by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
Some of the best figure skaters of the early '80s, including Dorothy Hamill and Toller Cranston, gather to present this beautiful, balletic version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale. The story focuses on a young maiden who bravely faces the fearsome ice-hearted Snow Queen in order to free her beloved.
characteristics
- Separation
- Reunion
- Skater
- Skating
- Spirit
- Rescue
- Good-vs-evil
- Capture
- Boy
- Damsel-in-distress
- Ghost
- Girl