Kurt Browning

4 time World Champion, first person to land a quad!

Kurt Browning has been skating his whole life and along the way has collected 4 Canadian Titles, 4 World Titles and 3 Olympic T-Shirts. For the past 3 years Kurt has been Choreographer for Stars on Ice along with this wife Alissa Czisny. He has accumulated many awards, too many to list, and a long, some say too long, professional career, his latest challenge and passion has been working with adult skaters!

When asked why he was heard to say, “I love their zeal, I love seeing them improve and they are more fun than taxes”.  He is looking forward to another adventure with Heidi and his skating friends. 

Alissa Czisny

Two time US Champion, Grand Prix Final Champion

Born and raised in Bowling Green, Ohio, Alissa has been skating since she was eighteen months old and cannot remember a time when she didn’t love skating. Her passion for the sport culminated in two US National Championship titles and a win at the Grand Prix Final champion—she is one of only four American women to ever win the event. Alissa is also a two-time US National Collegiate Figure Skating Champion. She attended Bowling Green State University full time and graduated summa cum laude while also competing and training at the top levels of the sport. Alissa is also a two-time US Professional Open champion and still participates in many skating shows and tours!

When she is not performing, Alissa spends much of her time sharing her knowledge of and passion for figure skating with the current and next generations of skaters. She coaches all levels of skaters, specializing in spins, and participates in seminars around the world, passing along her expertise and experience in figure skating to others. She is also the current associate choreographer for Stars on Ice, and has choreographed the past three years’ tours with her husband, Kurt Browning. 

John Mucko

Master Rated Choreographer

John Mucko has been involved in performance skating for over 40 years. He has had extensive Ice show experience traveling the world with Ice Follies International and Holiday on Ice, Europe. With the 40 years plus experience, John continues to bring a creative and joyful interactive approach for learning additional tools to enhance performance.

He is a USFS Master Rated Choreographer, Master Rated Theater on ice, Master Rated Skating Skills and a Registered Free Skate coach. He also holds a Master Choreography Techniques with American Ice Theater. John has had the pleasure of working as Creative Assistant for the Ice Rink at RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain. He has also worked closely with Elin in JoySkates workshops and shows where the focus is always on the joy of skating. He was the co-founder of American Ice Theater/ Boston and developed and is now director of the AIT Grassroots Contemporary Skating Series. This program has been successful in teaching and developing contemporary movement to younger figure skaters.

John has developed a unique and comprehensive style for coaching adults and presents creative ideas to perform, present and project with intention. He continues to create and develop new ideas for exploration and discovery for an emotional and powerful performance.

Margarita Dufresne

Owner Live A Little Fitness, off ice coach

Margarita Dufresne is a dynamic force in fitness, with over 25 years of experience leading group fitness classes, private one on ones, as well as leading corporate group outings. Her wellness journey is enriched by her fine art studies at Plymouth State College, blending art and fitness in her holistic approach.

As a certified 200-hour yoga teacher, Margarita offers deep expertise and creates serene, inclusive spaces for students of all levels. Her passion extends to her role as the visionary owner of Live a Little Fitness, a beloved boutique in the White Mountains for 12 years, offering diverse classes.

Margarita's commitment to growth and community well-being is evident in every class, whether it's high-energy spin classes, calming yoga, pilates or sound healing. Her dedication inspires clients to embrace movement and joy.