Nestled in the picturesque Bavarian Alps of Germany was a small but important nightclub called The Casa Carioca. It was located at the U.S. Army base in Garmisch-Partenkirchen where the military forces would go for vacation and take their leaves.

Constructed originally as an open-air Spanish style club, later the Alpine cool weather required that a retractable roof be built. This nightclub was the place to be if you were a professional skater. The 'Casa' was a nightclub that featured an ice show. Many of our skating colleagues performed there and we are proud to share their memories in this feature.

The early shows there were directed and performed by German skaters. Then in 1950, the Casa was produced and directed by Terry Rudolph.