Zingas/Kolesnik Fan Thread - They Have “It”

[TanithandBenFan]

It’s funny. @BlueRidge and I were giving thanks that the era of everyone trying to be lyrical Pap/Ciz is over. And then Z/K started to skate with those long flowy strokes and we were transfixed. We both stood up to give them a standing O in my living room (the cat was highly annoyed) - so at least here that program was a huge hit. Who did the choreo?

Benoit

 

[BlueRidge]

I thought their FD was mesmerizing. It was just lovely ice dancing. I thought their RD was memorable as well though its not the music that will get me going.

I was so impressed with these performances.

 

[sap5]

My first watch of the new FD was without the music, and I too was reminded of P/C almost immediately. I think it’s the outfits and the opening movements. The difference is that Z/K have much better lifts than P/C did. Vadym also knows how to partner extremely well.

 

[Frau Muller]

Z/K at Nebelhorn: more fantastic than ever before! My favorite RD of the season so far - her dress is just the start! Wow! Than the dreamy artistic FD. Double Wow!!

My cheers now for C/B, Z/K, and the Browns.

 

[AliasJohnDoe]

I'm seeing Zingas/Kolesnik as a solid #2 come nationals. And I like the current #2 Carreira/Ponomarenko.

 

[Sylvia]

Emilea's 2024 recap with Vadym:

Emilea on Instagram: "2024 Recap✨✨ Here is to another year of joy and growth together ?❤️"

257 likes, 10 comments - emileazingas on January 1, 2025: "2024 Recap✨✨ Here is to another year of joy and growth together ?❤️".

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[ice coverage]

Big thanks to @clairecloutier for this in-depth interview with Emi and Vadym!!
I look forward to cheering for them at Nationals.

Zingas and Kolesnik: "We're here for the long run" - A divine sport

U.S. ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik talk about his move from Ukraine, how the war affects him, and their partnership and programs.

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Claire's interview got a good recommendation from their training mate Jonathan Rogers, who wrote on Instastory:

" read it, be inspired. it's wonderful "​

 

[aml78]

Were Emi and Vadym involved romantically? It seems like they lived together? Are they still?

 

[Debbie S]

Were Emi and Vadym involved romantically? It seems like they lived together? Are they still?

I don't know about their living situation, but it does appear from their social media that they are dating.

 

[Rackon]

Were Emi and Vadym involved romantically? It seems like they lived together? Are they still?

Yes, yes and yes. They’re still a romantic couple, still live together. See their IG Florida pics.

BTW, can’t wait to see their new FD! (Have mercy, Emi! Please post video.)

 

[Cpomfan]

Emilea on Instagram: "Italy week one ft. @olympics channel❤️🫶 Thank you @benoitrichaud 🙌"

735 likes, 31 comments - emileazingas on June 13, 2025: "Italy week one ft. @olympics channel❤️🫶 Thank you @benoitrichaud 🙌".

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Emilea and Vadym are filming something in Italy with the Olympic Channel for this Olympic Season. Finger cross that Vadym gets his citizenship in time.

 

[Debbie S]

Emilea on Instagram: "Italy week one ft. @olympics channel❤️🫶 Thank you @benoitrichaud 🙌"

735 likes, 31 comments - emileazingas on June 13, 2025: "Italy week one ft. @olympics channel❤️🫶 Thank you @benoitrichaud 🙌".

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Emilea and Vadym are filming something in Italy with the Olympic Channel for this Olympic Season. Finger cross that Vadym has his citizenship in time for it.

It looks like they may be doing the same type of photos and vids that other Team USA athletes filmed at either Universal Studios a few weeks ago or at the CO Springs gathering last weekend. In their case, instead of fake snow and mountains, they have the real thing. The scenery is beautiful.

From their posts, it looks like they are in France to attend a training camp run by Benoit.

 

[Cpomfan]

Yes, yes and yes. They’re still a romantic couple, still live together. See their IG Florida pics.

BTW, can’t wait to see their new FD! (Have mercy, Emi! Please post video.)

I follow them on TikTok and they are such an amazing couple, not only on ice but off ice as well. At least from social media, Emilea seems really sweet and Vadym is quite funny

 

[ice coverage]

Emilea on Instagram: "Italy week one ft. @olympics channel❤️🫶 Thank you @benoitrichaud 🙌"

735 likes, 31 comments - emileazingas on June 13, 2025: "Italy week one ft. @olympics channel❤️🫶 Thank you @benoitrichaud 🙌".

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Emilea and Vadym are filming something in Italy with the Olympic Channel for this Olympic Season. Finger cross that Vadym gets his citizenship in time.

New video (approx. three minutes):

US ice dancers embrace Italian mountain life ahead of Milano Cortina season
Join us for an outdoor adventure with Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik! ...

https://www.olympics.com/en/video/us-ice-dancers-embrace-italian-mountain-life-ahead-of-milano-cortina-season

ETA:​

The full video has been added to official Olympics Figure Skating channel on YouTube:​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbzXI9FtmoY (Aug 1)​

Just a mini-version of the video has been added to official Olympics account on Instagram (and also shared by official ISU Figure Skating account):​

The Olympic Games on Instagram: "Beautiful mountains ⛰️ Delicious food 🧀 Friendly cows 🐮 Join US ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik on an outdoor adventure in Italy as they train to qualify for @milanocortina26 🇮🇹⛸️"

4,157 likes, 67 comments - olympics on August 1, 2025: "Beautiful mountains ⛰️ Delicious food 🧀 Friendly cows 🐮 Join US ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik on an outdoor adventure in Italy as they train to qualify for @milanocortina26 🇮🇹⛸️".

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[Rackon]

Emi and Vadym have their first Challenger assignment of the season - Kinoshita Cup in Osaka, Japan, September 5-7. Should be a good opportunity for them to pick up some WS points. Next week they’ll be at Champs Camp in Boston.

I’m ready for their program announcements!

 

[Debbie S]

Cross-posted in U.S. dance thread.

Vadym is now a U.S. citizen! Congrats to him and Emilea!

vadymkolesnik on Instagram: "Officially a Citizen of the United States of America 🇺🇸 Today I was sworn in as a US citizen after nine years of living in and representing America. This journey has been amazing and I am so grateful for everyone who ha

2,560 likes, 175 comments - vadym____kolesnik on August 18, 2025: "Officially a Citizen of the United States of America 🇺🇸 Today I was sworn in as a US citizen after nine years of living in and representing America. This journey has been amazing and I am so grateful for everyone who has helped...

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[kwanette]

I am thrilled for Vadym and Emilea!!

 

[vireo]

I'm so happy for Vadym. Would love to see him and Emilea on the Olympic team.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I’ve watched Emi and Vadym’s new FD four times in the past day I’m just in awe of how crisp and comfortable they look with the program already, and I’m in love with so many of the little details and how they’re interpreting the music. Benoit has been a really great match for them as a choreographer. And I absolutely adore their costuming. I think the black gives them a sleek, elegant look and is different from the usual Romeo and Juliet styles. Kudos all around!

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[ice coverage]

New 22-minute interview with Emi and Vadym is linked below, from Ice Skating International's channel.
Tatjana Flade spoke to them on Oct 26, the day after they won the silver medal at Cup of China.
(I think I hear Judith Dombrowski's voice too?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIGEi1sQ-4 (published Oct 28)​

Congratulations to Emi and Vadym!

 

[~tapdancer~]

I have always liked Vadym. He is such a clean, elegant ice dancer and an excellent partner. His partnership with Emi is strong and they are for sure on the way for greatness. Loved their FD!

 

[skatingcheckers]

I really loved their FD at Cup of China ... I actually re-watched it several times. I'm excited that we have a team that is so promising. I love their skating skills and flow and edges. They seem so well matched, and I honestly can't keep my eyes off of Vadym. He has charisma!

 

[vireo]

I noticed Emi and Vadym are listed for Tallin Trophy. Tallin starts on November 25, just two days after Finlandia GP ends. That's a very quick turn around for Z/K. Helsinki to Estonia doesn't seem like a difficult trip, but even so, back to back competitions are always tough.

I wonder what the strategy is. Finlandia is such a stacked event. Maybe they want a chance to grab a few more points before Nationals.

 

[kwanette]

I noticed Emi and Vadym are listed for Tallin Trophy. Tallin starts on November 25, just two days after Finlandia GP ends. That's a very quick turn around for Z/K. Helsinki to Estonia doesn't seem like a difficult trip, but even so, back to back competitions are always tough.

I wonder what the strategy is. Finlandia is such a stacked event. Maybe they want a chance to grab a few more points before Nationals.

I have faith in them..The yr they left US champs and found out that they were replacing C/B at 4 Conts..they did well.

 

[ice coverage]

I noticed Emi and Vadym are listed for Tallin Trophy. Tallin starts on November 25, just two days after Finlandia GP ends. That's a very quick turn around for Z/K. Helsinki to Estonia doesn't seem like a difficult trip, but even so, back to back competitions are always tough. ...

I think Emi and Vadym are being extra-careful with all planning and decision-making for this season.
USFS assignments page has not confirmed U.S. dance entries for CS Tallinn Trophy yet.

Meanwhile, some thoughts about the possibility of Tallinn for Emi and Vadym:

GP Finland free dance is on Sat Nov 22. (And GP Finland has no gala.)
Tallinn Trophy rhythm dance is scheduled for Sat Nov 29.

Last season, Emi and Vadym competed at GP Finland free dance on Sun Nov 17, a few days before CS Warsaw Cup.
Their CS Warsaw Cup results: second in rhythm dance on Nov 20; second in free dance on Nov 21; and second overall.
Their 2024-2025 season's best scores for free dance and for total score were from Warsaw Cup.
Tallinn is closer to Helsinki than Warsaw was.​