4-Time World Champion
4-Time Canadian Champion
3-Time Olympic Team Member
3-Time World Professional Champion
First man to land a quadruple jump in competition
The Kurt Files has been compiled to provide extensive background on
the figure skater known as Kurt Browning, aka "The Kid from Caroline",
aka "Skate God Jr.," as well as to track his current skating
activities and public appearances. The skater has been known to take
on various guises, from clown to flamenco dancer to cowboy, but can be
recognized by his fast feet and personal charisma. If anyone has seen
him, or has any information on his whereabouts, please contact me at
webmaster@kurtfiles.com.
Kurt, who is the director-choreographer of the 2024 Stars on Ice tour,
took time out of his busy schedule prepping the show in Japan to
answer some fan questions about the show. He gave some sneak peeks
into the Canadian tour and offered insight into his creative
process. He and Alissa recorded this video from rink side at the
Ractab Dome in Osaka, Japan. Thanks, Kurt and Alissa!
Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko will be coaching a two-day seminar for the Kingston Skating Academy on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, 2025. The seminar is open to all Skate Canada 2024-2025 members (adults, StarSkaters & Coaches) and will be held at the Gananoque Recreation Centre in Gananoque, ON. Registration is open now at kingstonskatingacademy.ca.
Kurt appeared on the Braun Performance and Rehab podcast almost a week ago to discuss his career and how he achieved his longevity skating into his 50s: Kurt Browning: Achieving Career and Performance.
Kurt will be commentating two events for CBC this season: Skate Canada in October, and the World Figure Skating Championships in March. The CBC Sports TV Schedule can be found here.
Kurt is a guest coach at the AZ Ice Fall Seminar on Friday, Sep. 20 from 3:30-5PM at AZ Ice in Peoria, AZ. Participants must be landing a single loop or above. Register at this link.
since 9/11/2024:
Kurt and Alissa will be guest skaters in the Skating Club of Jackson Hole's Holiday Spectacular Show, Dec. 7-8, 2024 in Jackson Hole, WY. Tickets are on sale now.
Kurt and Alissa are co-hosting the Xtreme Ice World Premiere at the Ion Arena in Leesburg, VA on Nov. 15, 2024. "Witness the most daring acrobatic acts on ice you've ever seen. Special guest Keegan Messing and more ice skating stars to be announced!". Tickets go on sale Thursday Sep. 12 for "ION Insiders" via ionarena.com.
since 7/19/2024:
This is a great article talking to Kurt and Alissa about their work with Team Japan at their Annual Training Camp earlier this month: how they got involved, what they tried to accomplish, how they approached things, and what they observed. Kurt Browning, Wife Alissa Stressed the Joy of Skating to Japan's Elite (SportsLook Ice Time Exclusive).
since 7/10/2024:
Canada's Walk of Fame has announced their 2024 Future Storytellers program participants, which features five emerging Canadian filmmakers from underrepresented communities telling the stories of Canada's Walk of Fame Inductees and Honorees. Each filmmaker is paired with an inductee to create a 2.5 minute long vignette that will be showcased in Cineplex's pre-show entertainment, at Canada's Walk of Fame's annual gala event, and on canadaswalkoffame.com. Kurt is paired with Nick Tablac, and production will take place July 10-16. Read the press release for more information.
Kurt Browning and Alissa Czisny were guest instructors at the Annual Training Camp for Japan's elite skaters and invited juniors, July 5-7 in Osaka, Japan. This article features quotes from several of the skaters, many of whom talk about working with Kurt: [ICE TIME] Japan's Best Skaters Get Start on New Season At Annual Training Camp.
Rob Brodie talked to Kurt in Halifax about the creation of the 2024 Stars on Ice tour, and wrote a great, in-depth article about it. It does require you to subscribe, but you can pick the free option to read the article: The 'silly science' of Stars on Ice
Kurt and Alissa will also be guest coaches at the 2024 Music City Adult International Skating Camp alongside Scott Hamilton and Liz Manley. The camp is taking place May 22-26, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Adults of all abilities can register for a 1, 3, or 5 day camp, with opportunities for private lessons with any of the coaches.
since 1/7/2024:
David Santee interviewed both Kurt and Alissa on his podcast, Santee on Skates, with the other as the "special co-host." Both are great looks at each skater's careers, with some responses and anecdotes from the other interspersed in.
The Kingston Skating Academy is holding another KB Day with KSA all-day seeminar on Feb. 2, 2024. It is open to all Skate Canada 2023-2024 members (adult, StarSkaters, coaches) but space is limited. Registration is open now.
Kurt Browning will be a special guest at the Little Giant Figure Skating Club 50th Anniversary Carnival "Gliding Through the Ages" shows on March 16, 2024 in Chetwynd, BC. There will be two shows, at 1PM and 7PM. Tickets are $20 and are on sale at Coulee Signs, The Pencil Box, or Chetwynd Ready Mix, or via e-transfer to lgfsc1@outlook.com (include name and which show you wish to attend in the message section). They will also be available for $25 at the door.
Kurt Browning and Alissa Czisny will be guest coaches at the Arizona Adult Skating Camp taking place Sep. 16-20, 2024 in Peoria, AZ. The camp is designed for adult skaters over 25 years old, both recreational and competitive. Registration is open now. Please visit the website for more information.
since 12/6/2023:
Kurt Browning and Alissa Czisny will be guest coaches at the Point of Perfection Figure Skating Camp, taking place June 23-28, 2024 in Northfield, MN. Kurt and Alissa will be there June 26-28. The camp is aimed at skaters ages 8-18 who can perform "basic skating elements which includes forward and backward edges, turns, and ½ rotation jump (waltz jump, ½ flip, ½, lutz)." Registration opens Feb. 1, 2024.
Radio Canada has a lovely article written by Kurt (and translated into French) up, looking back at his long career with Stars on Ice ahead of the broadcast of his final tour: Kurt Browning - Comme j’ai été chanceux (Radio Canada, Dec. 4, 2023). Here's the Google Translation to English.
Kurt performed in the Sk8 To Elimin8 Cancer show in Nashville on Nov. 17 before the Scott Hamilton and Friends show last month, and On Ice Perspectives was there to film it. Here is Kurt Browning performing to "Lynda" by Steve Wariner.
since 11/11/2023:
Kurt Browning and Alissa Czisny will skate in the Grand Holiday Ice Show on Dec. 3 at the Galleria Dallas in Dallas, TX. Purchase a private pod for a group of up to 6 overlooking the ice rink, and enjoy a breakfast buffet, face painting, and more.
since 11/11/2023:
Rob Brodie had a lovely conversation with Kurt reflecting on his final tour with Stars on Ice and what's next: A Conversation with...Kurt Browning (Rob Brodie Writes, Nov. 10, 2023)
since 11/9/2023:
The 2023 Stars on Ice Canada Spring Tour will be broadcast on CBC on Dec. 7, 2023 at 8-9PM local time. Tune in to watch Kurt's farewell tour!
since 10/11/2023:
Kurt Browning will be performing in Scott Hamilton and Friends on Nov. 19, 2023 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, alongside an amazing cast of skaters and country music stars. Tickets are on sale now!
since 9/21/2023:
Crave Canada will be streaming a docu-comedy series following comedian Carolyn Taylor's quest to choreograph a figure skating routine to Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" beginning Sep. 23. In the series, entitled "I Have Nothing," Carolyn enlists some of the most prominent names in figure skating, including Sandra Bezic and Kurt Browning, to help her. A sneak peek at the series will be screened at Just For Laughs Toronto on Saturday, Sep. 23 at 7PM, followed by a Q&A with Carolyn, Kurt and Sandra, and moderated by Mae Martin. Tickets are on sale now.
Kurt Browning and Alissa Czisny will be guest coaches at the Detroit Skating Club's first annual Adult Skating Summerfest Camp, July 14-16, 2023. Registration deadline is July 7. Visit the link for more details.
CBC has put up a truly lovely interview of Kurt about his final Stars on Ice tour, with beautiful footage and even archival interviews from his parents, that's well worth watching. Though, non-Canadians will need to find a VPN to watch... Kurt Browning's Final Bow. There's also a written article around this interview by Scott Russell: Kurt Browning prepares for final skate of legendary career.
since 5/24/2023:
My friend Sharilyn Johnson was good enough to shoot Kurt's last Canadian Stars on Ice show in Vancouver last Thursday (5/18) night. Check out her fantastic photos in the complete Vancouver Stars on Ice album. Thank you, Sharilyn!
Kurt appeared on King 5 in Seattle to promote Stars on Ice on Tuesday. Watch the video here.
Cam Tait of the Edmonton Sun has published a couple articles on Kurt's last Stars on Ice tour and his own friendship with Kurt:
The OC Register (and many affiliated papers in the LA area) has a lengthy, in-depth article about Kurt, his career, and his Stars on Ice retirement ahead of the Anaheim Stars on Ice show on Saturday. Kurt Browning bids adieu to Stars on Ice and its loyal fans.
Kurt appeared on CTV News Vancouver to discuss his final tour with Stars on Ice: Stars on Ice Tour 2023 (video).
Beverley Smith has written a lovely article talking to Kurt, Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan and Keegan Messing about Kurt's last tour: Kurt Browning Farewell.
since 5/8/2023:
Here are a few more interviews with Kurt this week:
This in Skating Podcast had Kurt on a guest shortly before he left for Halifax for Stars on Ice rehearsals. Kurt goes in-depth into his thoughts and reasoning behind the decision to make this his last tour, all the amazing things he's gotten out of having a career this long, his programs for this year's show, and what's next for him. Make sure to set 44 minutes aside and give it a listen!
Kurt and Alissa Czisny will be coaching a 3-day skating camp/athlete development seminar in Melbourne, Australia, July 4-6. Check out the O'Brien Icehouse website for more information and to enroll.
The Racquet Club of Victoria has put up a video of the entire Kurt Browning on Ice show. Check it out!
Kurt and Alissa are on the cover of the April 24 issue of Hello! Canada magazine, taking readers into their Toronto home and talking about their lives together.
since 4/4/2023:
I've finally finished my review of the Kurt Browning on Ice shows by the Racquet Club of Victoria Skating Club from mid-March. These were incredibly well done, entertaining shows that paid very fitting tribute to Kurt's career and featured him revisiting several of his best-loved programs over the course of the evening. My hat is off to Deena Beacom and the entire club for putting together such an amazing show.
since 3/17/2023:
Kurt was interviewed this morning on Mornings with Al Ferraby on CFAX-1070 about the "Kurt Browning on Ice" show this weekend (March 18/19) with the Racquet Club of Victoria. Tickets are on sale now!
since 3/14/2023:
Kurt was interviewed yesterday on The Q! Afternoon Show with Ryan Awram promoting the "Kurt Browning on Ice" show this weekend (March 18/19) with the Racquet Club of Victoria. It was a great interview covering his career and previewing the show, which is based around Kurt's career and past programs. Tickets are still available!
since 3/8/2023:
In honor of Kurt's last tour with Stars on Ice, do you have a message for him or a favorite memory you'd like to share? I'm collecting fan messages and memories to post on this site and compile into a physical book to gift Kurt after the tour is over. If you'd like to contribute, please use this form by April 7, and pass the link on (https://forms.gle/4NRmgKJuUZjB7xoB7) to anyone you think might also want to contribute. Thanks!
since 3/6/2023:
Kurt appeared on The Morning Show on Global TV this morning to talk about his final tour with Stars on Ice, and reflect on making it to 30 years with the tour. Watch the video here.
Stars on Ice has announced
that the 2023 tour will be Kurt's last. This will be his 30th year with the Canadian tour; he has performed in nearly 1,000 shows in the US and Canada, more than any other skater in the history of the tour. Get your tickets now for the Canadian and United States tours to see him one last time with the tour that has been his home since 1991!
since 2/13/2023:
Tickets for the Racquet Club of Victoria Skating Club's "Kurt Browning on Ice" show, March 18 and 19 in Esquimalt, BC, are now on sale.
since 2/1/2023:
The Racquet Club of Victoria Skating Club is putting on "Kurt Browning on Ice," a club show that features Kurt, and where he will perform some of his greatest hits. The shows take place on March 18 (2pm and 7pm) and March 19 (1PM) at the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt, BC.
The Char-Lan Skating Club in Williamstown, ON will be hosting an all-day seminar with Kurt on March 24, 2023, open to STARSkaters and their coaches. Visit the Facebook announcement for more information.
since 1/25/2023:
According to Ticketmaster, another show has been added to the US Stars on Ice show, in San Jose, CA on May 21 at 4PM. It looks like the presale may run Jan. 26 at 10AM through Jan. 27 at 9:45AM, and then tickets go on sale to the general public on Jan. 27 at 10AM: Ticketmaster.com. It looks like this is the final show to be added to the 2023 US tour.
Great news for American fans! Kurt will be in the cast of the US Stars on Ice 2023 tour! He joins Nathan Chen, Jason Brown, Ilia Malinin, Satoko Miyahara, Isabeau Levito, Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier, Madison Chock & Evan Bates, and Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier in visiting 7 cities across the US in late May and early June. Tickets go on sale via Internet presale on 1/18. The general on sale begins 1/20. Visit the Stars on Ice Tour News page for more info.
since 12/28/2022:
My review (w/ my friend Brit) of the Abbotsford Stars on Ice show is finally up!.
since 12/13/2022:
Kurt will be performing in "BraveBlade: A Skate Muskoka Production" on Jan. 27, 2023 at the Bracebridge Arena. The show also stars Alissa Czisny, Geoffrey Tyler, Violetta Afanasieva, Skate Muskoka skaters, and the Port Carling Synchronized Skating Team, and raises funds for Skate Muskoka. Tickets are on sale now (early bird pricing ends Jan. 1).
since 12/9/2022:
Kurt did the media rounds yesterday and today to promote the Stars on Ice spring tour. Here are some more appearances:
The spring 2023 Stars on Ice Canada tour has been announced! The tour will visit 12 cities around Canada from April 28 through May 18 in 2023. Current cast includes Kurt, Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, Jason Brown, Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier, and Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, with more TBA. Tickets go on sale via Internet presale on Dec. 7 at 10AM local time for most venues (password "AXEL" or "LUTZ"). Hamilton, Winnipeg and Vancouver's presales start Dec. 6, while Toronto's presale starts on Dec. 8. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 9. Visit the Stars on Ice site for more details. I've also added this information on the Stars on Ice Tour News page.
since 12/4/2022:
The spring 2022 Stars on Ice Canada show will be broadcast (in French) on Radio-Canada on Friday, Dec. 9, probably 7-8PM ET/4-5PM PT (check local listings). The English broadcast will be on CBC on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8PM.
The holiday Stars on Ice tour is currently traveling around Canada. Kurt is skating to a Bing Crosby medley and "Who's Got the Pain?" (from the 2013-2014 season). Jeff Buttle is out due to injury, and Kaetlyn Osmond has been added to all stops except Sudbury and London.
since 10/25/2022:
Listen to Kurt Browning on the CBC Player's Own Voice Podcast, talking about skating past and present. It's a great interview!
since 10/7/2022:
The Stars on Ice Holiday Tour will be visiting Penticton, BC on Dec. 17, 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 17. This is the last show to be added to the schedule; the holiday tour will be visiting 11 cities across Canada this December.
since 10/4/2022:
The Stars on Ice Holiday tour will be visiting St. John's, NL on Dec. 1, 2022, and Moose Jaw, SK on Dec. 14, 2022. Tickets go on sale for both shows on Friday, Oct. 7. Kaetlyn Osmond will be a special guest in St. John's, and Satoko Miyahara and Mariah Bell have been added to the full cast.
since 10/3/2022:
The Stars on Ice Holiday tour will be visiting Cranbrook, BC on Dec. 18, 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 7.
since 9/26/2022:
The Stars on Ice Holiday tour will be visiting Peterborough, ON on Dec. 6, 2022. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sep. 28.
The Stars on Ice Holiday tour will be visiting Abbotsford, BC on Dec. 16, 2022. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Sep. 29.
since 9/21/22:
Another holiday Stars on Ice show has been announced, on Dec. 4, 2022 in Truro, NS. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sep. 23.
since 9/20/22:
More dates have been announced for the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour: Dec. 10 in Sudbury, ON and Dec. 11 in London, ON. Tickets go on sale for both on Sep. 23. Go to the Stars on Ice Tour News page for ticket links and more information. More dates to come!
since 9/13/22:
Stars on Ice has announced a holiday tour in Canada. Cast is currently listed as Kurt, Elvis Stojko, Jeff Butle, Nam Nguyen, Elladj Balde, Alissa Czisny, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, and Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro, with "additional skaters to be announced soon." Currently, there are two dates listed on the site, Dec. 3 in Sydney, NS (goes on sale Sep. 16) and Dec. 13 in Brandon, MB (went on sale Sep. 13). Hopefully, there will be more dates/locations announced in the weeks to come.
since 8/18/2022:
Kurt and Alissa Czisny are married! They got married on 8/11/22, and Kurt announced it on Twitter and Instagram today! He also sent me a photo to post on Facebook with the announcement. Congratulations to Kurt and Alissa, and all the best to them!
Kurt sat down for a long chat with Elvis Stojko for the Kurt Files, looking back at their careers and answering questions from fans. They shared all sorts of anecdotes and memories, had a lot of laughs, occasionally surprised each other, and offered some very thoughtful life advice. Check it out! Kurt Browning & Elvis Stojko in Conversation.
since 4/28/2022:
Kurt and Elvis Stojko went on CTV News Atlantic to promote the Stars on Ice Canada tour, kicking off in Halifax Friday. Check out the video.
since 4/20/2022:
Kurt Browning will be a guest on the "Sports Spotlight" with Jeff Gard on Thursday 4/21/22 at 4PM ET, in conversation with 11-year-old Sophia from Port Hope Figure Skating Club, according to this tweet. Listen Live on the Northumberland 89.7 website.
Kurt performed in the 7 Wonders Skate Muskoka Club show last Friday. He revisited Grand Canyon Suite as part of the "7 Wonders of the World" theme, dressed up as an old man and giving it a comedic spin, and skated to Geoffrey Tyler singing Hallelujah a capella.
since 3/2/2022:
The Revolution on Ice show on March 19 in Madrid has been postponed until "next winter" due to the unavailability of the Russian skaters and acrobats that were to be an integral part of the show. Tickets will be refunded automatically.
Kurt was a guest on the Eat This with Lianne podcast, along with Brad Thorpe, the inventor of ISOPHIT, talking about the benefits of isometric exercise (while thoroughly cracking the hosts up). He starts around 18:17 (though Brad starts earlier, if you are very interested in isometric exercise). Listen on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts.
since 2/23/2022:
Kurt has been announced as a cast member in Javier Fernandez's Revolution on Ice show, March 19, 2022 at the Palacio Vistalgre Arena in Madrid, Spain. Tickets are on sale now.
Looking for replays of Kurt's commentary of the Olympics for CBC? I've spent a lot of time going through the replay videos on the CBC Gem Olympics looking for the time codes for all the figure skating coverage from the CBC "Special Coverage" broadcasts (vs their full event livestreams, which do not have Kurt's commentary). If you're looking for replays, check this out.
Kurt was on The Fan Drive Time on Sportsnet 590 today to talk about the doping scandal in the women's event. You can listen to the interview on the FAN Drive Time site or as an Apple podcast. Kurt's part starts around 0:55.
since 2/14/2022:
This may be the cutest and funniest thing you watch all day: According to Kids: Figure Skating by CBC Kids. Kids explain figure skating, while Kurt helps to act out their explanations.
Skate Ontario Adult Skaters! Kurt's doing an all day "A day with Kurt Browning" session in Mississauga, ON as part of Skate Ontario's Adult VIP Series. Details to come.
Kurt was interviewed on Zoomer Radio about the Olympics. Listen here.
I've modified the TV schedule above to reflect the CBC program guide's listed coverage of the figure skating events. Many of the events are delayed from the actual starts, and will not present all of the athletes. Keep in mind that Kurt will not commentate on the Dance competition (outside of the Team event) and that he only will commentate on what airs on CBC TV. If you want to watch the entire event or all of the competitors, follow this schedule for the livestream. Also keep in mind that CBC content is geo-restricted to Canada only (people outside of Canada can use a VPN to access CBC Gem online).
Kurt will be commentating the Olympics live for CBC TV (not streaming), covering all events except the dance event. He will be covering the entire team event, including dance, with Carol Lane. He co-commentates the women's event with Kaetlyn Osmond, the pairs' event with Meagan Duhamel, and will cover the men's event himself. CBC is providing continuous coverage throughout the day of all of the events. The schedule above is of the figure skating events, but the actual broadcast may not show the entire skating event since other events will be happening at the same time.
The 7 Wonders Skate Muskoka Club Show that was supposed to take place Jan. 29, has been moved to March 11, 2022 at 7:30PM, and Alissa Czisny has been added to the cast. The show is headlined by Kurt, and features performances from Alissa, Violetta Afanasieva (who also coaches at the club), the Skate Muskoka club skaters, the Port Carling Synchronized teams, and the Limberettes, the Bracebridge gymnastics club. All proceeds go to Skate Muskoka. The show is being held at the Bracebridge Memorial Center in Bracebridge, ON. Tickets are on sale now.
since 1/27/2022:
Kurt Browning and composer Jonathan Galland sat down for an in-depth look into the creation of MisDirected. Check out the interview here!
Kurt will be part of CBC's commentary team for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, alongside Brenda Irving, Carol Lane, Kaetlyn Osmond, Meagan Duhamel and Tessa Virtue. Elladj Balde will be the on site reporter.
The Stars on Ice Holiday show from Dec. 29 in Brandon, MB has been postponed due to COVID restrictions. A new date and time will be announced in the near future, and the tickets will automatically transfer to the new date. Read the press release for more information.
Tickets are on sale now for the Skate Muskoka club show, 7 Wonders, headlined by Kurt and hosted by Geoffrey Tyler, taking place Jan. 29, 2022 in Bracebridge, ON. For more information: go to the Facebook event page.
since 12/5/2021:
Kurt will be headlining Skate Muskoka's "7 Wonders" club show on Jan. 29, 2022 in Bracebridge, ON. The show also features his friend Geoffrey Tyler as host/singer, and Violetta Afanasieva, who is a coach at the club, along with children aged 5-18 enrolled in the club. It is part of Bracebridge's "Fire and Ice" Festival. Tickets go on sale soon.
since 11/19/2021:
Stars on Ice is heading to Brandon, MB on Dec. 29 for a one night holiday show featuring Kurt, Kaetlyn Osmond, Jeff Buttle, Alissa Czisny, Shawn Sawyer, Elladj Balde, "plus more!" Tickets are on sale now: Keystone Centre Tickets.
The Haliburton County Public Library is holding a "Blades & Beyond: A Virtual Conversation with Kurt Browning" event online on Dec. 1, 2021 at 1-2PM EST. The event is free, but you need to register online to be sent the Zoom link on the morning of Dec. 1. All donations benefit the library.
Kurt did an Instagram Live with KidSport Canada on Nov. 15, talking to Farhan Lalji and Stephanie Labbe about the importance of sports for kids and what sports has meant to him in his life. Check it out!.
Kurt will be "In Conversation with Ann Rohmer" on 105.9 The Region this Saturday 10/30 at 11:30AM-12PM. The station has a "listen live" link on their website where you should be able to tune in.
Kurt will be commentating for CBC TV's coverage of Skate Canada this weekend. Here's the broadcast schedule (make sure to click on "CBC Television" and I strongly recommend checking local listings, because the times may not match up). The CBC coverage continues through the next two weekends.
since 10/21/2021:
I've finally gotten my photos from the IDI New Works Performance in Dover, NH up! The album also includes photos from the filming of "Revival" at the Skating Club of Boston. Unfortunately, I'm having technical difficulties with adding new content to my site's searchable photo system, so these are on separate pages from the rest of Photo Evidence for the time being. If you just want to look at the highlights, here's a highlights album on the Kurt Browning Facebook Page. Don't forget to tune into the free SKATE ON Virtual Gala on the Ice Dance International website on Oct. 28 at 8:30PM EST! You'll get to see the three larger repertory pieces in this album ("Revival" by Douglas Webster, "Experience" by Cindy Stuart, and "MisDirected: A Skating Farce!" by Kurt Browning).
since 10/20/2021:
The previously announced Flying on Ice seminar in Mexico has been postponed. More details to come.
since 10/12/2021
Kurt will be skating in a 5-city US Holiday Stars on Ice tour in December. The tour starts in Frisco, TX on Dec. 12, and ends in Duluth, MN on Dec. 19. See above or the Stars on Ice Tour News Page for more information. The cast is Kurt Browning, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Ilia Kulik, Ashley Wagner, Mirai Nagasu, Jeremy Abbott, Alissa Czisny, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, and Ryan Bradley. Tickets to the Moline show are already on sale, and go on sale Oct. 15 for most of the rest of the cities.
since 10/9/2021:
Kurt will be performing in a special holiday performance of Stars on Ice on Dec. 18, 2021 at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline, IL. Tickets go on sale Monday Oct. 11 at 10AM. The cast is Kurt Browning, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Ilia Kulik, Ashley Wagner, Mirai Nagasu, Jeremy Abbott, Alissa Czisny, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, and Ryan Bradley. More holidays shows to be announced.
Kurt performed a solo to "Ahead By a Century" by the Tragically Hip, and skated as part of the IDI company in "Revival," "Experience," and "MisDirected" at the New Works performances in Stowe, VT on 9/17 and Dover, NH on 9/24. The three repertory pieces (but not his solo) were filmed at the Skating Club of Boston and will be streamed in IDI's free Virtual Gala on Oct. 28, 2021 at 8:30PM ET on the IDI website. The link should be up for 24 hours.
The fall 2021 Canadian Stars on Ice tour has been postponed until May 2022. The new tour dates have been posted, and all tickets purchased from official ticket agencies for the 2021 tour will be automatically transferred, with the same seat assignments, to the new show dates. Contact the original ticket vendor for refund information. For more information, including the new dates in May, go here: Stars on Ice Tour Moves 2021 Fall Dates to Spring 2022.
since 8/24/2021:
Kurt took part in an ISU CoE Webinar alongside Alissa Czisny and Yuka Sato, discussing "How to Practice Alone." Here's the video on YouTube.
Kurt is now listed as a company member of Ice Dance International for Fall 2021. He will be part of the company in residence in Stowe, VT Sep. 13-18, creating a new piece called "MisDirected" for the company and performing on Sep. 17. He is also likely part of the company's filming of the new pieces at the Skating Club of Boston, to premier during the free IDI virtual gala presentation on Oct. 28 at 8:30PM EST, and should also perform at the Dover Arena in Dover, NH on Sep. 24. For more information and tickets: Upcoming Performances and Classes.
Kurt will be a coach at the 2021 Adult Skate Camp RiverWalk Resort in Lincoln, NH from Nov. 3-Nov. 7. Adult skaters can register for on and off ice sessions with coaches including Kurt for $900. Proof of vaccination is required at registration.
Kurt Browning recently took part in the Ice2Impulse international figure skating camp as a special guest coach. Patianage Magazine has some photo coverage on their Facebook Page: Aug. 4, Aug. 3 Pt. 2, and Aug. 3 Pt. 1. Also, there are a couple short videos on the ice2impulse Instagram.
23 years after the former Kurt Klub website created the Memory Lane to look back at Kurt's career in detail, I've finally updated it to include the entirety of Kurt's amateur career. Hopefully it doesn't take another couple of decades to add his professional career (if I get around to it)! If you've never seen it, or haven't looked at it in a long time, it's well worth taking a walk down Memory Lane for the wealth of information it contains about Kurt's amateur days! Thanks to JennaAnn, who helped me compile the information for 1991-1994 probably over a decade ago, and apologies for not getting it up until now!
since 6/2/2021:
Kurt appeared on The Morning Show this morning to chat about the upcoming Stars on Ice tour, how he thinks a fan-free Olympics will be, and tells a particularly bloody scar story: Toronto skater Kurt Browning on a fan free Tokyo Olympics.
since 5/14/2021:
US Weekly has an article talking about the upcoming Stars on Ice tour, and mentions that US tour dates will be announced soon after the Canadian tour goes on sale. Kurt may not be in the US portion, but it's something to keep an eye out for. 'Stars on Ice' Tour to Return in Fall 2021: See Who's Joining.
since 5/12/2021:
Stars on Ice Canada has announced their fall tour, which will run from Oct. 8 through Oct. 27 in 12 cities across Canada. Currently, the skating cast includes Kurt, Elvis Stojko, Jeffrey Buttle, Kaetlyn Osmond, Alissa Czisny, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, and Meagan Duhamel & Dylan Moscovitch, with more to be announced. Tickets go on sale via Internet presale (password: PRE2021) on May 17 (10AM local time), and on sale to the general public on May 20. Visit the SOI site above or the tour news page for more information.
since 4/26/2021:
Kurt appeared on Because News' 250th episode last week. Listen here and watch a bonus video of Kurt's take on the new Canadian Olympic team outfits, including a tour of his own Olympic outfits.
Check out Kurt's latest #AsktheCast video for Stars on Ice, answering the question, "What was your favorite memory from the US Stars on Ice tour?".
since 3/17/2021:
CBC will be covering the 2021 World Championships on both CBC Sports Streaming and broadcast TV. Kurt will be commentating the competition with Carol Lane for TV on Mar. 27, 28, and April 3. Here's the schedule on the CBC website. Click between the tabs to see the streaming and TV schedules.
since 2/18/2021:
Kurt will be teaching an online workshop on isometric exercise on March 6 from 4-5:30PM. Check out the
Facebook post for more details and register here (early bird registration: $40, ends 2/27).
since 2/9/2021:
Kurt will appear on Gouche Live at 4PM EST on Thursday (Feb. 11) talking about his career, how figure skating is affected by COVID, and his role with Isophit. Kurt Browning will join Gouche Live.
Kurt did a 50 minute audio interview with JG Sports Media yesterday. He took some questions from local figure skaters along with chatting about the past year, music and choreography, some of his most memorable routines, Stars on Ice, Olympics, and more. AUDIO: Interview with Kurt Browning.
Kurt did a wonderful long (80 minutes!) interview with Cafecito con Masha today that's well worth checking out. He tells some great stories about filming "Singing in the Rain" that I had never heard before. He's also asked who his favorite skater is, and his answers are lovely. There's much more to the interview, but those were some of the highlights. He also name-checks this website, though is a little inaccurate in his info as I've been posting daily Kurt content during COVID on the Kurt Browning Facebook Page and on my KurtFiles Twitter but not here. If you are interested in those videos, make sure to check out one of those social media pages!
Kurt will be co-hosting a live online streaming event for Stars on Ice on Saturday, 12/5/2020 at 8-9PM ET. He and Charlie White will be chatting with Stars on Ice skaters Patrick Chan, Elvis Stojko, Kaetlyn Osmond, Nam Nguyen, Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford, Kaitlyn Weaver & Andrew Poje, Nathan Chen, and Meryl Davis. Register at www.onlocationlive.com/StarsOnIce with code SOI2021 and submit a question! The livestream will be available to watch for 5 days afterwards.
since 11/27/2020:
Kurt took to the ice again in the Battle of the Blades finale. Watch the video here. The entire episode can be streamed by Canadians on CBC Gem. People outside of Canada can try to view it with a VPN.
Kurt's second blog post as Skate Ontario's November Skater in Residence has been posted. Read Kurt Browning Blog #2 for some more memories spanning Kurt's long career, written in his own humorous way.
Kurt took to the ice in last night's Battle of the Blades (episode 4), offering up a reflective tribute to Canadians and their relationship with the ice. Watch the video here. The entire episode can be streamed by Canadians on CBC Gem. People outside of Canada can try to view it with a VPN.
since 11/10/2020:
Kurt is Skate Ontario's November Skater in Residence, and has written a fantastic blog post about the memories and self-reflection triggered by the photo organization project he's undergone during the pandemic that is well worth the read. Check it out!
For those looking to donate offline or in other ways to the Royal Legion of Canada Poppy Campaign, visit this page for more options.
since 11/9/2020:
Kurt was interviewed on BT Toronto this morning, talking about the digital poppy campaign to honor and support veterans, and sharing his personal connection learning about and honoring his uncle: The Poppy campaign goes virtual this year. Watch this and go to mypoppy.ca to create and dedicate your digital poppy to share with family and friends, and donate to help Canadian veterans and their families.
Kurt Browning has been commissioned by Ice Dance International to create a new piece for their July 2021 Spruce Peak performing arts residency in Stowe, VT. He will be choreographing some sort of group number, hopefully involving humor and acting, for the IDI repertoire. He talks about it in IDI's virtual benefit around the 42 minute mark. That benefit video will only be up until 7:59PM EST on 10/29.
This season, Kurt isn't a host, and isn't a judge in CBC's Battle of the Blades. He's the "Elite Battle Expert," and he appeared on camera a couple times during the season premiere to introduce the judges and to talk about the rivalries. Here's a short clip of one of those appearances. The whole episode is available to stream (if you're in Canada) on CBC Gem.
since 9/25/20:
Kurt Browning and Sandra Bezic sat down for a hilarious, historic hour+ long chat recently to relive their 30+ years of creating some of figure skating's most iconic programs, and share some untold stories from behind the scenes. It's an amazing walk down memory lane. Check it out!.
since 9/10/20:
Battle of the Blades is back this fall, with a 2-hour premiere on Oct. 15 at 8PM (7AT/7:30NT). It then airs every Thursday, 8-9PM (9AT/9:30NT) until Nov. 26. There will be no live audience, but interested fans can apply to be part of the "virtual audience" that will appear on screens around the arena during the show. Read this for more information.
since 7/11/20:
Congratulations to Kurt, who won the ISU Awards inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award! The award "honors a Figure Skating legend having achieved great success and popularity and is considered a role model in the Figure Skating world." Check out the announcement and him receiving the award!.
since 6/17/20:
Kurt will be doing an online Q&A with fans via Facebook Live on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 2PM EDT. Bring your questions or post them in advance.
since 5/31/20:
Kurt Browning did a great hour long interview with Mery Acevedo of Flying on Ice on Instagram today. Here's the video.
Kurt Browning, Yuka Sato, Jeremy Abbott, and Alissa Czisny will be teaching an online fitness, jumps, and balance class as part of the ISU Keep Training series on Thursday, May 7 from 5-6PM CET (11AM EDT/8AM PDT). Here's the link that will go live at that time on Thursday (and should stay up after the livestream concludes): ISU Keep Training: Fitness, Jumps, and Balance.
since 4/25/20:
Open Ice Live took place today, a 4.5 hour long livestream with an incredible cavalcade of skating world stars that has raised over $37,000 (as of this update) for the U.N. Foundation COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Kurt showed up twice, once as himself at 1:49:17, and once as Raggy at 3:53:23 (timestamps from the On Ice Perspectives Livestream Video). The latter was hilarious, and can also be seen on the CBC Olympics website as well. You can still donate at tiltify and add to that total!
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