His team was called the Hockettes. (Courtesy of Angela Pinaglia)Angela Pinaglia. "I want there to be a sense of hope," she said. At the Ann Arbor Ice Cube, skaters put on their skates in their cars, pass a temperature check and fill out a waiver with their parents before entering the facility. In unison they cross their feet with intricate, smooth undercuts. Pure dedication is on display in every performance given by these amazing teams. "So I was like, this little time at home [will be nice]," Moran said. " Ashley attended Miami University and earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Speech Communications. Alison began her coaching career during high school and continued throughout her studies at Eastern Michigan University. The Hockettes Synchronized Skating Team is the Nation's first team. In 1956, the Hockettes were formed to entertain between periods at hockey games in Ann Arbor, Mich., performing mainly militaristic drills on skates. Rather than get together in a rink, the Hockettes convened via Zoom, where head coach Lindsay Grajek and her staff emphasized that safety was the top priority. Parents and friends wave flags with "MIU" printed on them. It really brings joy to the kids. Theres this kind of struggle between darkness and light, fear and love, Syms explained of the meaning behind the song. Theyre interacting all the time, and the kids really get to know each other, said Erin Donovan, the director of Hockettes Synchronized Skating. He loves the atmosphere and is excited to come to each class!