Quick Answer: Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone are Associate Producers of Air & Ice who built their careers as principal ice skating performers, notably portraying Aladdin and Jasmine for Disney on Ice for thirteen years, and later moved into coaching, choreography, and casting roles.
Andy Buchanan & Robin Johnstone, Associate Producers
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, known for portraying Aladdin and Jasmine.
- Their experience includes performing with The Boston Pops Symphony and Itzhak Perlman, Broadway on Ice in Muscat, Oman, and Christopher Dean's Believe.
- They appeared on the UK TV 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 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, assisted with casting for Sonia The White Swan, and served as Talent Scout and Ice Skating Artist Coach for Cirque du Soleil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What roles did Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone perform in Disney on Ice?
They were principal performers for thirteen years, best known for portraying Aladdin and Jasmine.
Did Andy Buchanan and Robin Johnstone work with Cirque du Soleil?
Yes, they performed in Cirque du Soleil's Axel and its first ice show, Crystal, and later Andy served as Talent Scout for Ice Skating while Robin was the first Ice Skating Artist Coach.
What notable collaborations did they have outside of Disney on Ice?
They performed with The Boston Pops Symphony and Itzhak Perlman, in Broadway on Ice in Muscat, Oman, in Christopher Dean's Believe, and skated with Evgeni Plushenko, Stephane Lambiel, Carolina Kostner, and Andrea Bocelli in Intimissimi on Ice at Arena De Verona.
What behind-the-scenes roles have Andy and Robin held?
They worked as Line Captains and Pair Skating Coaches for Disney on Ice, Assistant Choreographers to Cindy Stuart on Follow Your Heart, assisted with casting for Sonia The White Swan, and held talent scout and coaching roles at Cirque du Soleil.
Were Andy and Robin featured on television?
Yes, they skated on the hit UK television show Dancing on Ice.
