2003–2010
In 2003,after graduating from high school,Ratushniak turned professional and joined Feld Entertainment to skate in the critically acclaimed Disney on Ice productions, [5] touring the UK in 2008 with the show "High School Musical." [6] For the next 8 years he continued to tour,working with illustrious names such as Rand Productions and Karen Kresge Productions, [7] to date performing in over 50 countries and 500 major cities across 5 continents. [8] During this time he also developed his skills as a pairs skater,pairing up with Amanda Frank and Isabelle Gauthier. In 2010,at age 24,Ratushniak performed his first backflip on the ice.
| Year | Show | Country |
|---|
| 2010 | Spellbound on Ice | Hong Kong |
| Snoopy Rocks on Ice | Canada |
| Elemental | Canada |
| Magic on Ice | Mexico |
| 2009 | Ice Odyssey | Hong Kong |
| Endless Summer on Ice | Canada |
| 2003–2008 | Monsters Inc. | Around the world |
| 100 Years of Magic |
| High School Musical –The Ice Tour |
2012
Skating on Broadway
In March 2012,Ratushniak travelled to Irapuato in Mexico to perform in the Ucha Atayde Entertainment production of Skating on Broadway. The show's cast performed to a selection of songs from Broadway musicals with Ratushniak taking the starring role in the sections for Rent and Lion King . He returned to Mexico in April 2012 and again in June 2012 this time performing the show in the cities of Villahermosa and Durango respectively. During the latter period he took on the additional role of Company Manager,responsible for co-ordinating all aspects of the show's production.
Quebec club shows
In between his shows in Mexico,Ratushniak joined forces with pro partner Isabelle Gauthier once again to perform as guests in the Annual Gala shows of skating clubs in Quebec. As well as their Seasons of Love routine from the show Beyond Broadway,Ratushniak and Gauthier performed a new routine that they'd choreographed especially for the shows,skating to the song "Moves Like Jagger". The shows took place at skating clubs in Charny,Abénakis and Lac-Mégantic. [14]
Rock on Ice
In April 2012 and again in June 2012 Ratushniak performed in the production of Rock on Ice,a show which ran alongside the production Skating on Broadway. He joined the cast for the show's run in the cities of Villahermosa and Durango in Mexico performing as both a soloist and member of the ensemble to songs from rock legends including ZZ Top,Van Halen,Pink Floyd and Queen. His role as Company Manager whilst in Durango encompassed both shows.
Kyran Bracken's Ice Party
After moving to the UK permanently in September 2012,Ratushniak performed for the first time with professional skater,Patti Petrus,at Kyran's Bracken's Ice Party in Blackpool. The show took place from 1 to 3 November with Ratushniak and Petrus skating pairs routines alongside other professional skaters Karen Barber,Daniel Whiston and Brianne Delcourt.
Stars on Ice Australia
In November 2012 Ratushniak travelled to Singapore to perform in the Stars on Ice Australia Christmas Gala shows which took place in Novena Square. He performed in the show as a soloist as well as pairs. The show ran from 24 November until 23 December.
