Solo Q&A: James Koszuta
On-ice Photo by Melanie Heaney In this Solo Q&A, learn more about James Koszuta, a former Team USA ice dancer and 2023 European Championships competitor for Norway. He recently finished…
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Emmy Bronsard, Ice Dancer
by Anne Calder | Photos by Melanie Heaney Emmy Bronsard is a Canadian figure skater who grew up in Montreal with her mom and dogs, The 19 year-old is a…
Social Dances and Styles of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
by Morgan Matthews Pennington Put your glad rags on and join me, hon! The rhythm dance theme for the 2024-25 season has been chosen and it’s one meant to get…
The Evolution of Compulsory Dances
by Morgan Matthews Pennington Utter the words “compulsory dances” to a group of young ice dancers and you’re likely to elicit groans. The set steps, rigid patterns, and most of…
How To Find an Ice Dance Partner: Then and Now
by Morgan Matthews Pennington IDC is excited to welcome Morgan to our journalist team. Morgan brings a wealth of first-hand knowledge from her time as an elite competitive ice dancer…
Additional RD quotes from the first teams
by Anne Calder Thirty-six ice dance couples competed in the Rhythm Dance at the recent 2024 World Championships. IDC chatted with many of the athletes who made their debuts and…
Saying Goodbye to the 1980’s RD Theme
Article & Photos by Anne Calder & Gina Capellazzi The music requirements for the 2023-2024 Rhythm Dance included “Music and Feeling of the Eighties”. Any music was possible provided it was…
Bratti & Somerville reflect and look ahead to next season
by Anne Calder | Photo by Daphne Backman “We are still very proud of ourselves…of the whole season.” – Emily Bratti At the recent 2024 World Figure Skating Championships, Emily Bratti…