2026-27 Program Music and Choreographers

[Karen-W]

In her past two short programs, which used music from movies, her costumes were inspired by outifts the actresses wore in the movies. So, maybe she'll have an outfit inspired by the costumes worn by Keira Knightley's character?

There is Penelope Cruz's character in the later films, plus the mermaid character. We don't know which film soundtrack Benoit is using, so it could be anything.

 

[Allskate]

There is Penelope Cruz's character in the later films, plus the mermaid character. We don't know which film soundtrack Benoit is using, so it could be anything.

True, though from the limited clips we've seen, there seems to be a sword or knife involved. Keira Knightley's character had a sword. Was there a knife or sword in the later movies? I haven't seen those. Of course, Benoit and Isabeau could just be making up their own story.

 

[Karen-W]

True, though from the limited clips we've seen, there seems to be a sword or knife involved. Keira Knightley's character had a sword. Was there a knife or sword in the later movies? Of course, Benoit and Isabeau could just be making up their own story.

So does Penelope Cruz's character, so I think that hardly tells us whether she's portraying Elizabeth Swann or Angelica.

 

[Amy L]

Jia Shin

SP: Dona Nobis Pacem 2 by Max Richter
LP: In the Mood For Love
gala: Die on This Hill by Sienna Spiro

Haruna Murakami​

SP: Vogue by Madonna
LP: Tree of Life

Yo Takagi ​

She posted a clip of her skating to Goddess by Laufey but she didn't say whether it's a competitive program or a show program. Grayson Long choreographed it for a class project!

髙木謠　Yo Takagi on Instagram: "📹choreography by @graysonrlong Thank you so much for choosing me for your class choreography project!🤍 競技用ではありませんがとってもお気に入りのプログラムです✨"

908 likes, 48 comments - takagi_yo1215 on July 2, 2026: "📹choreography by @graysonrlong Thank you so much for choosing me for your class choreography project!🤍 競技用ではありませんがとってもお気に入りのプログラムです✨".

www.instagram.com

 

[spin2win]

Jia Shin

SP: Dona Nobis Pacem 2 by Max Richter
LP: In the Mood For Love
gala: Die on This Hill by Sienna Spiro

Haruna Murakami​

SP: Vogue by Madonna
LP: Tree of Life

Adding choreographer credits --

Jia Shin: SP choreo by Jeffrey Buttle, FS choreo by Shae Lynn Bourne, gala choreo by Junwhan Cha

Haruna Murakami: SP choreo by Akiko Suzuki, FS choreo by Kana Muramoto

 

[spin2win]

There were a number of new program reveals (as well as other news) overnight in Japan, as there was an open practice during the All Japan training camp in Osaka.

Rinka Watanabe
SP: Seven Nation Army (the white stripes), choreographer: Kana Muramoto
FS: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3/ No. 2, choreographer: Lori Nichol

Rino Matsuike
SP: Under Paris Skies, choreographer: David Wilson
FS: Clair de lune, choreographer: Lori Nichol

Mako Yamashita
SP: Bring Me to Life (evanescence), choreographer: Noriko Sato
FS: Bolero, choreographer: Akiko Suzuki

Ami Nakai
FS: An American in Paris, choreographer: David Wilson

Saki Miyake
FS: Maria of Nazareth, choreographer: Misha Ge [repeating program from last season]

Shun Sato
FS: Poeta, choreographer: Guillaume Cizeron

Sota Yamamoto
FS: Roxanne's Tango, choreographer: Kenji Miyamoto

 

[flyingsit]

Ami Nakai
FS: An American in Paris, choreographer: David Wilson

Great choice for her

 

[Coco]

Looking forward to Rino's Clair de Lune.

 

[Wyliefan]

Great choice for her

Perfect! Can't wait to see it!

 

[Jay42]

There were a number of new program reveals (as well as other news) overnight in Japan, as there was an open practice during the All Japan training camp in Osaka.

Rinka Watanabe
SP: Seven Nation Army (the white stripes), choreographer: Kana Muramoto
FS: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3/ No. 2, choreographer: Lori Nichol


Ami Nakai
FS: An American in Paris, choreographer: David Wilson

First off I do love An American in Paris for Ami Nakai. Second: Does anyone know what version of Seven Nation Army? Because I love Rinka but I don't know if I'm emotionally ready for a Postmodern Jukebox resurgence in figure skating and the last time anyone skated to Seven Nation Army it was the Postmodern Jukebox cover.

 

[bladesofgorey]

Sota Yamamoto
FS: Roxanne's Tango, choreographer: Kenji Miyamoto

Noooooooooo why is one of the most unique skaters always skating to such absolute dogfood choices. This breaks my heart.

 

[Evgeniafan]

Noooooooooo why is one of the most unique skaters always skating to such absolute dogfood choices. This breaks my heart.

Mine too

 

[Wyliefan]

Isabella Flores/Linus Colmor Jepsen (USA)
RD: Totentanz/Danse Macabre
Choreographer: Adrian Diaz

Isabella Flores on Instagram: "On her deathbed, a woman in a sickly haze dreams of Death coming to lure her to the underworld. Pleased to announce that we’re skating to Totentanz (by Franz Liszt) and Danse Macabre (by Camille Saint-Saëns) for our RD

343 likes, 11 comments - isabellaflores_ on July 6, 2026: "On her deathbed, a woman in a sickly haze dreams of Death coming to lure her to the underworld. Pleased to announce that we’re skating to Totentanz (by Franz Liszt) and Danse Macabre (by Camille Saint-Saëns) for our RD this year...

www.instagram.com

 

[Wyliefan]

Sandrine Gauthier/Paul Ayer (CAN)

#SandrineGauthier / #PaulAyer will be skating to a Queen medley for their rhythm dance (starting with We Will Rock You to get the crowd going), and The Hunger Games for their free dance.

 

[Wyliefan]

Alicia Fabbri/Marko Gaidajenko (CAN)

For their programs this season, the team selected a Billie Eilish medley for the rhythm dance and music by Beth Hart for the free dance.

Golden Skate on Instagram: "🇨🇦Alicia Fabbri / Marko Jevgeni Gaidajenko Introduce Their New Partnership at Summer Showcase. For their programs this season, the team selected a Billie Eilish medley for the rhythm dance and music by Beth Hart for the f

183 likes, 0 comments - goldsk8 on July 9, 2026: "🇨🇦Alicia Fabbri / Marko Jevgeni Gaidajenko Introduce Their New Partnership at Summer Showcase. For their programs this season, the team selected a Billie Eilish medley for the rhythm dance and music by Beth Hart for the free dance. Alicia...

www.instagram.com

 

[DORISPULASKI]

So are Gauthier & Ayer representing CAN or MEX? I heard CAN, but is that sure?

 

[tony]

So are Gauthier & Ayer representing CAN or MEX? I heard CAN, but is that sure?

They are part of media day. A Skate Canada event. With Canadian team jackets.

 

[Alilou]

So are Gauthier & Ayer representing CAN or MEX? I heard CAN, but is that sure?

yes