Articles & Interviews
Manta & Johnson reflect on their skating journeys
by Anne Calder | Photos by Robin Ritoss Karina Manta & Joe Johnson formed a new partnership in April 2014. They recently reflected on their skating journeys and current competitive…
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The Right Place at the Right Time
by Anne Calder | Photos by Daphne Backman Imagine a peaceful picturesque valley surrounded by majestic mountains. Add an outdoor skating rink with two youngsters separately practicing dance elements and…
ISU releases decision regarding cancellation of French Grand Prix
by Team IDC Earlier today, the International Skating Union (ISU) released Communication 1980, titled “Consequences of the cancellation of the Free Skating/Free Dance at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating…
Trophee Bompard halted due to Paris attacks
by Anne Calder | Photo by Robin Ritoss Bordeaux, France hosted the fourth stop in the 2015 Grand Prix Series November 13-15. Seven ice dance teams from six countries competed.…
Trophee Eric Bompard cancellation
by Team IDC Earlier today, the International Skating Union (ISU) and French Figure Skating Federation (FFSG) issued a media advisory regarding the Trophee Eric Bompard Grand Prix event taking place…
Lorenz & Polizoakis Exceed Expectations
by Anne Calder | Photos are courtesy Lorenz/Polizoakis and by Robin Ritoss Kavita Lorenz & Panagiogitis (Joti) Polizoakis (GER) met on the ice in Oberstdorf when they were 11 years…
Rabe and Koleto Blazing a Trail for Norway
by Jacquelyn Thayer | On Ice photos by Susan Fraser & Off ice photos courtesy Rabe & Koleto It was a fortuitous encounter through one prominent skater-matching site in the…
Min & Gamelin Team Up to Represent Korea
by Cara Zanella | Photos courtesy Yura Min & Alex Gamelin In April 2015, U.S. senior ice dancer, Alexander Gamelin, thought his amateur skating career was over. After 15 years…
Australia’s Pike & Adderley navigate the senior scene
by Anne Calder | Photos by Robin Ritoss Emily Pike & Patrick Adderley are Australia’s newest senior-level dance team. This season so far, they have competed at the Lake Placid…
Siblings in Skating: Juliette & Lucas Shadid
by Daphne Backman | On Ice Photos by Daphne Backman & Katie Weigel Juliette & Lucas Shadid are siblings from California who train in Alisa Viejo, California with coaches Christine…
Spotlight on Lithuania’s Tran & Ambrulevicius
by Anne Calder | Photos by Robin Ritoss In 2013, two skaters pondered ending their careers. One lived in the USA and the other in Lithuania – oceans and landmasses…
JGP Reflections 2015: Gropman & Somerville
by Anne Calder | Photo by Daphne Backman Eliana Gropman & Ian Somerville shared their thoughts during the team’s recent Junior Grand Prix debut in Colorado Springs. The diminutive duo from…
IDI to host Sun Valley Residency from September 1-13
Ice Dance International (IDI) will host it’s residency in Sun Valley, Idaho, from September 1-13. US Champion Ryan Bradley, Olympian Beata Handra, US Bronze Medallists Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre,…