by Anne Calder | Photos by Daphne Backman<\/em><\/p>\n Mariia Holubtsova & Kyryl Bielobrov characterize Ukraine on the senior ice dance circuit. The partnership started virtually 10 years in the past. During their ISU Grand Prix at Skate America, the group shared ideas with IDC about their early and more moderen skating journeys.<\/p>\n \u201cI was a single skater,\u201d Bielobrov stated.<\/p>\n \u201cI, too, was a single skater, but I had more experience with ice dance,\u201d Holubtsova added. \u201cI invited Kyryl for my first try as a partner. It was the best fit.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI had this idea to try ice dance for a long time,\u201d Bielobrov stated. \u201cOur Coach, Mariia Tumanovska-Chaika, was making programs for me when I was a single skater. She was always proposing me to try ice dance. She saw some potential.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2014, Holubtsova & Bielobrov made their ISU Junior Grand Prix Series debut on the Nagoya TV Cup in Aichi, Japan.<\/p>\n Between September 2014 and March 2020, the Ukrainians competed at eleven Junior Grand Prix occasions in 9 totally different international locations and two Junior World Championships, 2014 in Hungary and 2020 in Estonia.<\/p>\n The group completed seventh on the 2016 Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. Current Montreal coaching mates Marjorie Lajoie & Zachary Lagha (CAN) additionally competed on the Games and completed fourth.<\/p>\n In October 2021, Holubtsova & Bielobrov made their senior worldwide debut inserting fourth on the Budapest Trophy in Hungary. In December, the group completed behind Oleksandra Nazarova & Maksym Nikitan on the Ukrainian Nationals. Both groups competed in January on the 2022 European Championships.<\/p>\n The reigning Ukrainian silver medalists had at all times skilled in Kyiv. However, after the Russian invasion of their homeland in February 2022, they moved first to Oberstdorf, Germany, then to Montreal. The group arrived in Canada on July 2 to coach on the International Academy of Montreal with Marie-France Dubreuil and training employees.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was the first time since the beginning of the War that we felt happy,\u201d Bielobrov famous. \u201cWe really enjoyed working with them during the practices.\u201d<\/p>\n In September Holubtsova & Bielobrov, spent two weeks in Oberstdorf, Germany prepping for the Nebelhorn Trophy, however returned to Canada to coach till departing for Skate America in October.<\/p>\n The group described their emotions of awe once they first started working with the brand new coaches and skaters.<\/p>\n \u201cThe first few weeks, we were like \u201cOut of the World\u201d \u2013 our head was not with us,\u201d Bielobrov confessed. \u201cWe went to practice and saw Guillaume [Cizeron], who is coaching now. We just could not stop our smiles.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe felt silly with big smiles,\u201d Holubtsova echoed.<\/p>\n \u201cWe noticed these we at all times noticed on TV and dreamed about after so many interviews. Then there was the second once we had been really talking with them, they usually had been educating us. You can\u2019t focus as a result of it\u2019s so superb. You are ready so lengthy, and it\u2019s taking place.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst it was very hard, like emotional, but everyone on the team was super supportive. They were friendly and you cannot help but feel part of the team. If you are there, you are part of the team and everybody will support you. Every body will find the best solution.\u201d<\/p>\n When Holubtsova and Bielobrov made their Grand Prix debut at Skate America, it was additionally their first time visiting the US.<\/p>\n \u201cOur first trip to the US was so exciting,\u201d Holubtsova stated. \u201cWe dwell in Europe and by no means have been to North America earlier than we got here to Canada. What we knew of the North American fashion was what we see within the films.<\/p>\n \u201cI am so happy to be here at Skate America. It is an amazing experience to skate here,\u201d Bielobrov stated.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Skate America, we see couples with a lot of experience and know we have much to do,\u201d Holubtsova famous.<\/p>\n \u201cActually, half of the competition here is from Montreal,\u201d Bielobrov added. \u201cYou know everybody virtually, so that you don\u2019t have to consider who\u2019s going to skate the place. You know all the things they\u2019re going to do, the place you must stand. It\u2019s extra environment friendly coaching.<\/p>\n \u201cIn Montreal there is so much competition. We\u2019ve never had this before. It\u2019s the most competitive Dance Academy maybe ever.\u201d<\/p>\n At Skate America, Holubtsova & Bielobrov spoke about the potential of skating at a second Grand Prix.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope it will happen,\u201d Holubtsova stated.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been invited to Sheffield, but we first have to get a Visa. It\u2019s very hard. To come here it took us two months to do,\u201d Bielobrov stated..<\/p>\n \u201cAfter Skate America, I want more,\u201d Holubtsova added. \u201cI want to go to Sheffield, to represent my country and myself. I cross my fingers that everything will work out, get our Visa and go to the Grand Prix.\u201d<\/p>\n The group was issued a Visa and competed on the Sheffield Grand Prix the place they completed tenth. 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Bielobrov was born November 29, 2000 within the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Three weeks afterward December 20, 2000, Holubtsova was born virtually 500 miles south in Odessa, She was three, and he was 4 once they laced up their skates for the primary time.<\/p>\n