2026-27 Program Music and Choreographers

[Aceon6]

Same! I hope she can bring the facial intensity to the music because this could be a fabulous program.

If Shae-Lynn can’t do it, I doubt any other choreographer could.

 

[Karen-W]

Reagan Moss/Jakub Galbavy USA (Pairs)
SP - "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

Reagan Moss & Jakub Galbavy on Instagram: "September by Earth Wind & Fire, our Short Program music for this season!!!"

376 likes, 5 comments - reaganandjakub on June 7, 2026: "September by Earth Wind & Fire, our Short Program music for this season!!!".

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[Aceon6]

Reagan Moss/Jakub Galbavy USA (Pairs)
SP - "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

Reagan Moss & Jakub Galbavy on Instagram: "September by Earth Wind & Fire, our Short Program music for this season!!!"

376 likes, 5 comments - reaganandjakub on June 7, 2026: "September by Earth Wind & Fire, our Short Program music for this season!!!".

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I hope they do it justice and that their rink mates appreciate the dance break during their sessions. I can not listen to EWF without

 

[tony]

If Shae-Lynn can’t do it, I doubt any other choreographer could.

Shae choreographed Riverdance and Poor Things. It’s up to Sarah to break out of her shell. I think she will.

 

[Wyliefan]

Sophie Joline von Felten
SP: Michael Jackson medley
Choreographer: Haus of Diamonds (Gregory/Petukhov)

Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov International Skating Group on Instagram: "She’s bad….but sooo good! SP 2026/27 ✅ “Michael Jackson Medley” Choreo by Haus of Diamonds #dangerous #shortprogram #figureskating #QuadDiamond #HausofDiamondsOfficial"

140 likes, 5 comments - hausofdiamondsofficial on June 8, 2026: "She’s bad….but sooo good! SP 2026/27 ✅ “Michael Jackson Medley” Choreo by Haus of Diamonds #dangerous #shortprogram #figureskating #QuadDiamond #HausofDiamondsOfficial".

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[YukiNieve]

Kao Miura's FS seems to be choreographed by Shae-Lynn.

kao miura 三浦佳生 on Instagram: "SP&FS✅ お楽しみに！ @newerajapan #ニューエラ #NewEraJapan"

5,113 likes, 43 comments - kao.miura on June 9, 2026: "SP&FS✅ お楽しみに！ @newerajapan #ニューエラ #NewEraJapan".

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[Allskate]

Sonja Hilmer posted a clip from her long program. (I think the ending is cool.)

She's skating to selections from the How To Train Your Dragon soundtrack: "Stoick's Ship," "For The Dancing And The Dreaming," "Where No One Goes," and "Coming Back Around."

Sonja Hilmer on Instagram: "This - is the 2026/27 free program. It's practiced 9 months of the year and thought about the other 3. The training that goes with it is tough and ambitious. The people who skate it are even moreso. But the biggest up side

253 likes, 21 comments - gosanjaygo_03 on June 9, 2026: "This - is the 2026/27 free program. It's practiced 9 months of the year and thought about the other 3. The training that goes with it is tough and ambitious. The people who skate it are even moreso. But the biggest up sides are the tracks...

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[Aussie Willy]

If Shae-Lynn can’t do it, I doubt any other choreographer could.

You can give a skater all the choreography in the world but it is up to the skater to bring out the best in it.

 

[peibeck]

Sarah E reminds me of Gracie Gold in a lot of ways as a skater. Athletic, big jumps, nice lines, but not really a musical skater, at least in competition. The focus seems to be on the athletics. Frank helped Gracie polish the edges. Not sure if Ilia's parents can pull off the same trick with her. While Ilia has improved artistically, he's still far from the most interpretive guy out there.

 

[Hindernisse]

Joti Polizoakis choreographed the new free skate for Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin last week in Yerevan. The music choice is not public yet.

joti polizoakis on Instagram: "new free program for karina & nikita 💛 something new, something fresh - thank you for your trust with my choreography and thank you for bringing me to your beautiful country of armenia. i absolutely love it here. @20.k

jotipolizoakis on June 6, 2026: "new free program for karina & nikita 💛 something new, something fresh - thank you for your trust with my choreography and thank you for bringing me to your beautiful country of armenia. i absolutely love it here. @20.karina.03 @n_rahmanin • @figure_skating_armenia".

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[Karen-W]

Brand new pairs team Audrey Shin/Spencer Howe USA -

SP - Clair de Lune
FS - Romeo & Juliet

choreo by Olga Ganicheva

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Sarah Everhardt

FS - Rain, In Your Black Eyes
Choreo by Lori Nichol and Carolina Kostner

Sarah Everhardt on Instagram: "26/27 Free Skate: “Rain, in Your Black Eyes” Music: Rain, In Your Black Eyes - by Ezio Bosso Choreographed by Lori Nichol and Carolina Kostner, @lorinicholskate and @mskostner"

224 likes, 10 comments - sarah.everhardt26 on June 13, 2026: "26/27 Free Skate: “Rain, in Your Black Eyes” Music: Rain, In Your Black Eyes - by Ezio Bosso Choreographed by Lori Nichol and Carolina Kostner, @lorinicholskate and @mskostner".

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[tony]

Sarah Everhardt

FS - Rain, In Your Black Eyes
Choreo by Lori Nichol and Carolina Kostner

Sarah Everhardt on Instagram: "26/27 Free Skate: “Rain, in Your Black Eyes” Music: Rain, In Your Black Eyes - by Ezio Bosso Choreographed by Lori Nichol and Carolina Kostner, @lorinicholskate and @mskostner"

224 likes, 10 comments - sarah.everhardt26 on June 13, 2026: "26/27 Free Skate: “Rain, in Your Black Eyes” Music: Rain, In Your Black Eyes - by Ezio Bosso Choreographed by Lori Nichol and Carolina Kostner, @lorinicholskate and @mskostner".

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I feel a Nikodinov 2000 Skate America transformation coming

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I feel a Nikodinov 2000 Skate America transformation coming

I’m so glad she’s branching out from Shae.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I feel a Nikodinov 2000 Skate America transformation coming

Impossible. The Queen did not reinvent her skating and her look with a war

Switching to coach Elena Tcherkasskaia was rather unexpected, surprising, and not your typical Power Top 3 choreographer/coach. That was the major impact on her transformation.

 

[kwanfan1818]

I feel a Nikodinov 2000 Skate America transformation coming

 

[honey]

When there have been huge transformations in the past (Nikodinov in 2000/2001, Kwan in 95/96), I think it's easy to forget how good those skaters were in the previous season. They just needed the last layer to make the fabulous cake. Kwan may have looked like a little girl at 1995 worlds, but the skating was actually very good. Excellent line, she was musical, she had expression, even though it may have been undercooked a bit. It's not like she went from someone with no redeeming qualities to an artist overnight. The base was all there.

ETA: I feel similar about Nikodinov. She was saddled with horrible programs and bad costuming for years, but even going back to 1997 nationals, she was clearly someone with all the basics to be a magnificent skater. It was similarly to Kwan, all there just under the surface waiting to be polished.

I'm not sure Sarah is at that point. There is a ton of aesthetic work to be done on her skating, and she isn't really capable right now of emoting even a little bit. I applaud loudly that she is clearly trying to get to a better place artistically, but I am not really expecting a huge transformation because she wasn't starting from a point that can get her there. But she's aiming higher and I'm sure this will push her to grow.

I am a little leery of a Lori program for her though. Lori isn't a choreographer who excels when the product in front of her isn't totally cooked yet (IMO of course). But she's pulling out all the stops and I'm excited to see how it looks this coming season.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I feel a Nikodinov 2000 Skate America transformation coming

I feel an attempt at that coming. Not so sure about success.

 

[Coco]

Put some sunglasses on her and have her skate to the matrix.

Not everyone develops into an emotive, hyperfeminine balletic dancer, nor should they.

You can be engaged in your music and show great quality of movement without a traditional US LADY program.

With her Eastern European heritage and Russia's recent tradition of more modern, non-warhorse choreo for ladies, I'm curious what a Russian / Eastern European choreographer could do for her.

 

[Evgeniafan]

Put some sunglasses on her and have her skate to the matrix.

Not everyone develops into an emotive, hyperfeminine balletic dancer, nor should they.

You can be engaged in your music and show great quality of movement without a traditional US LADY program.

With her Eastern European heritage and Russia's recent tradition of more modern, non-warhorse choreo for ladies, I'm curious what a Russian / Eastern European choreographer could do for her.

She is a fan of Evgenia Medvedeva. Evgenia is starting to choreograph a couple of skaters. She would be a great choice because Evgenia could help her with hair and costumes, too.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

What I like about a transformation is that it’s actually a transformation. When Angela re-emerged that year, I had to do a double take, her body and physique were different. Her hairstyle was completely different. I remember staring at the TV screen like…. who is this… she debuted with a coach and a choreographer that seem to be built in heaven for her, and whom I never had heard of. And then came out with programs that accentuated a style that was innate and natural in her that she had not tapped into yet. It was truly remarkable.

 

[Wyliefan]

Oona Brown/Gage Brown (USA)
FD: The Queen's Gambit soundtrack

Oona & Gage Brown on Instagram: "“Chess isn’t always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful.” We are very excited to announce that we will be skating to music from The Queen’s Gambit for our 2026-2027 Free Dance! Let the game begin! Photo credit

60 likes, 4 comments - thebrownsofficial_ on June 16, 2026: "“Chess isn’t always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful.” We are very excited to announce that we will be skating to music from The Queen’s Gambit for our 2026-2027 Free Dance! Let the game begin! Photo credit: @joeldear...

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[Impromptu]

Oona Brown/Gage Brown (USA)
FD: The Queen's Gambit soundtrack

Oona & Gage Brown on Instagram: "“Chess isn’t always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful.” We are very excited to announce that we will be skating to music from The Queen’s Gambit for our 2026-2027 Free Dance! Let the game begin! Photo credit

60 likes, 4 comments - thebrownsofficial_ on June 16, 2026: "“Chess isn’t always competitive. Chess can also be beautiful.” We are very excited to announce that we will be skating to music from The Queen’s Gambit for our 2026-2027 Free Dance! Let the game begin! Photo credit: @joeldear...

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I love this. I love this soundtrack, I love it for them (and coincidentally, I was just rewatching this series this week).

 

[Wyliefan]

Mone Chiba (JPN)
SP: James Bond
Choreographer: Jeffrey Buttle

FS: "Clair de Lune" by Debussy
Choreographer: Kaitlyn Weaver

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[Wyliefan]

Ikura Kushida/Koshiro Shimada (JPN)
RD: "And the Waltz Goes On"/"Libertango"
Choreographer: Cathy Reed

FD: Akram Khan's Giselle
Choreographer: Kaitlyn Weaver

櫛田育良、アイスダンスに専念してできるようになったこと　島田高志郎、呼吸を合わせて前へ　【木下グループ/アカデミー練習公開】 - フィギュアスケート専門情報サイトDeep Edge Plus　最新ニュース・充実のコラムをお届け

目次 CLOSE 楽曲と振り付け どんどん練習重ねている オフアイスのトレーニング うれしい気持ち、負けたくない気持ち つかめるチャンスつかみたい 楽曲と振り付け 　RD 楽曲：And The Waltz Goes On […]

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[TanithandBenFan]

Amy Cui/Jonathan Rogers

FD: Sinners soundtrack
Choreo by Kaitlyn Weaver

Source: https://www.ice-dance.com/site/cui-...OErf6ScA8btJ7w2_NA_aem_7j3uIcavXbX5ZkFKlBYe3g

 

[Wyliefan]

Mao Shimada (JPN)
SP: "Between Two Worlds" by Mili
Choreographer: Kana Muramoto

FS: "Waloyo Yamoni" by Christopher Tin
Choreographer: Shae-Lynn Bourne

【フィギュア】島田麻央「憧れていたシニア舞台」ジュニア39戦無敗…GPファイナル進出に意欲 - フィギュア : 日刊スポーツ

フィギュアスケート女子で世界ジュニア選手権4連覇の島田麻央（17＝木下グループ）が、シニアに転向する新シーズンへ誓いを立てた。17日、拠点の木下アカデミー京都… - 日刊スポーツ新聞社のニュースサイト、ニッカンスポーツ・コム（nikkansports.com）

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Haein Lee (KOR)
FS: The Great Gatsby soundtrack
Choreographer: Yeaji Shin

Haein Lee 🤍 on Instagram: "𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐒𝐓 - It was such a fun and inspiring experience working with you ! 감사합니다 ☺️ Thank you very much 🤍⛸️ #new #season #program #figureskating #korea"

3,977 likes, 73 comments - happy_haein05 on June 13, 2026: "𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐒𝐓 - It was such a fun and inspiring experience working with you ! 감사합니다 ☺️ Thank you very much 🤍⛸️ #new #season #program #figureskating #korea".

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Utana Yoshida/Masaya Morita (JPN)
RD: "Danse Macabre"/"Carnival Chant"
Choreographer: Cathy Reed

うたまさ、新リズムダンスはダークな死の世界を表現　アイスダンス、カップル数増加はうれしい【木下グループ/アカデミー練習公開】 - フィギュアスケート専門情報サイトDeep Edge Plus　最新ニュース・充実のコラムをお届け

目次 CLOSE 新しい自分たちを見せることができたら 2025-26年シーズンを振り返って アイスダンスのカップル数増えてうれしい 75点の壁を越えたい 新しい自分たちを見せることができたら 　―今のコンディションはい […]

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[Wyliefan]

Mei Okada (JPN)
SP: "Hernando's Hideaway/Milonga de mis amores"
Choreographer: Kana Muramoto

FS: The Phantom of the Opera
Choreographer: Kaitlyn Weaver

移籍して新しい環境にも慣れてきた岡田芽依　憧れの選手はやっぱり…【木下グループ/アカデミー練習公開】 - フィギュアスケート専門情報サイトDeep Edge Plus　最新ニュース・充実のコラムをお届け

目次 CLOSE 毎日充実した生活 昨シーズンよりももっといい結果を残せるように ハーネスで踏み切りの仕方を覚える スケーティングの練習も 木下アカデミー練習公開　岡田 芽依 毎日充実した生活 　 ―今のコンディションは […]

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[Wyliefan]

If Kaitlyn, Cathy, Kana, and Shae-Lynn haven't all died of exhaustion before the season even starts, it'll be a miracle. Feels like they're on track to pass B E N O I T and Misha Ge this year.

 

[Wyliefan]

Mayuko Oka (JPN)
SP: Don Quixote
Choreographer: Kana Muramoto

FS: Everything Everywhere All at Once soundtrack
Choreographer: Kaitlyn Weaver

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