Helsinki Rockettes, a synchronized skating team from Helsinki, Finland, is one of the most successful teams in the world with three World Championships and overall 13 World Medals. The team is also multiple champion of the Finnish Synchronized Skating Championships, which is highly competitive due to Finland’s strong presence in the sport, and they’re the reigning Finnish Champions of 2024.
Helsinki Rockettes is known for their skating skills, precision, innovative choreography and technical excellence in the sport. The team has a reputation for pushing the boundaries of synchronized skating with their intricate formations, challenging elements and artistic competitive programs, often incorporating unique themes and music choices that set them apart from other teams. The team lights up on the ice and loves to perform.
The team builds their competitive programs with head coach Kaisa Arrateig’s lead together with choreographer Reija Wäre, who choreographs extensively for musicals and theatre performances, television, film and arena-gigs. This season the choreography of Helsinki Rockettes’ competitive programs takes us to a poetic journey to Lapland in their short and in their free skating the team presents the story of the Criminal.
Helsinki Rockettes is renowed for their ability to execute complex technical elements such as intersections, lifts, and synchronized spins with high precision and speed.
“We have developed this idea of a learning laboratorium, where we investigate movement, find solutions and improve skating and our programs together. I’m really happy as a coach to have all skaters take part in the process and help them to get better. They really master the art of interpretation and the team is always excited to bring something new on to the ice,” says head coach Kaisa Arrateig.
Rockettes’ dedication to excellence in skating skills and creativity has made them one of the leading synchronized skating teams globally, and they continue to inspire and set standards in the sport.
The team is celebrating its 40-years history this year 2024. This season there are 21 athletes in the team, 20 skaters from Finland and one who has moved from Sweden to skate with Rockettes.
