LAKE PLACID, N.Y. —

Two hundred eighty of the best ice dancers from 16 different countries took to Lake Placid, New York, to take part in one of the sport’s longstanding summer traditions.

The Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships and International Championships made their return to the Olympic village, which is regarded as one of the oldest ice dance competitions of the world.

“I think the people, the community, everybody’s just happy to be here,” said U.S. solo ice dancer Brooke Tufts. “Some other competitions are a little bit smaller … they don’t give you that big feeling like here. It’s so awesome.”

Competitors recognize its history, tying into an unforgettable winter sports culture in the Olympic Village. That includes Tufts. The U.S. National 2023 gold and 2024 silver medalist who

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