuted their new rhythm dance routine inspired by the groundbreaking musical at Skate Canada, marking their official entry into the prestigious Grand Prix series of figure skating events.
Debuting a Unique Routine
After sharing a rehearsal clip on their official X account, Green and Parsons showcased their Hamilton-themed performance, which creatively incorporates three tracks from the show’s hit soundtrack: “Ten Duel Commandments,” “Your Obedient Servant,” and “The Room Where It Happens.” All these pieces were crafted by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the original Broadway production.
Their rhythm dance earned a score of 74.24 points, securing a commendable third place overall at the event. Green provided insights into their performance, explaining, “It’s Hamilton versus Burr. It’s taken from the opening, where Burr’s in the red and pretty much the entire cast is in the white and the cream. But it’s sort of like a modern Hamilton meets figure skating, because unfortunately, we can’t wear really long coats and colonial dress.”
Previous Performances and Future Competitions
Although Skate Canada marked their Grand Prix debut for the Hamilton routine, Green and Parsons had previously tested the routine at two smaller “Senior B” events: the Denis Ten Memorial Challenge, where they placed third, and the CS Nepela Memorial Trophy, where they finished fifth.
Their performance coincides with the release of a deluxe box set, Rise Up! Hamilton, which commemorates the 10th anniversary of the musical. The collection features the original Broadway cast recording, the 2016 Hamilton Mixtape, and the first-ever vinyl pressing of Hamildrops: The Complete Collection. Additionally, it includes previously unreleased songs, an 80-page book filled with behind-the-scenes photos, a poster, custom slipmat, and other collectibles.
A Legacy That Continues
The Hamilton soundtrack has not only topped Billboard‘s Broadway albums chart but is also certified diamond and received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2016. Following their impressive performance in Canada, Green and Parsons are set to compete next at the Finlandia Trophy in November.
Fans of figure skating can catch all the Grand Prix events live online this year via Peacock. Subscriptions start at $12.99 per month, and a seven-day free trial is available through Prime Video for those who want to watch figure skating for free.
This isn’t the first instance of a figure skater taking inspiration from Hamilton; U.S. men’s star Jason Brown famously performed to “The Room Where It Happens” during the 2017-2018 season.
