Kjerstyn hall

About kjerstyn

“Skating and dance have been my passion for over 20 years, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience both as a competitive skater and dancer. My background as a competitive dancer gives me a unique perspective and a creative edge when it comes to choreography—bringing together precision, musicality, and storytelling on the ice.

As a coach and choreographer, I’ve had the privilege of creating programs for international-level competitors, National Team members, and National Development Team athletes. As a multi-time collegiate national champion who has done doubles and triples myself, I understand the dedication it takes to excel in all aspects of this sport. My competitive background in skating has given me a solid foundation in coaching, helping me guide my skaters to land double Axels and triples and achieve success on the international stage.

I’m passionate about crafting programs that not only showcase a skater’s strengths but also push their artistry and performance to new heights. My goal is to create choreography that leaves a lasting impact, enhances the skater’s natural choreographic style, and ultimately results in programs that are both technically dynamic and artistically unforgettable.”

- Kjerstyn

Awards & Recognitions

• United States Figure Skating Intercollegiate National Champion (2015, 2017, 2018)
• United States Figure Skating Regional & Sectional Competitor (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
• United States Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist
• Boston University Figure Skating Team Member (2015-2018)
• Master Choreography Techniques Certification
• Boston University Dean’s List
• Over 25 years of competitive figure skating and dance experience
• Previous experience as a skating director, choreographer, and head coach of international-level skaters in Trondheim, Norway
• Successful senior-level national competitor and member of the Boston University Figure Skating Team
• International-level experience in both technical coaching and choreography
• Former intercollegiate coach with experience mentoring and training collegiate level athletes
• Expertise in technical coaching, including single, double, and triple jumps
• Proven track record of creating unique, innovative choreography tailored to each skater’s strengths
• Taught the American Ice Theatre Master Choreography Techniques course, mentoring aspiring choreographers through feedback, grading, virtual sessions, and one-on-one guidance to refine their style and launch their careers.
• Extensive experience working with skaters of all levels, from beginners to elite competitors
• Dedicated to helping skaters develop confidence, artistry, and technical mastery on the ice
• Coached multiple international-level skaters as both their primary technical coach and choreographer, refining their jumps, spins, freestyle technique, and overall performance for elite competitions.
• Successfully choreographed programs that have been performed at international competitions, receiving high praise from judges and audiences
• Helped skaters earn podium finishes and achieve personal best scores at both national and international events
• Led a nationally and internationally competitive skating club in Trondheim, Norway as Head Coach and Skating Director, overseeing a team of 7+ coaches and more than 70 skaters
• Selected as one of 6 finalists in the American Ice Theatre Young Artists Showcase Worldwide competition, earning top scores and praise for choreography. Awarded “Most Diverse Body of Choreographic Work” for demonstrating a broad range of choreographic styles and artistic versatility
• Developed choreography that has been recognized for its creativity, originality, and musicality, setting skaters apart in competition
• Built a structured, competitive training program that elevated the club’s reputation and produced skaters who qualified for national and international events
• Trained athletes both on and off the ice to maximize performance longevity and mental resilience, ensuring they could compete at their highest level