Quick Answer: Andy Buchanan is a figure skater known for performing with partner Robin in Cirque du Soleil's Axel and Crystal, and for thirteen years as principal performers for Disney on Ice portraying Aladdin and Jasmine.
Andy Buchanan – Figure Skater
Andy and Robin performed in Cirque du Soleil’s Axel as well as the company’s first ice show, Crystal. As principal performers for Disney on Ice for thirteen years, they are best known for their portrayal of Aladdin and Jasmine.
Andy and Robin’s diverse experience includes performing with The Boston Pops Symphony and Itzhak Perlman in the award-winning A Night of Boston University, Broadway on Ice in Muscat, Oman, and Olympic Champion Christopher Dean’s Believe. They skated on the hit UK television show Dancing on Ice, and toured the UK with The Dancing on Ice Final Tour and The Professionals on Ice. Andy and Robin had the unique privilege of skating as a principal pair in the Arena De Verona in Italy with Intimissimi on Ice alongside Evgeni Plushenko, Stephane Lambiel, Carolina Kostner and the incomparable Andrea Bocelli.
Behind the curtain, the duo worked as Line Captains and Pair Skating Coaches for Disney on Ice as well as Assistant Choreographers to Cindy Stuart on the Disney on Ice show, Follow Your Heart. They assisted with casting for the film, Sonia The White Swan and, most recently, Andy was the Talent Scout for Ice Skating at Cirque du Soleil, where Robin was the first Ice Skating Artist Coach.
At a Glance
Key Facts
- Andy and Robin performed in Cirque du Soleil's Axel and the company's first ice show, Crystal.
- They were principal performers for Disney on Ice for thirteen years, best known for portraying Aladdin and Jasmine.
- They performed with The Boston Pops Symphony and Itzhak Perlman in A Night of Boston University.
- They skated on the UK television show Dancing on Ice and toured with The Dancing on Ice Final Tour and The Professionals on Ice.
- They skated as a principal pair at the Arena De Verona in Italy with Intimissimi on Ice alongside Evgeni Plushenko, Stephane Lambiel, Carolina Kostner and Andrea Bocelli.
- Behind the scenes, they worked as Line Captains, Pair Skating Coaches, and Assistant Choreographers for Disney on Ice, and Andy later became Talent Scout for Ice Skating at Cirque du Soleil while Robin became the first Ice Skating Artist Coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shows has Andy Buchanan performed in?
Andy performed in Cirque du Soleil's Axel and Crystal, was a principal performer for Disney on Ice for thirteen years, and appeared in Broadway on Ice in Muscat, Oman, and Christopher Dean's Believe.
What role did Andy Buchanan play in Disney on Ice?
Andy and his partner Robin were principal performers best known for portraying Aladdin and Jasmine in Disney on Ice.
Did Andy Buchanan work behind the scenes in ice skating productions?
Yes, he worked as a Line Captain and Pair Skating Coach for Disney on Ice, Assistant Choreographer on Follow Your Heart, and later as Talent Scout for Ice Skating at Cirque du Soleil.
Who did Andy Buchanan perform alongside at Intimissimi on Ice?
He skated as a principal pair at the Arena De Verona in Italy alongside Evgeni Plushenko, Stephane Lambiel, Carolina Kostner, and Andrea Bocelli.
