Shae-Lynn Bourne, MSC was born on 24th January 1976. She is a Canadian ice dancer. Shae-Lynn Bourne together with her former ice dance partner Victor Kraatz, this Canadian Figure Skating Hall of Famer quickly rose to the top of the podium. The 10-time Canadian National Dance Champions became the first North American dance team to win the World Championships in 2003.
In addition to being three-time Olympians, they have accumulated a total of six medals at the World Championships. The two innovators were the first ice dancers to incorporate “hydroblading” – gliding on skates with one’s body outstretched so it’s nearly horizontal to the ice. Shae-Lynn received the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross for speaking out against unfair judging practices in figure skating, and most recently the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee Medal for her achievements and significant contribution to Canada. Currently she is balancing coaching, choreography and performing world-wide.
Bourne began skating at age seven. She first competed in pair skating with partner Andrew Bertleff. She later switched to ice dancing and teamed up with Victor Kraatz in 1991.
During their career, they were coached at various times by Tatiana Tarasova, Natalia Dubova, Uschi Keszler, Marina Klimova and Sergei Ponomarenko, and Nikolai Morozov. For the 1997-98 season, their free dance was modeled after Riverdance, with footwork instruction provided by Riverdance lead dancer Colin Dunne. Bourne and Kraatz became known for their deep edges and soft knees. They were credited with perfecting and popularizing the hydroblading technique.
Bourne has skated solo in shows and tours around the world, such as Stars On Ice, Champions on Ice in North America and Japan, Art On Ice in Switzerland, the 2009 Ice All Stars and the 2010 Festa On Ice, held in Seoul, South Korea. She has also competed on figure skating reality shows like Battle of the Blades (paired with former NHL star player Claude Lemieux, finished 2nd overall) on CBC and Thin Ice on ABC (paired with American pair skater John Zimmerman, finished 2nd overall). Shae-lynn has done skating for “Make a Wish” the first 2 seasons of Battle of the blades, and she is now an Ambassador for “World Vision”.
Bourne has spoken out against child abuse. She and Kraatz skated in numerous charity shows such as “Dreams On Ice”. Bourne was the honorary chairperson for the “Every Life Counts” campaign for Chatham-Kent.
Shae Lynn Ice Dancing World Champion (2003) in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have selected a sport which is a team sport and requires a lot of cohesiveness and absolute understanding between the dance partners to finally succeed, how do you achieve that?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
It starts with the respect of one another, and allowing yourself to surrender complete control and trust that your partner will do their part.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
I maintain my fitness through exercises on the ice, and increase the intensity 4 to 6 weeks before any performance. I do 30 minutes of non-stop skating while using dumbbells, followed by stretching. If I can’t make it to the rink I jog for 30 minutes instead. I dance off the ice any chance I get…..anywhere and everywhere.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
I keep myself informed and try to eat mindfully. Everything in moderation, and plenty of water.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hairs. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hairs to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
Thank you for the compliment. If that is actually so, I would contribute that to avoiding toxins and giving my body the proper rest. The only consistent skin product I’ve used, come to think of it my whole life, is Dove soap.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to our inspiring and budding Ice Dancers and Figure Skating girls who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to ladder of success in field of Figure Skating ?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
Once you’re sure that you know this is what you want to do, make a conscious commitment. Failure is an opportunity – How else would you know what to work on. Embrace life’s obstacles – They may be blessings in disguise. Spend every day focusing on what you do want, and by all means say Bye Bye doubt.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How did you feel before and after your memorable win of World Championships in 2003?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
Leading into our final World Championships was our most harmonious year of training, when everything just clicked. The moment they announced our names as the champions, it was as though a weight came off my shoulders, all the years of training, competing and trying to win came to an end. Now free to move on to performing.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are one of the first ice dancers to incorporate “hydroblading” – gliding on skates with one’s body outstretched so it’s nearly horizontal to the ice. Tell us more about this endeavor of your’s ?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
Uschi Kezsler was the master mind behind hydroblading and Victor and I spend endless hours bringing it to life. Uschi was a great influence on us and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it had not been for her.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are world leading Ice Dancer, Figure Skating coach, choreography and motivational speaker How you manage such a remarkable multi- dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Shae Lynn:
All aspects of my work are interrelated and feed one another. Always striving to maintain balance between those things that fulfill me and those that challenge me.
‘Women Fitness Team thanks Shae Lynn for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her, we shall also like to thank Neil Glasberg from PBI Sports whose efforts made this interview happen.
To know more about Shae Lynn visit: http://shaelynnbourne.com/
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