Our Coaches
At Krigor Studio you don't just take lessons — you train with the best in the world. Our faculty brings together Olympians, World and European medalists, U.S. national competitors, and Broadway, "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars" performers, all under one roof at the Montclair State University Ice Arena in New Jersey.
Founders Kristen Fraser and Igor Lukanin are two-time Olympians. Alongside them you'll find Olympic medalists, champion ice dancers, professional ballet dancers and award-winning choreographers who develop not just technique, but artistry and confidence.
Meet the team
Kristen Fraser
Two-time Olympian. Conditioning, flexibility, spins and mental performance for skaters at every level.
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Igor Lukanin
Two-time Olympian with a deep background in Russian figure skating and ballet; off-ice technique specialist.
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Tatiana Druchinina
Distinguished former Soviet rhythmic gymnast, now a figure skating choreographer; expression and musicality.
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Alexei Beletski
Former Olympic ice dancer (2002 Winter Olympics); ice dance and jump technique.
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Sky Flaherty
Broadway performer (Newsies, Mean Girls tour); jazz, street and Broadway dance.
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Isadora Williams
Two-time Olympic figure skater; jump technique, rotation and spins.
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Viktoriya Ryabchikova
Stretching and flexibility specialist; technique inspired by rhythmic gymnastics.
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Nina Yoshida
Professional ballet dancer (American Repertory Ballet) and RYT-200 yoga instructor.
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Line Haddad
World and Olympic pair skater; internationally known choreographer.
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Nikolai Morozov
Famed Olympic coach and choreographer; former competitive ice dancer.
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Sarah France
Five-time US Open Professional champion and US Figure Skating triple gold medalist.
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Zabato Bebe
Performer and choreographer; world dance, storytelling and great vibes.
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Adam Blake
Choreographer with a background in hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern and tap.
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Slava Rozanski
30+ years coaching skaters to Olympic level; off-ice conditioning and balance.
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Viktor Petrenko
1992 Olympic Champion and 1988 Olympic bronze medalist; jump preparation and rotation.
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Laura Scheu
Former competitive skater and RYT-300 yoga teacher; relaxation and recovery.
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Sean Marshinski
Trained alongside Olympic coach Oleg Epstein; jump technique and rotation.
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Eva Janiszewski
Gelsey Kirkland Academy ballet dancer; barre, posture and fluidity.
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Surya Bonaly
Olympian, five-time European champion and three-time World silver medalist.
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Timothy Goebel
2002 Olympic bronze medalist; first to land a quad Salchow in competition.
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Christian Valvano
College hockey player and Certified Functional Strength Coach; hockey skating and conditioning.
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Stephanie Roth
7x National competitor and former Team USA; first adult woman to land a triple at Nationals (2019).
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Nathan Murstein
Regional and US National ballroom champion; Latin and smooth ballroom.
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Alise Dombrovsky
Canadian U21 ballroom champion; Latin and smooth ballroom, arm styling.
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Roman Serov
Israeli national champion and Grand Prix competitor; jump technique and rotation.
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Anna Demidova
British Open champion and DWTS Mirrorball Trophy winner; Latin ballroom.
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Robin Szolkowy
Elite pairs skater turned coach; jump technique and rotation.
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Elena Russo
BFA in Dance Performance (Montclair State); American rhythm, smooth and International Latin.
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Jess Leprotto
Lifelong performer; ballroom dance and expression.
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Chiquita Limer-Richards
Indonesian choreographer with 20 years in skating and dance; MURI world-record holder.
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Ian Catindig
Professional entertainer (Usher, Sesame Street Live); Latin fusion and street dance.
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Robert Taylor Jr.
American entertainer; music, Latin fusion and street dance.
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Serge Onik
Ballroom National Champion; Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.
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Liz Yoshiko Schmidt
ITNY skater and US Figure Skating double gold medalist; ice dancing and artistry.
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Mauro Bruni
International coach, choreographer and show director; Holiday on Ice star performer 2007-2018.
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Kyle Stevenson
Professional dancer (Cincinnati Ballet, Disney); lyrical and contemporary choreography.
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Two-time Ukrainian national champion and Olympic participant; on-ice choreography.
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Matt Wiercinski
Broadway and touring performer (Anastasia, West Side Story, Newsies); jazz and Broadway.
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Angela Cusumano Perez
Dancer, choreographer and educator; hip-hop, street jazz and Latin fusion.
View profileFrequently asked questions
Do Olympians really coach at Krigor Studio?
Yes. Founders Kristen Fraser and Igor Lukanin are two-time Olympians, and our faculty includes Olympic medalists such as Viktor Petrenko and Timothy Goebel.
Can I take lessons with a specific coach?
Yes — contact us and we'll match you with the right coach for your discipline, level and goals.
Do your coaches teach beginners too?
Absolutely. Our faculty works with every level, from first-time skaters to elite competitors.
What disciplines do your coaches cover?
Singles, ice dance (couples and solo), off-ice conditioning, ballet, choreography and dance, plus hockey skating.
Where do the coaches teach?
At the Montclair State University Ice Arena in New Jersey, with summer camp at the Ice Vault Arena in Wayne, NJ.
Find the right program
Our coaches teach across every discipline. Explore the programs: