Once you take your seat at the Delta Center for Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto this weekend, look for Jaynee Zink on the ice.
“I get to come out and energize the crowd a little bit with my other co-host and just get everybody excited to see the show,” said Zink, a former competitive figure skater from Ohio with a national showcase title.
Following her competitive career, she auditioned for Disney on Ice and has been with the series of touring shows for the past five years. She has been on other shows, but she’s on her first tour with Frozen and Encanto. Zink said this performance stands out among other Disney on Ice shows because of how deeply it goes into the two featured storylines. “You don’t get that on any other show,” she said.
Families can sing along to their favorite film songs while watching the characters gracefully come to life on ice. The performance includes Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family, as well as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy. Zink said to expect tricks, acrobatics, and even an aerial strap act during the performance. Her favorite parts include the opening number, where “we’re all just getting down and doing some fun dances,” and the ending, which features appearances from more Disney princesses.
Photos courtesy of Feld Entertainment.
“It’s just a really great experience to come see and enjoy,” she said.
Zink has been skating for about 20 years. Her older sister, who is also touring with a Disney on Ice production, inspired her to get on the ice. Touring has brought Zink across the country and to South America. She has performed in Utah before and looks forward to returning to explore the local dining scene. Outside of skating, she would like to earn her radiology technician degree.
If a child in Salt Lake City is as inspired as she was seeing Disney on Ice when she was young, Zink recommends they find their nearest ice rink and learn to skate.
Showtimes for Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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