Meet Emily Zhang
10-year old Emily Zhang performed to Phantom of the Opera's "Angel of Music" at the Newport Skates' MLK Day show. The talented skater, and Newport resident, took time to answer some of our questions.
How long have you been skating, and what got you into it?
I first stepped on to the ice at Newport Skates at the age of three. I started taking lessons at the age of five. Skating is one of my favorite things to do because when I am on the ice I feel free and it's like I can do anything.
What was your inspiration for your Newport Skates performance?
I chose to perform this program because I love the music and I've read the book so I understand the story really well and I just feel comfortable doing this program. Can you describe your all-time favorite performance?
My all-time favorite performance was at my first regional championships in 2013. I was really proud of myself because not only did I perform the same as what I usually did in practice, I might have even done better.
What advice would you give other children who want to start ice skating?
It's a good idea to give everything a try, so I suggest trying skating. If you like it, keep going and work hard. If you don't, don't hide it. It's not a good idea to do something for the sake of doing it.
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