The organisers

Debbie Beesley, Jose Cano Ruiz, Eszter Lukenics ,Nicky Conway, John Alderman are a group of passionate adult ice dancers who volunteer to organise not-for-profit skating camps across Europe. Our story began with Jimmy Young’s much-loved camp in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and when that could no longer continue due to ice rink closure, we came together to keep the camp alive.

In August 2025, we ran our first five-day camp in beautiful Lake Bled, bringing together adult ice dancers of all levels from around the world. Following its success, we’re excited to announce:

• Historical Ice Dance Weekend: 9–11 January 2026, Vienna
• Winter Camp: 2–4 March 2026, Lake Bled
• Summer Camp: 10–14 August 2026, Lake Bled

All organisers are volunteers and Ice Dance Events is a not-for-profit organisation, any surplus funds are reinvested into future events.

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Coaching Team

Jimmy Young

Is a truly inspiring Coach. He is a NISA Level 5 Coach. He has coached numerous Olympic competitors from many countries including Britain, Austria and Japan and has had couples place 3rd in Europeans and 5th in Worlds, alongside many Junior and Senior national champions in Finland, Sweden, Austria, Japan, Germany and of course Great Britain. And in Jimmy’s words ‘also had the pleasure of coaching Jason, Helen and Daniel’.

Jimmy has worked with many famous coaches Betty Callaway, Tamara Tarasova, Natalia Linichuk and Murielle Boucher. Alongside coaching, Jimmy was also an ISU Technical Specialist (now retired), he officiated at two Junior World Championships and many Grand Prix’s for both Junior and Senior.

Jason Blomfield

Was taught and inspired by Jimmy Young and went on to compete at both Europeans and World Championships in Ice Dance.

Since then he has gone on to become a NISA Level 3 coach who has trained many British Champions. His love of Ice Dance and the exquisite technical ability make him a very popular coach and mentor.

Helen Prior

Former International competitor taught by Jimmy Young and Peri Horne, Helen is a NISA level 3 coach and Gold Test Medallist, who has trained National champions and international competitors. She is also an ISU Technical Specialist and holds a Diploma in Fitness Consultancy & Sports Therapy.

Dan Smith

A former national and international ice dancer, coached by Jimmy Young. Based in central London he has been coaching since 2003 and enjoys working with skaters of all levels. Dan enjoys teaching students