Today we’d like to introduce you to Claire Frase.
Hi Claire, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I was born in 1996 and have been with the team ever since! My whole family was involved in the team as well. My mom was the announcer, dad president, and show director at times, and my brother and sisters skied. It was a massive part of our family’s lives. In 2014, I was lucky enough to be asked to ski professionally at Sea World San Antonio- followed by skiing for Team USA the same year. 2017, I spent my summer at Lego Land, Florida, skiing in a professional show. 2018, I got the ultimate opportunity to go international and ski in Japan for 3 months. Amazingly, such a small team in Tega Cay, SC, could take me on an incredible journey.
It wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Lots of struggles. Too many to list 🙂 The overall challenge was getting the team to a level we had never been on. I have been to tournaments for 20 years, learning what makes a good ski show. I used my experience from skiing with so many professional people and Team USA to bring it back to our small team in Tega Cay. We are on a level of professionalism that excites us and our crowds!
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
- Skied professionally on and off since 2014
- Bank of America 2019-2023 executive assistant
- Intermountain Healthcare- Business Operations Coordinator 2023 – Current
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Yes, risks are nerves to take; taking risks improves us. It helps us discover what will work for us and what won’t.
Pricing:
- FREE shows every Friday night! We take a break and ask for donations halfway through the performance.
Contact Info:
- Website: Carolinashowski.org
- Instagram: Carolina show ski team
Image Credits
Photos by Valerie Lawerence
