Torvill & Dean’s “Missing” performance from their 1995 Face the Music tour remains one of their most emotional routines. Originally debuted in 1987, the piece was reimagined with minimalist staging and a haunting arrangement of “Panpipes of the Andes.” The performance, depicting longing and separation, captured the audience’s hearts and is considered one of their defining moments in ice dancing. It’s a testament to their ability to convey deep emotion through movement.

Torvill & Dean’s Haunting “Missing” Performance from Face the Music Tour Remains One of Their Most Emotional Pieces Ever

During their acclaimed Face the Music tour in the mid-1990s, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean delivered a deeply emotional and haunting performance to the song “Missing” by Everything But The Girl—one that has since stood as a fan-favorite among their post-competitive works.

The routine was a stark departure from their usual theatrical flair. Stripped-down, raw, and intimate, “Missing” told a story of heartbreak and longing with the kind of subtle intensity only Torvill & Dean could master on ice. Their movements were soft yet deliberate, as if every glide and gesture carried the weight of unspeakable loss.

Jayne’s vulnerability contrasted beautifully with Chris’s steady presence, creating a dynamic that echoed the bittersweet lyrics: “And I miss you, like the deserts miss the rain.” The performance wasn’t just about technical skill—it was a visceral portrayal of emotional distance, memory, and absence.

The Face the Music tour allowed the duo to explore deeper, more contemporary themes through choreography, and “Missing” was perhaps their most poignant example. Without needing dialogue or dramatic costuming, they told a story that resonated with anyone who has ever loved—and lost.

Even decades later, fans recall “Missing” not just as a routine, but as an unforgettable moment of storytelling on ice.