KEVIN AYMOZ on his programs, his relationship with skating, and the struggles of leaving home for the pursuit of a dream

There is no denying that Kevin answers interview questions the way he skates: honest, full of emotions, and with his heart out in the open. When he started to take his first steps on the ice, nobody expected him to capture the hearts of skating fans around the world with his expressive and extraordinary skates.

We talked to him shortly after his win at Masters de Patinage and stunning season debut at Autumn Classic International about the inspiration for his programs and his unique moves on the ice. His joy for life and his deep love for his family and friends reflect in every answer, whether we asked him about his move to Florida or made him describe his perfect day.

FRANCESCA RIGHI on her partnership with Aleksei, new training circumstances, and what her perfect day would look like

Francesca Righi is the Italian Junior National Champion in Ice Dance, with partner Aleksei Dubrovin. This past season the pair qualified for their first World Junior Championships, where they placed 13th.

We caught up with Francesca just before she and Aleksei begun their final Junior season. She tells us a little more about their partnership, new training circumstances, and talks about her love of languages and travelling.