{"id":142620,"date":"2026-01-21T04:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/142620\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T04:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:40:09","slug":"hometown-skater-bringing-disney-magic-to-san-diego-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/142620\/","title":{"rendered":"Hometown skater bringing Disney magic to San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sayuri<\/a>Sayuri Ohgi. (Photo courtesy Hoa Quach\/Times of San Diego)<\/p>\n

The chill of the Carlsbad rink was part of Sayuri Ohgi\u2019s childhood before she even knew how to lace her skates. <\/p>\n

At 4 years old, she stepped onto the ice at Icetown \u2014 now Ice Realm<\/a> \u2014 alongside her mother, discovering an early love and aptitude for skating.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was inspired to start skating after watching my mom skate,\u201d Ohgi said. \u201cSome of my fondest skating memories are of skating alongside my mom, and I\u2019ve continued skating ever since.\u201d<\/p>\n

What began as a childhood pastime quickly grew into a passion. By age 6, she participated in her first competition \u2014 skating to \u201cReflection\u201d from Disney\u2019s \u201cMulan.\u201d That early spark has carried her to the stage of Feld Entertainment\u2019s \u201cDisney on Ice,<\/a>\u201d where she now performs in the latest production, \u201cLet\u2019s Dance,\u201d at Pechanga Arena this week.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing the audience engaged and enjoying themselves is one of the most fulfilling parts of my work,\u201d said Ohgi, who joined Feld Entertainment in 2024. \u201cI especially value the little moments of connection with kids who are experiencing the show \u2014 whether it\u2019s them singing along or getting up to dance with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The production features stories from \u201cFrozen 2,\u201d \u201cWish,\u201d \u201cThe Lion King,\u201d \u201cThe Little Mermaid\u201d and \u201cMoana.\u201d Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy take on the role of DJs, leading sing\u2011alongs and mixing music throughout the performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my favorite parts of this show is how interactive it is with the audience,\u201d Ohgi said. \u201cWe have DJ\u2011led sing\u2011alongs throughout the performance that keep everyone engaged and dancing. \u2018Let\u2019s Dance\u2019 is truly a unique production \u2014 it\u2019s designed to offer something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although she may eventually pursue a career in healthcare \u2014 she holds a master\u2019s degree in health sciences from Johns Hopkins University \u2014 Ohgi said she is focused on enjoying her time on the ice. <\/p>\n

This week, she is especially excited to perform in front of a hometown crowd.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel incredibly grateful to perform in San Diego,\u201d she said. \u201cHaving my family, friends, and my coach there to support me means everything \u2014 it\u2019s a powerful reminder of why I continue to skate. I hope audiences enjoy seeing their favorite stories brought to life and experience a little Disney magic during the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Disney on Ice\u2019s production of \u201cLet\u2019s Dance\u201d will take place from Thursday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 25 at Pechanga Arena San Diego at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Tickets can be purchased online at AXS.com or in-person at the venue box office.<\/p>\n

More information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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