Ricky Harris | Class of 2015 | Coach

Ricky Harris | Class of 2015 | Coach

For more than 40 years, choreographer Ricky Harris integrated the concepts of dance into the sport of figure skating, introducing an innovative style of choreography in 1972.

Harris published three figure skating books and produced the sport's first instructional video, earning her the moniker “the mother of choreography education in figure skating.” She was instrumental in establishing the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) rating in choreography and was one of the first choreographers to become a master-rated coach.

Harris worked with U.S. champions Scott Hamilton, Michelle Kwan, Brian Boitano, Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, and Evan Lysacek. A former professional skater, Harris earned a master’s degree in dance and a Ph.D. in choreography.