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.

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.

Olympians & Olympic medalists: Kristen Fraser & Igor Lukanin (two-time Olympians).

Champions & national competitors: Brooke Tufts (3x US National Solo Ice Dance Champion), Alexei Beletski, Anna Zadorozhnyuk.

Stage & screen & specialists: Matt Wiercinski, Pamela Licht, Darren McArthur, Tom Richardson.

Meet the team

Kristen Fraser

Sports ConditioningBarreFlexibilitySpinsMental Performance

Two-time Olympian. Conditioning, flexibility, spins and mental performance for skaters at every level.

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Igor Lukanin

HIITBalletConditioningOff-ice Technique

Two-time Olympian with a deep background in Russian figure skating and ballet; off-ice technique specialist.

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Brooke Tufts

HIITBalletConditioningOff-ice Technique

Three-time National Solo Ice Dance Champion; coaching skaters in technique, confidence, and competitive growth.

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Alexei Beletski

Ice DanceJump Technique

Former Olympic ice dancer (2002 Winter Olympics); ice dance and jump technique.

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Anna Zadorozhnyuk

Ice DanceChoreography

Competitive ice dancer and national competitor; expertise in ice dance choreography and precision.

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Pamela Licht

Skating SkillsTechnique

Specialized figure skating coach focused on core skating skills, edge quality, and technical mastery.

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Matt Wiercinski

PerformanceChoreography

Stage performer and choreographer; dynamic movement, expression, and performance training.

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Darren McArthur

SpecialistCoaching

Professional figure skating coach bringing targeted developmental training and technical expertise.

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Tom Richardson

TechniqueDevelopment

Dedicated skating coach helping athletes build strong foundations, power, and discipline on the ice.

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