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Young: Two ‘quality’ skates is Greensboro goal

Figure Skaters Online January 21, 2011

Becky Bereswill and Trevor Young are one of four pairs making their national debut at the 2011 U.S. Championships, Jan. 22-30, in Greensboro, N.C. While Young is an experienced pairs skater, finishing 12th at the 2010 U.S. Championships with his previous partner…

McSwain creates moments for champions, rising stars

Figure Skaters Online January 4, 2011

Even if you have never heard of Kate McSwain, you might have already enjoyed her work. She's choreographed for skaters including two-time U.S. Champion Jeremy Abbott, who used her program on the special Skate for the Heart, set to air later this…

Mahbanoozadeh proves he’s latest U.S. sensation

Figure Skaters Online January 3, 2011

It means “born from a lady as beautiful as the moon” in Persian. It is pronounced almost exactly as it is spelled: Mah-ba-noo-za-day. And figure skating fans better get used to saying it.

Skating with the Stars to debut on November 22

Figure Skaters Online November 21, 2010

Katrina Burch looks at the couples before the debut of ABC's new reality show competition.

Johnny Weir joins all-star cast for Skate for Hope

Figure Skaters Online May 7, 2010

Three-time U.S. Champion Johnny Weir headlines the cast for the Skate for Hope, a charity fundraiser, June 19 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It is a rare U.S. appearance for the two-time Olympian, who has participated in only a few…

Johnny Weir to open NY Ice Theatre’s season

Figure Skaters Online April 23, 2010

April 29 performance will be followed by a Cocktail Reception with the performers.

Evening with Champions celebrates 40 years

Figure Skaters Online April 22, 2010

On April 16-17, more than 50 skaters including 2009 U.S. Junior Men's Champion Ross Miner and 2009 World Junior Championship bronze medalists Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir joined together in the fight against pediatric cancer. This year’s Evening with Champions celebrated the…

Olympians star in Ice Dreams

Figure Skaters Online March 14, 2010

Fresh-off competing at the Vancouver Olympic Games, Johnny Weir and Rachael Flatt will fulfill the dreams of 100 Chicago-area junior skaters as they perform together in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Also participating in the show are former Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov…

Jeremy Barrett: ‘I did think about retiring’

Figure Skaters Online February 8, 2010

U.S. pairs champion Jeremy Barrett sat down for a Q&A before leaving for Vancouver.

Dan Hollander choreographs for Scott Hamilton

Figure Skaters Online February 7, 2010

Dan Hollander's resume includes everything from two-appearances at the World Championship to a long-term stint with Champions on Ice. Now it also includes choreography for his idol Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist.