Maia Shibutani & Alex Shibutani

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U.S. ice dancers Maia Shibutani & Alex Shibutani are a brother-and-sister team. Maia was born on July 20, 1994, in New York City, New York, while Alex was born on April 25, 1991, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maia and Alex Shibutani pronounce their names (video by sabinfire):

They are two-time Olympic bronze medalists (2018), a three-time World medalists (silver in 2016, bronze in 2011 and 2017), the 2016 Four Continents champions, and two-time U.S. national champions (2016, 2017).

At the junior level, they are 2009 World Junior silver and 2009–10 JGP Final bronze medalists.

Biographical Information​

Their ISU bio

ISU bio Wayback machine archive

Federation bio

Their Icenetwork bio Wayback machine archive

Maia's wikipedia

Alex's wikipedia

Tracings.net

Social Media​

Maia and Alex are the king and queen of skating social media!!

Maia's Twitter

Alex's Twitter

Maia's Instagram

Alex's Instagram

Facebook

Youtube channel

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ISU Personal Bests

Type​	Score​	Date​	Event​
Personal Best Total Score	185.68​	22.11.2025​	ISU GP Finlandia Trophy 2025
Personal Best Score Rhythm Dance	71.99​	22.11.2025​	ISU GP Finlandia Trophy 2025
Personal Best Score Free Dance	113.69​	22.11.2025​	ISU GP Finlandia Trophy 2025

Programs & Videos

2025-26
RD (second part of season) "C.R.E.A.M." by Wu-Tang Clan; "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool; "B-BOY" by Rhymester; "Starting Race" by Kenta Nagata; "Award Tour" by A Tribe Called Quest; "Get Ready For This" by 2 Unlimited; "Stomp To My Beat" by JS16; "The Rhythm of the Night" by Corona
RD (first part of season): "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai; choreo by Massimo Scali, Marina Zueva, Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani
FD: "Fix You" by Coldplay; choreo by Massimo Scali, Marina Zueva, Maia and Alex Shibutani

2026 US Championships Practice Cam Day 1
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LAAYOnDKyb4&pp=ygUSU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMjYgZmQg
2026 US Championships Practice Cam Day 4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zUNlygLbpIA&pp=ygUSU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMjYgZmQg


2017-18
SD: Mambo: "Mambo No. 5" by Pérez Prado, Cha Cha: "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" by Louiguy performed by Pérez Prado, Samba: "Mambo Jambo/Mambo No. 8" by Pérez Prado
FD: "Paradise" by Coldplay; choreo by M Zueva, M. Scali, R. Roca, S. Lambiel

2018 Olympics Team SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rgarQsObFwI&pp=ygUJU2hpYnV0YW5p
2018 Olympics FD
https://youtu.be/wEVAlMTeyWc?si=rIMEqv1h-G-7aGwa

2018 US Nationals FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cb7GvCVnWB8&pp=ygUOU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTg=

2017 Grand Prix Final SD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7i3s92NfSs
2017 Grand Prix Final FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T5SgzfJlPUc&pp=ygUSU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTcgZ3Bm

2017 Skate America SD (All seasons bests set here)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sctkpOlti0Q
2017 Skate America FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d2nd2_9w0I

2017 Rostelecom Cup SD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sdhh4XPoWE
2017 Rostelecom Cup FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPibMgNZn88

2016-17
SD: Blues: "That's Life" by Dean Kay, Kelly Gordon, performed by Frank Sinatra, Hip Hop: "That's Life (remix)" performed by Frank Sinatra, Jay Z; arranged by Ryan "Ryanimay" Conferido; choreo by H. Konishi, P. Tchernyshev, M. Zueva, M. Scali
FD: "Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in Mirror)" by Anne Akiko Meyers, Akira Eguchi; "Truman Sleeps"
(from The Truman Show) by Philip Glass; "The Departure" (from The Leftovers) by Max Richter; rearranged by Alex Shibutani,
performed by members of The San Francisco Symphony; choreo by Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani, Marina Zueva, Oleg Epstein, Massimo Scali and others

2017 World Championships SD
2017 World Championships FD

2017 Four Continents SD (Seasons best FD and overall) (geoblocked in US)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fecIZjAWmow
2017 Four Continents FD (geoblocked in US)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEacoA6jz8w

2017 US Nationals SD
2017 US Nationals FD

2016 Grand Prix Final SD (Seasons Best SD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H6sP3kSb8Q
2016 Grand Prix Final FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKqDbbb__Hk

2016 Cup of China SD (BESP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaWD5UidL0s
2016 Cup of China FD (BESP) (geoblocked in US)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ZAxkzbV00

2015-16
SD: Waltz, march, waltz from Coppelia by Léo Delibes
FD: "Fix You" by Coldplay; choreo by choreo by : P. Tchernyshev, M. Zueva, M. Scali, A. Wong

They finally returned to the world podium with a silver medal.
2016 World SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U9UtetxiZpg&pp=ygUeU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTYgc2QgdXMgbmF0aW9uYWxz
2016 World FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36xEqJ8lXJ8&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTYgZmTSBwkJBAsBhyohjO8=
Medal Ceremony

2016 Four Continents FD (HD by sabinfire)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhb323seOkM
Medal Ceremony

They finally win US Nationals!
2016 US Nationals FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3zsWUU6AzR4&list=PL4092386B4241D5DD&index=42&pp=iAQB
Winners' Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h3BFmKOD1s
FD Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duTfCZPOjHg

2015 Grand Prix Final SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EVP7mSACSKg&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgc2TSBwkJBAsBhyohjO8=
2015 Grand Prix Final FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36nRIGcQD7I&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgc2Q=

Their first Grand Prix win since 2011!!
2015 NHK FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lkl6MVxj2hc&pp=ygUSU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMjUgbmhr

2015 Skate Canada SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sTAdFuvZHYo&pp=ygUYU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgY2FuYWRhIHNk
2015 Skate Canada FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N0fEaIZuYv0&pp=ygUVU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgY2FuYWRh

2015 Nepela Trophy SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka96boMOi-w&list=PL4092386B4241D5DD&index=24&pp=iAQB
2015 Nepela Trophy FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHaPQin4vwY>

2014-15
SD: Flamenco: "Asturias Variations"by Isaac Albéniz
Paso Doble: "The Last Corrida"
FD: "Rosen aus dem Süden" and "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss; choreo by Marina Zueva, Massimo Scali, Corky Ballas

Their season's best FD score of 102.72, and their season's best total score of 172.03 were earned here.
2015 Worlds SD https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SakMp1LrcZk&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgc2Q=
2015 Worlds FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SakMp1LrcZk&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgc2Q=

2015 Four Continents SD. Their season's best SD score of 69.65 occurred here
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1O5wvXdhDGA&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgc2Q=
2015 Four Continents FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d1bAJyCgG1w&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgc2Q=

2015 US Championships SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTgarBdClos
2015 US Nationals FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRMHDCEB3sY&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTUgZmTSBwkJBAsBhyohjO8=
2015 US Nationals EX
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FReX83934kg&list=PL4092386B4241D5DD&index=41&pp=iAQB

2014 GPF SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9YTzTmrW8&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTQgZmQ=
2014 GPF FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1rC8XbTw368&list=PL4092386B4241D5DD&index=20&pp=iAQB

2014 Cup of China SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lIVCaf2rs3c&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTQgZmQ=
2014 Cup of China FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j7vQaLVBoBg&pp=ygUXU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTQgZmQgY2hpbmE=

2014 Skate America SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt7d0Pf45Rs
2014 Skate America FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb6M4i1Ip48&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTQgZmQ=

2014 Ice Challenge of Graz SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex8jjmirAbQ
2014 Ice Challenge of Graz FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1bWJc8bKE

2014 Nepela Trophy SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB-PGp8H4Jo
2014 Nepela Trophy FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf-P7y0fJEs

2013-14
SD: Michael Bublé medley
Foxtrot: "The Best is Yet to Come;" Quickstep; Foxtrot: "For Once In My Life"
FD: (second part of season): "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' "by Michael Jackson; "Ben" by Walter Scharf; "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
FD: (first half of season) "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin';" "Man in the Mirror;" "Thriller" by Michael Jackson; choreo by M. Zueva, C. Ballas, T. Payne, S. Walker

2014 Olympics SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7mfzIlXuNA&pp=ygUJU2hpYnV0YW5p0gcJCQQLAYcqIYzv

2014 Worlds SD (Their season's best total score of 158.57 occurred here)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTAKzItnG7Q&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTQgZmQ=
2014 Worlds FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A90paL83HQg&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTQgZmQ=

2013 NHK SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vAmSzEnhIf4&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTMgc2Q=
2013 NHK FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Z6qcti69w&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTMgZmQ=

2013 Skate America SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=06mc7qKR6dc&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTMgc2TSBwkJBAsBhyohjO8=
2013 Skate America FS
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgh8JbR-zWY&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTMgZmQ=

2012-13
SD: Polka: "Sikureadas" by Incantations; Waltz: "Dolencias" by Incantations; March: "Ojos Azul" by Incantations
FD: The Memoirs of a Geisha soundtrack by John Williams; choreo by Marina Zueva, Maurizio Margaglio, Oleg Epstein

2013 Worlds SD Their best 2012-13 score 66.14
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=02O9fDf2tGI&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTMgc2Q=
2013 Worlds FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouImYZxmpbk

2013 Four Continents SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fg0CE3LeBbw&pp=ygURU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMTMgc2Q=
2013 Four Continents FD. Their best 2012-13 FD score of 96.71 points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHYaeHNMBA8

2013 US Nationals FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhRqPAUQjsE

2012 Rostelecom Cup SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOPMSgdyh3s
2012 Rostelecom Cup FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lci9qn6tJs

2012 NHK SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSEk8dPxSG8
2012 NHK FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlz06t3Opw4

2011-12
SD: "Batucada" by DJ Dero, "The Girl From Ipanema" by Olivia, and "Samba de Janeiro" by Bellini (second part of season)
SD: Samba: "Batuca" by DJ Dero; Samba: "Skip to the Bip" by Club des Belugas; Samba: "Jazz Machine by Black Machine" (first half of season)
FD: Selections from the Sun Valley Serenade soundtrack
by Glenn Miller Orchestra: "In the Mood;" "Moonlight Serenade;" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo"

2012 Worlds SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oflemb7IHd4&list=PL4092386B4241D5DD&index=44&pp=iAQB
2012 Worlds FD

2012 US Nationals SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfv_ACXZ3JA
2012 US Nationals FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfv_ACXZ3JA

Their season best total score occurred here, 160.55
2011 GPF SD
2011 GPF FD


2011 Cup of China SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTk4L2EYNY
2011 Cup of China FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xS8WvemwnU

2011 NHK SD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbzUIrrI-uE&pp=ygUOU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMjU=
2011 NHK FD
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oUQdgk700CM&pp=ygUSU2hpYnV0YW5pIDIwMjUgbmhr0gcJCQQLAYcqIYzv


2011 Finlandia SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dw_7rB0gzs
2011 Finlandia FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic50rkx8pb8

2010-11
SD "The Carousel Waltz" by Richard Rodgers
FD: "Smile," (from Modern Times) by Charlie Chaplin, performed by Nat King Cole and Irving Berlin's "Let's Face the Music and Dance," performed by Nat King Cole; choreo by Igor Shpilband, Marina Zueva

In their bronze medal performances here, they achieved their season's best scores, a total of 163.79 points
2011 Worlds SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFh0Excv6QU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdZlWH1U9ME
2011 Worlds FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttaLs7UylIk
2011 Medal Ceremony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrABXObKps

2011 Four Continents FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DO12zKTk0

2011 US Nationals SD
2011 US Nationals FD


2010 NHK SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFHRuhhK9TA
2010 NHK FD


2010 Skate America SD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWZaQGP42cY
2010 Skate America FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKanG-LdhtQ

2009-10
OD: "Itsuka Mata" (Japanese Folk) by Tetsuro Naito, "Ao-ki Kaze" (Japanese Folk) by Ryutaro Kaneko and "Itsuka Mata" (Japanese Folk) by Tetsuro Naito
FD: "Tango Rhapsody" by Luis Enriques Bacalov; "La Vie en Rose" by Louiguy; choreo by Igor Shpilband, Marina Zueva

At 2009 JGP Lake Placid, they earned their season' s best total score, 175.95. No videos currently available.

2009 JGPF OD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5AWRje16MA
2009 JGPF FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stnsbGSvEuw

2008-09
OD: "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" by Paul Englishby
FD: Selections from the film Cinema Paradiso composed by Ennio Morricone

2009 Junior Worlds FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1ONEuW7RxE

2008 JGP France FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMoZl6Ft0Ko

2008 JGP Madrid OD. Their season best total scoe, 163.56, was earned at this event.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCFMJwJb8i4
2008 JGP Madrid CD Starlight Waltz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U7KLsqsHuA

2008 LPIDC Junior FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDzfUAp4T6k

2007-08
OD: Sakura variations and taiko drums: "Heartbeat"
FD: Piano selections from French cinema scores by Jean-Marie Senia

They were fourth at US Nationals in their junior debut season
2008 US Nationals Junior CD Viennese Waltz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kG2vgh2W7A
2008 US Nationals Junior OD ....with Maia with a fan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKdH5q7tKQ
2008 US Nationals Junior FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzIR0VgcWnk

2007 Sectionals Junior CD Cha Cha Congelado
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjipwFkfIt0

2006-07
Novice FD: Memoirs of a Geisha by John Williams

They win US Nationals in Novice!
2007 US Nationals European Waltz CD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_27DDIwmDk
2007 US Nationals Novice Paso Doble CD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOwvhu68_SU
2007 US Nationals Novice FD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McxhneBBB44

Baby Pictures!!!

A montage of video clips from Alex and Maia's programs between 2005-2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiC5Dbz4wVc

2005 US Junior Championships Intermediates
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PAlQSaclu4

Competitive History

Event	Rank/Score
Season 2025-26
2026 - US Nationals	9 (173.17)
2025 - Finlandia Trophy	5 (185.68)
2025 - NHK Trophy	6 (180.50)
Hiatus 2018-2025
Season 2017-18
2018 - Winter Olympics	3 (192.59)
2018 - Winter Olympics Team	3 TEAM SD 2/FD 2
2018 - US Nationals	2 (196.93)
2017 - Grand Prix Final	3 (188.00)
2017 - Skate America	1 (194.25)
2017 - Rostelecom Cup	1 (189.24)
Season 2016-17
2017 - World Championships	2 (185.28)
2017 - Four Continents	2 (191.85)
2017 - US Nationals	1 (200.05)
2016 - Grand Prix Final	3 (189.60)
2016 - Cup of China	1 (185.13)
2016 - Skate America	1 (185.75)
Season 2015-16
2016 - World Championships	2 (188.43)
2016 - Four Continents Championships	1 (181.62)
2016 - U.S. Championships	1 (190.14)
2015 - Grand Prix Final	4 (174.92)
2015 - NHK Trophy	1 (174.43)
2015 - Skate Canada	2 (168.36)
2015 - Ondrej Nepela Trophy	3 (154.34)
Season 2014-15
2015 - World Championships	5 (172.03)
2015 - Four Continents Championships	3 (170.79)
2015 - U.S. Championships	2 (181.31)
2014 - Grand Prix Final	4 (158.94)
2014 - Ice Challenge	1 (166.34)
2014 - Cup of China	2 (157.36)
2014 - Skate America	2 (160.33)
2014 - Ondrej Nepela Trophy	1 (162.98)
Season 2013-14
2014 - World Championships	6 (158.37)
2014 - Olympic Winter Games	9 (155.17)
2014 - U.S. Championships	3 (170.44)
2013 - NHK Trophy	3 (157.58)
2013 - Skate America	3 (154.47)
Season 2012-13
2013 - World Championships	8 (157.71)
2013 - Four Continents Championships	4 (159.97)
2013 - U.S. Championships	3 (174.21)
2012 - NHK Trophy	3 (154.56)
2012 - Rostelecom Cup	4 (140.91)
Season 2011-12
2012 - World Championships	8 (144.72)
2012 - Four Continents Championships	4 (163.26)
2012 - U.S. Championships	2 (178.84)
2011 - Grand Prix Final	5 (160.55)
2011 - NHK Trophy	1 (151.85)
2011 - Cup of China	2 (148.40)
2011 - Finlandia Trophy	2 (151.08)
Season 2010-11
2011 - World Championships	3 (163.79)
2011 - Four Continents Championships	2 (155.38)
2011 - U.S. Championships	2 (173.18)
2010 - Skate America	3 (144.81)
2010 - NHK Trophy	3 (136.93)
2010 - Nebelhorn Trophy	5 (133.00)
Season 2009-10
2010 - World Junior Championships	4 (168.35)
2010 - U.S. Championships, Junior	1 (180.69)
2009 - Junior Grand Prix Final	3 (138.75)
2009 - Junior Grand Prix (Croatia)	1 (171.99)
2009 - Junior Grand Prix (United States)	1 (175.95)
Season 2008-09
2009 - World Junior Championships	2 (162.15)
2009 - U.S. Championships, Junior	2 (161.03)
2008 - Junior Grand Prix Final	4 (120.60)
2008 - Junior Grand Prix (Spain)	2 (163.56)
2008 - Junior Grand Prix (France)	1 (157.84)
Season 2007-08
2008 - U.S. Championships, Junior	4 (157.80)
2008 - Midwestern Sectional, Junior	3 (140.61)
Season 2006-07
2007 - U.S. Championships, Novice	1 (108.42)
2007 - Midwestern Sectional, Novice	1 (105.58)
2006 - North American Challenge Skate, Novice	2 (60.99)
Season 2005-06 End of 6.0
2006 - U.S. Junior Championships, Intermediate	1 (5.0)
2006 - Southwestern Regional, Intermediate	1 (5.0)
Season 2004-05
2005 - U.S. Junior Championships, Juvenile	2 (12.0)
2005 - North Atlantic Regional, Juvenile	1 (5.0)

Exhibitions

2016 Cup of China Gala - "Do You Remember" by Jarryd James
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgMvsHBlUps

2016 Four Continents Gala - "Clair de Lune" by Debussy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlFEh4QDSjA

2016 US Nationals Gala - "Clair de Lune" by Debussy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDpMMtxO7Q8

2015 Denis Ten's show at Almaty - "Clair de lune" by Debussy . Not the best definition but it looks lovely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=976gTlaMx4U

2013 Four Continents EX. "Anything You Can Do, I Can Better." This is a favorite of mine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwQ53YHuADU

2012 NHK EX "Lost" by Michael Bublé
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ZtNzHQPB4

2011 Evening With Champions EX "The Prayer" by Charlotte Church, Josh Groban
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcjVI4JOG1w

2011 Evening With Champions Finale EX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6cAyYwCcI

2011 Cup of China EX "The Prayer" by Charlotte Church, Josh Groban
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Jwx7Z9kLg

2011 Detroit Skating Club Show "The Prayer" by Charlotte Church, Josh Groban
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ciz1X7pgnl4


2010 Skate America Gala "La Vie En Rose"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25bw5SDVsEA

2010 Nebelhorn Gala "La Vie En Rose"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoDuDpyn51U

2010 Junior Worlds Gala "La Vie En Rose"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MvVyDJ8M8A

2008 JGP France EX: Japanese Kodo Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmSHRinOr0s

Articles & Interviews

Golden Skate articles and threads

Nov. 2016 - Shibutani and Shibutani take second Grand Prix gold of the season at CoC

Oct. 2016 - Shibutanis shine at Skate America, win gold

March 2016 - "Papadakis and Cizeron defend World title" by Ted Flett
http://www.goldenskate.com/2016/04/2016-worlds-fd/

March 2016 - "Papadakis and Cizeron lead ice dancers in Boston" by Ted Flett
http://www.goldenskate.com/2016/03/2016-worlds-sd

Feb. 2016 - USA's Shibutanis win first major international.title by Tatjana Flade
http://www.goldenskate.com/2016/02/4ccs-dance/

Jan. 2016 - Shibutanis capture US National title by Paula Slater
http://www.goldenskate.com/2016/01/shibs/

ARTICLE October 2014 Shibutanis push new boundaries
http://www.goldenskate.com/2014/10/maia-shibutani-alex-shibutani/

April 2014 Hawaye k- Baker vs Shibutani - Shibutani vs Hubbell - Donohue
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...ker-vs-Shibutani-Shibutani-vs-Hubbell-Donohue

November 2013 Maia and Alex Shibutani interview on social media
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...-and-Alex-Shibutani-interview-on-social-media

September 2013 Lysacek, Shibutani and Shibutani Withdraw from 2013 U.S. International Classic
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...-Withdraw-from-2013-U-S-International-Classic

Jan 2013 "Davis and White win fifth consecutive national title in Omaha" Maia and Alex win bronze
http://www.goldenskate.com/2013/01/davis-and-white-win-fifth-consecutive-national-title-in-omaha/

November 2011"Davis and White dominate at 2012 NHK Trophy" Maia and Alex win bronze
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/11/davis-and-white-dominate-at-nhk-trophy/

September 2012 Shibutani blooper video
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?37953-Shibutani-blooper-video

Jan 2012 "Davis and White take fourth consecutive title at U.S. Nationals" Maia and Alex win silver
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/01/davis-and-white-take-fourth-consecutive-title-at-u-s-nationals/

Jan 2012 "Davis and White lead in ice dance at U.S. Nationals"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2012/01/davis-and-white-lead-ice-dance-at-u-s-nationals/

Nov 2011 "Shibutani and Shibutani capture ice dance gold at NHK Trophy"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/11/nhk-free-dance/

Nov 2011 "Ilinykh and Katsalapov grab lead in short dance at NHK Trophy" Maia and Alex third in SD
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/11/ilinykh-and-katsalapov-grab-lead-in-short-dance-at-nhk-trophy/

Nov 2011 "Bobrova and Soloviev golden at Cup of China" Maia and Alex earn silver
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/11/bobrova-and-soloviev-golden-at-cup-of-china/

October 2011 Thread on the Shibutani article on ESPN
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?35118-The-Shibutani-article-on-ESPN

April 2011 "Davis and White Capture World Title" Maia and Alex nab bronze
http://www.goldenskate.com/2011/04/davis-and-white-capture-world-title/

March 2011 "Will the Shibutani's Get A Top 6 Finish in World Debut"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...Shibutani-s-Get-A-Top-6-Finish-in-World-Debut

February 2011 "Who Fell in love with the Shibutani's" (fan thread)
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...ell-in-love-with-the-Shibutani-s-(fan-thread)

May 2010 Alex Shibutani
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?32255-Alex-Shibutani

June 2010 "Shibutanis make move to the big leagues"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/06/shibutanis-make-move-to-the-big-leagues/

Jan. 2010 "Shibutanis win in Spokane – Again"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/01/shibutanis-win-in-spokane-again/

Jan 2010 "Shibutanis increase lead in strong field of dancers"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/01/shibutanis-increase-lead-in-strong-field-of-dancers/

Jan 2010 "Shibutanis tango to the lead"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/01/shibutanis-tango-to-the-lead/

Nov 2009 "2009-10 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final of Figure Skating Preview"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2009/11/2009-10-isu-junior-grand-prix-final-of-figure-skating/

November 2008 "Maia & Alex Shibutani Article"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?26003-Maia-amp-Alex-Shibutani-Article

Jan 2007. "2007 US Figure Skating Championships: Ice Dance Highlights"
http://www.goldenskate.com/2007/01/...e-skating-championships-ice-dance-highlights/


Other Articles and Other Media

2009 Alex and Maia are interviewed at Lake Placid IDC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5PiF6ZRi6Q

2011 Skating Friends Support Japan After the Earthquake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqC7Z7il9c

2011 Interview after they won the bronze medal at Worlds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhD4a5pYQ8I

2011 Worlds Press conference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlQ274hI9Po

2011 Interview After the Short Dance at Worlds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly_7GPSjpUI

2011 ESPN article Alex and Maia Shibutani Make Ice Dancing Family Business
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-comme...ia-shibutani-make-ice-dancing-family-business

2014 "Lifts elevate Chock, Bates to gold over Shibutanis-U.S. ice dance teams place one-two at Grand Prix event for first time ever"
https://web.archive.org/web/2018063...s-elevate-chock-bates-to-gold-over-shibutanis

2014 "Team USA wins three disciplines at Ice Challenge-Miller rallies to take ladies title; Razzano wins gold; Shibutanis top dance"
https://web.archive.org/web/2016012...-usa-wins-three-disciplines-at-ice-challenege

Feb. 2016 -Shibutanis ride 'Fix You' free to Four Continents title;

Feb. 2016 - Shibutanis grow into role as top U.S. dance team

Jan. 2016 -Gold at last! Shibutanis claim first U.S. dance title;

Jan. 2016- Minnesota morsels: Arutunian sounds off on jumps; Dance teams get outside help

Jan. 2016 - Chock, Bates attempt to hold off surging Shibutanis; US Nationals dance preview

March 2016 -Channel 4 interview
http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/brother-sister-ice-dancing-duo-competing-in-world-championships

Mar. 2016 - Shibutanis seek to reap rewards of long journey
https://web.archive.org/web/2018062...ibutanis-seek-to-reap-rewards-of-long-journey

Apr. 2016 - Brennan: Alex, Maia Shibutani endure long wait for world silver medals

The Flattest Edge Podcast- "The Shibutanis"

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The Shibutanis: Part 1

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Part 2. 18 Feb 2026

The Shibutanis: Part 2

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[blue dog]

I wanted to start a thread for Alex and Maia's upcoming (hopefully rebound) season. There have been many posts about how as siblings their music choices are limited but I actually feel like they could use that to venture into music we haven't seen interpreted yet. As they are a team with particularly smart genes I would love to see them create something a bit more intellectual. I would love to see them interpret something from a movement, like Simon & Garfunkel's "the Boxer" or "America". Or even something from Bob Dylan or Joan Baez. Ice dance has traditionally been all about pathos but why shouldn't ethos have a moment in the spotlight as well? Good luck to Alex and Maia this season!

Edit: I'm sure they've already picked and learned both programs but I guess the music part is more what I hope we see from them.

I know it's overdone in singles, but perhaps they can interpret "Rhapsody in Bleu" by Gershwin.

 

[DianaSelene]

I do not think Gershwin would be a smart move. It will be along the same lines as their programs from the last two seasons- redoing the same thing over and over again. Sun Valley Serenade was from the 1940s, Smile from the 30s, and Rhapsody in Blue is from the 20s. They need something new, not music from the beginning of the 20th century for three whole seasons.

 

[ice coverage]

From the Shibutanis' Facebook page today:
"We are excited to announce that we will be performing in the Saturday Night Ice Show in Lake Placid, New York on June 23rd, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Hope to see some of you there!"

 

[skateluvr]

I have no suggestions on music but I love this couple. TheirWC bronze in 2010 (or was it 2011) made be so happy because I thought how classicly they danced, and that I was watching pure skating at it's highest level. My taste apparently was in accord with Ms Bezic who said "Ice dancing-skating-doesn't get much better than this." I wish them well, and while it seems it would take a retirement to get out from under the top two Canton teams, a royal shakeup would be fun. I don't think they are limited, as there is a world of music to choose from that does not have a romantic or sexual theme. Nice thread for a gorgeous team.

 

[Mrs. P]

I wanted to start a thread for Alex and Maia's upcoming (hopefully rebound) season. There have been many posts about how as siblings their music choices are limited but I actually feel like they could use that to venture into music we haven't seen interpreted yet. As they are a team with particularly smart genes I would love to see them create something a bit more intellectual. I would love to see them interpret something from a movement, like Simon & Garfunkel's "the Boxer" or "America". Or even something from Bob Dylan or Joan Baez. Ice dance has traditionally been all about pathos but why shouldn't ethos have a moment in the spotlight as well? Good luck to Alex and Maia this season!

Edit: I'm sure they've already picked and learned both programs but I guess the music part is more what I hope we see from them.

Well, it's pretty well-documented that I'm a major Shibs fan, but it's not without merit. I find it interesting that they have disappeared from all prospects of medaling or even being the top 5 ever again because of their subpar finish at Worlds. I wouldn't count them out so easily. As I've said in past threads, I think they will bounce back because they are a hard working team. That work ethic has been instilled in them since they were kids — Johnny Weir noted during their National ex that he remembers them putting in extra rink time in NYC when they were at the juvenile and intermediate level.

All things considered, this wasn't a terrible season for them. They won their first GP, got a silver medal in their second one and got into the GPF. They won their second silver medal at National quite easily. The down times, unfortunately came at the big events — 4CC and Worlds. And knowing what we know now about S/Z, I can't help but wonder if somehow the tensions affected their training (along with Alex getting sick at 4CC?)

Anyway, I'm hoping for a better season from them and that they prove their critics wrong. I do agree that they will probably need to veer away from the jazz standards they've done in the last two seasons. I really liked their Cinema Paradiso program from the 2008-2009 season — I think something like that would be wonderful.

They are a fun-loving pair with a great sense of humor, it would be cool if they did a program that reflected that. I put something out there--how about Blues Brothers? Of course that would require Maia to cross-dress a bit, but hey wouldn't that help break the meme that everyone keeps putting on them?

 

[cornell08]

Blues Brothers would be fun if Maia cross dressed but its probably still too close to the jazz pieces they've done these couple seasons. I'm more of a folk rock fan-- there's just such a rich variety to choose from, I'm honestly surprised skaters haven't really delved into that genre.

 

[Redstone]

I wouldn't count them out so easily. As I've said in past threads, I think they will bounce back because they are a hard working team.

Though I always admire the hard work of skaters I'd like to point out that it's not all. And Sh/Sh had a lot they need to improve to get on Worlds podium again that has nothing to with how much time they spend on the ice. They need other programs - something that is not "cute little youthful dance". i.e. something less cutesy. And they need other facial expressions on the ice except "sunny smiles".
That's being said I generally doesn't find the concept of the siblings ice teams appealing and Shibs are no exception.

 

[mskater93]

So you are saying you are biased against them, Redstone?

As for the Shibs, if they can get their technical level back to where it was before Alex was sick at 4CC (their levels were low at 4C and Worlds and they made errors at Worlds probably because their training time was affected), I would never count them out.

 

[noskates]

I think the Shibs are awesome - albeit still young! I hope they stay together and keep maturing in their skating. It doesn't bother me at all to watch siblings skate together but I do agree with Redstone about the "cute little youthful dance!" I would like to see them skate to something serious and mature. Maia is a beautiful young woman and Alex is a handsome young man. Whatever their music is this year I hope it reflects beauty and maturity. I certainly haven't given up on them and look forward to seeing them compete this year.

 

[Skater Boy]

With their technical abilities they could try something like Riverdance?

 

[KKonas]

So you are saying you are biased against them, Redstone?

As for the Shibs, if they can get their technical level back to where it was before Alex was sick at 4CC (their levels were low at 4C and Worlds and they made errors at Worlds probably because their training time was affected), I would never count them out.

I spoke to their parents at 4Cs and they told me how hard the kids worked on their SD - sometimes until midnight. That extra work plus school obviously affected their performances at 4Cs since it was shortly after the US Nationals and Alex got sick. BTW Alex never mentioned that he was feeling poorly. They probably have the quietest blades in skating today, so I am sure they can stage a "comeback" this season. I agree that they need to stay away from the Gershwin tunes for awhile. I like classical for them this season. Not sure they are ready to go "out of the choreo box" yet as I think they need to reestablish their great technical skills.

 

[blue dog]

Since they're fun-loving, perhaps they could do something silly yet technical--along the lines of the Addams Family.

 

[100yen]

From the Shibutanis' Facebook page today:
"We are excited to announce that we will be performing in the Saturday Night Ice Show in Lake Placid, New York on June 23rd, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Hope to see some of you there!"

It's so exciting that this summer they are getting so many show offers! Even more experience getting out there and performing...and it's like they are really being recognized on a wider scale. I can't wait to see them at THE ICE especially in July, what a treat for them and us fans

 

[Mrs. P]

It's so exciting that this summer they are getting so many show offers! Even more experience getting out there and performing...and it's like they are really being recognized on a wider scale. I can't wait to see them at THE ICE especially in July, what a treat for them and us fans

That's an interesting point 100yen.

I think the Shibs are to Ice Dance what Rachael Flatt is to ladies. Both seem to garner a lot of haters on figure skating boards (though I would say the Shibs don't get as much grief as Rach does), but when you look outside those boards, it's clear that both have a solid fan base and respect from the industry as a whole. I think the fact they get invited to shows is indicative of this.

Though I always admire the hard work of skaters I'd like to point out that it's not all. And Sh/Sh had a lot they need to improve to get on Worlds podium again that has nothing to with how much time they spend on the ice. They need other programs - something that is not "cute little youthful dance". i.e. something less cutesy. And they need other facial expressions on the ice except "sunny smiles".
That's being said I generally doesn't find the concept of the siblings ice teams appealing and Shibs are no exception.

Of course work ethic isn't the be-all-end-all. But it will be a factor to their future success. Who says that they haven't heard this feedback regarding programs? They reworked the SD all season long because of negative feedback from judges -- as KKonas points out they worked late hours to do so. How many times have we talked on these boards about skaters who have all the talent — and great programs — to only be hampered by a lack of work ethic? I think the Shibs are in a much easier position to improve because of a solid work ethic.

 

[Redstone]

So you are saying you are biased against them, Redstone?

Not against them personally, of course. They both seem like very nice kids. And Alex has a good sense of humour too.
It's just that in the most cases the sibling teams don't show really interesting progrms and a wids range of emotions. Despite the fact that woman-man relationships aren't limited to romantic feels only such teams are so terrified of provoking "ewwws" with what they show that they express no emotions at all or stick to something very vague (the last being the point for Shibs). As blue dog said doing something like Addams Family instead of the usual positive "sunshine and puppies" programs would only benefit them.

Of course work ethic isn't the be-all-end-all. But it will be a factor to their future success. Who says that they haven't heard this feedback regarding programs? They reworked the SD all season long because of negative feedback from judges -- as KKonas points out they worked late hours to do so. How many times have we talked on these boards about skaters who have all the talent — and great programs — to only be hampered by a lack of work ethic? I think the Shibs are in a much easier position to improve because of a solid work ethic.

And how many of really hard-working teams would be forever in 4th? Or getting on the podium only if the rivals fai?
Their determination to improve their SD deserves respect but, don't take it is an offence, it hasn't done them much good judging with the WC and 4CC results (it was not a bad season per se, but somewhat underwhelming).

 

[Florentina]

Spontaneously I would love to see them skate to Iphigénie en Tauride. Totally different direction of music and a quite dramatic story of siblings.

Or the overture of Hansel and Gretel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzmY6vOqX-4

 

[Mrs. P]

And how many of really hard-working teams would be forever in 4th? Or getting on the podium only if the rivals fai?
Their determination to improve their SD deserves respect but, don't take it is an offence, it hasn't done them much good judging with the WC and 4CC results (it was not a bad season per se, but somewhat underwhelming).

As others pointed out, there have been a number of other factors that have contributed to their 4CC and WC failures, namely Alex being sick causing a disruption to their training time. The Shibs were not at full-force at either event. Quite frankly, what we have is that they peaked at GPF, while comparable teams all peaked at Worlds.

But even accounting for those failures, their senior career has decent stats:
4/5 medal rate at GP events (Average placement: 2.8)
1/2 medal rate at Worlds (Average placement: 5.5)
1/2 medal rate at 4CC (Average placement: 3)

Compare that to I/K, who has been on the senior scene for the exact same time:
2/4 medal rate at GP events (Average 3.5)
0/2 medal rate at Worlds (Average 6)
1/2 medal rate At Euros (Average 3.5)

Also in face-to-face matchup at the senior level the Shibs have beat I/K 3-1.

Yes, the team faces challenges and I will say that if they don't show range, it will be a hard road for them, but I don't see any reason why people are so sure they are headed towards failure.

I acknowledge that their bronze, was a fluke of sorts given the errors made by P/B at that Worlds. I also think that in the short-term the Shibs will likely be 5th or 6th at best with D/W, V/M, P/B and W/P still competing. But I see most of these teams gone after Sochi. So unless you consider 2-3 years forever, I think the Shibs, in the long-term, should not be counted out for a podium finish.

 

[cornell08]

Yes, the team faces challenges and I will say that if they don't show range, it will be a hard road for them, but I don't see any reason why people are so sure they are headed towards failure.

I don't know that people are sure the Shibs are headed towards failure...I think for the most part there is simply a desire to see something new.

 

[Mrs. P]

I don't know that people are sure the Shibs are headed towards failure...I think for the most part there is simply a desire to see something new.

There are naysayers who have pretty much have considered them a non-factor for future seasons because of a number of reasons — their perceived one-noteness and the sibling factor among them.

I will admit that I fall on the exact opposite end — I am a fan who is optimistic of their long-term prospects. But I have my reasons, which I have outlined in numerous posts on these boards.

Here's another thing to consider---the Shibs have competed for all of two seasons. I think there's a perception they have peaked because of the 2011 Worlds bronze, but as I said, I do feel that bronze was a bit before their time because of circumstances with their competitors.

Anyway, sorry if I've hijaked this thread---I'll make an effort to get more music suggestions.