Igor Shpilband
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Igor Shpilband (Russian: Игорь Шпильбанд) is a former Soviet ice dancer and current ice dancing coach. With partner Tatiana Gladkova, he won the 1983 World Junior Figure Skating Championships. He currently lives in Michigan, where he trains many top dance teams. He does most of his teams' choreography as well. He used to co-coach with Elizabeth Coates. He now works mostly with Marina Zoueva.
[edit] Skaters he has or is currently coaching
- Tanith Belbin & Benjamin Agosto
- Megan Wing & Aaron Lowe
- Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir
- Meryl Davis & Charlie White
- Elizabeth Punsalan & Jerod Swallow
- Naomi Lang & Peter Tchernyshev
- Jessica Joseph & Charles Butler
- Jessica Joseph & Brandon Forsyth
- Jamie Silverstein & Justin Pekarek
- Jamie Silverstein & Ryan O'Meara
- Lydia Manon & Ryan O'Meara
- Lauren Senft & Leif Gislason
- Lauren Senft & Augie Hill
- Grethe Grünberg & Kristian Rand
- Maia Shibutani & Alex Shibutani
- Madison Chock & Greg Zuerlin
- Margarita Drobiazko & Povilas Vanagas
[edit] Competitive Highlights
| Event | 1981-1982 | 1982-1983 |
|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 2nd | 1st |
