Jean-Luc Baker
Jean-Luc Baker (born October 7, 1993) is a British-American former competitive ice dancer known for his partnership with Kaitlin Hawayek, with whom he won the 2018 Four Continents Championships, secured four U.S. national bronze medals from 2019 to 2022, and represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, finishing 11th.[1][2] Born in Burnley, England, to parents Steve and Sharon Baker, both 1988 British Olympians in ice dancing, he overcame a congenital club left foot to begin skating at age two and later gained U.S. citizenship at 17.[1][2] Baker and Hawayek formed their partnership in June 2012 after his earlier junior collaboration with Joylyn Yang, quickly rising through the ranks to claim the 2014 World Junior Ice Dance title and multiple Grand Prix medals, including gold at the 2018 NHK Trophy.[1][3] After retiring from elite competition following the 2022–23 season, Baker has transitioned into coaching and choreography, creating programs for prominent skaters such as Caroline Green and Michael Parsons, who earned bronze at the 2025 U.S. Championships, while also providing commentary for events and performing in professional ice shows.[4] A black belt in taekwondo earned at age seven and a graduate of Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington, Baker trains in Montreal and continues to contribute to the sport through his emphasis on authentic expression in performances.[5][1] His career highlights include an eighth-place finish at the 2022 World Championships and selection as The Herald's 2021–22 Man of the Year in Sports for his Olympic achievements and resilience.[2][6]Personal life
Early life and family background
Jean-Luc Baker was born on October 7, 1993, in Burnley, England, to a British mother, Sharon Jones Baker, and a British father, Stephen Baker, both of whom were competitive figure skaters.[6][7] His mother's participation in the 1988 Winter Olympics for Great Britain and his father's competition at the 1976 World Junior Championships instilled a strong skating heritage in the family, contributing to Baker's British nationality by birth; he gained U.S. citizenship at age 17.[2][7] When Baker was three years old, his family relocated from England to Edmonds, Washington, in 1997, after his parents accepted coaching positions at the Seattle Skating Club in nearby Mountlake Terrace.[8][6] This move established Edmonds as Baker's hometown, where the family's involvement in skating coaching shaped his early environment and reinforced his connection to both British and American roots.[5] Baker was first introduced to ice skating at age two by his parents, initially as casual play in the United Kingdom before the family moved.[5][1] Upon arriving in the United States, this exposure transitioned into more structured involvement at local rinks, influenced by his parents' professional background in the sport.[6][8]Health challenges and personal interests
Baker was born with a clubfoot, specifically his left foot positioned almost 180 degrees backward, leading initial doctors to predict that he would never walk.[9] His parents sought a second opinion from a younger specialist who implemented weekly taping and casting of the foot for the first six months of his life to gradually correct its alignment.[9] Although the treatment resulted in his left foot being smaller than the right (approximately size 7 versus size 9), it enabled him to achieve normal mobility early in childhood, allowing him to begin figure skating at age 2 despite the initial prognosis.[9] Demonstrating early physical resilience, Baker earned a black belt in taekwondo at age 7, a milestone that highlighted his determination to overcome his congenital condition through disciplined training.[9] This achievement not only built his confidence but also underscored his ability to engage in demanding physical activities from a young age. Baker graduated from Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington.[1] Outside of skating, Baker pursues a range of personal interests that reflect his adventurous and creative side, including photography, bike riding, camping, and exploring outdoor recreational opportunities.[2] He also enjoys video games as a way to unwind.[10] Following the 2022 Beijing Olympics, Baker has continued to maintain strong ties to his family roots while splitting his residence between Edmonds, Washington, in the United States—where he grew up—and Montreal, Canada, establishing a stable base in the U.S. for his ongoing endeavors.[11]Competitive ice dancing career
Early years and partnership with Joylyn Yang
Jean-Luc Baker was introduced to ice skating by his parents at the age of two in 1995, following their own competitive background in the sport. Initially focusing on taekwondo and earning a black belt by age seven, Baker returned to the ice around that time and began competitive training more seriously by age 10, starting in singles skating. Inspired by his mother, a former ice dancer who competed for Great Britain at the 1988 Winter Olympics, he transitioned to ice dancing to better suit his expressive style and family influences.[5][9][6] In approximately 2006, Baker formed a partnership with Joylyn Yang, a fellow skater from the Seattle Skating Club, under the coaching of his parents, Steve and Sharon Baker. The duo, both training in the Pacific Northwest, competed together for five years, progressing through the U.S. Figure Skating levels from juvenile to junior. Their early success included winning the U.S. juvenile ice dance title in 2006 and the intermediate title in 2007, establishing them as rising talents in domestic junior competitions.[12][1][13] As juniors, Yang and Baker achieved consistent placements at regional and sectional events, such as a bronze medal in novice ice dance at the 2010 U.S. Championships and a third-place finish at the 2011 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships, qualifying them for nationals where they placed sixth in the junior division. They also represented the United States internationally, earning seventh place at the 2010 Junior Grand Prix in Japan. These results highlighted their technical growth and competitive potential within the junior ranks.[13][14][15] The partnership concluded in 2012 when Yang was forced to retire due to a serious injury, prompting Baker to seek a new partner to continue his competitive career. This transition marked the end of his initial junior development phase and opened opportunities for further advancement.[16][17]2012–2013 season: First season with Kaitlin Hawayek
In June 2012, following the end of his partnership with Joylyn Yang, Jean-Luc Baker teamed up with Kaitlin Hawayek, who had also recently concluded her prior collaboration with Ryan VanDoren.[18][19] The pair, both seeking new opportunities at the junior level, quickly established chemistry and committed to training under renowned coach Igor Shpilband at the Detroit Skating Club in Novi, Michigan, marking an early relocation for Baker from his previous base.[18] This move to the Detroit area allowed them access to Shpilband's expertise in ice dancing technique and program development, setting the foundation for their long-term collaboration.[18] Hawayek and Baker made their international junior debut at the 2012 ISU Junior Grand Prix Pokal d. Blauen Schwerter in Chemnitz, Germany, where they earned the silver medal behind Russia's Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin.[20][21] Their strong performance, highlighted by precise lifts and musical interpretation, demonstrated immediate promise as newcomers. Later that autumn, at the ISU JGP Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, they placed fifth overall, with a third-place finish in the short dance showcasing their competitive edge despite challenges in the free dance.[20][22] These results positioned them as rising talents on the junior circuit, though they did not advance to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final.[20] Domestically, the duo excelled at the 2013 Midwestern Sectional Championships, claiming first place to qualify for the U.S. Championships.[1] At the 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Omaha, Nebraska, Hawayek and Baker secured the junior silver medal, finishing behind Lorraine McNamara and Quinn Carpenter and ahead of several established pairs.[1] This achievement earned them a spot on the U.S. team for the 2013 ISU World Junior Championships in Milan, Italy, where they placed seventh overall in a field of 28 teams, marking a respectable international finish for their inaugural season together.[20] The 2012–2013 season concluded with Hawayek and Baker ranked second among U.S. junior ice dance teams, reflecting their rapid adaptation and potential under Shpilband's guidance.[1] Their debut year emphasized building technical consistency and partnership synergy, laying groundwork for future successes at the junior level.[18]2013–2014 season: World Junior title
Entering their second season together, Hawayek and Baker built on the partnership stability established the previous year by continuing their training in Detroit under coaches Pasquale Camerlengo, Angelika Krylova, and others at the Detroit Skating Club, emphasizing enhanced technical precision and emotional depth in their performances.[23] The duo excelled on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series, capturing gold medals at both assigned events: the JGP Mexico Cup in Mexico City, where they scored 136.45 points overall, and the JGP Baltic Cup in Gdańsk, Poland, with a total of 144.10 points, achievements that qualified them for the Junior Grand Prix Final.[24] At the Final in Fukuoka, Japan, they claimed the silver medal behind Russia's Anna Yanovskaya and Sergey Mozgov, finishing with 139.42 points and demonstrating competitive prowess against international rivals. Domestic success followed at the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan, where Hawayek and Baker won the junior ice dance title, topping both the short dance (65.30 points) and free dance (86.96 points) for a combined score of 152.26 points.[1] This victory secured their berth to the World Junior Championships and underscored their dominance in American junior ice dancing. The season's highlight occurred at the 2014 ISU World Junior Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, where they secured the gold medal—the first for a U.S. ice dance team since Madison Chock and Evan Bates in 2009.[25] Hawayek and Baker led after the short dance with 66.73 points, edging out Yanovskaya and Mozgov by 2.93 points, before placing second in the free dance with 90.39 points to claim the overall title by a margin of 1.96 points (157.12 total).[26] Their victory highlighted innovative elements and seamless synchronization, earning praise for elevating American junior ice dancing on the global stage. Overall, the 2013–2014 season represented the peak of Hawayek and Baker's junior career, with podium finishes at all major events and the World Junior title marking a significant milestone. Following this success, the pair transitioned to the senior level for the ensuing season, preparing new programs to compete in senior Grand Prix events and U.S. Championships.[23]2014–2015 season: First Grand Prix medal
Hawayek and Baker entered the 2014–2015 season as the reigning World Junior champions, marking their transition to senior competition. They began with a senior international debut at the Nebelhorn Trophy in September 2014, where they finished fourth overall with a total score of 135.05 points. This event served as preparation for their Grand Prix assignments, highlighting their readiness for higher-level scrutiny following junior success.[23] Assigned to two senior Grand Prix events, the duo first competed at the 2014 Rostelecom Cup in Moscow from November 14–16, placing sixth with 136.33 points—their lowest score of the season due to conservative elements in their senior debut. They improved significantly at the 2014 NHK Trophy in Osaka from November 28–30, earning the bronze medal with 146.41 points, finishing fourth in the short dance (58.50 points) and third in the free dance (87.91 points). This podium marked their first senior Grand Prix medal, demonstrating growth in technical execution and artistic expression against established senior pairs.[27] At the 2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro from January 18–25, Hawayek and Baker placed fourth with 162.45 points, securing a spot on the U.S. team for the Four Continents Championships but missing the World Championships podium by 1.48 points. They followed with a fifth-place finish at the 2015 Four Continents Championships in Seoul from February 9–15, scoring 149.98 points (sixth in the short dance with 58.31, fifth in the free dance with 91.67). Throughout the season, the pair faced challenges adapting to senior judging standards, which emphasized greater maturity, speed, and difficulty compared to junior levels, requiring them to refine their focus and pacing amid intensified competition.[28][23]| Competition | Short Dance | Free Dance | Total Score | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Rostelecom Cup | 52.86 (7th) | 83.47 (6th) | 136.33 | 6th |
| 2014 NHK Trophy | 58.50 (4th) | 87.91 (3rd) | 146.41 | 3rd |
| 2015 U.S. Championships | 63.95 (3rd) | 98.50 (4th) | 162.45 | 4th |
| 2015 Four Continents Championships | 58.31 (6th) | 91.67 (5th) | 149.98 | 5th |
2015–2016 season
Hawayek and Baker entered the 2015–2016 season building on the momentum from their first senior international medal the previous year. They received assignments to two Grand Prix events: Skate America in October and the Cup of China in November. At Skate America in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they set personal best scores across both the short dance (56.54 points) and free dance (94.15 points), finishing fourth overall with a total score of 150.69. (http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1516/gpusa2015/) At the Cup of China in Beijing, they placed fourth in the short dance with 58.35 points but withdrew from the free dance. (http://www.isuresults.com/results/season1516/gpchn2015/) In January 2016, the duo competed at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where they earned fifth place with a total score of 158.86 points, securing their spot at the Four Continents Championships. (https://ijs.usfigureskating.org/leaderboard/results/2016/18516/CAT020SEG040.html) This placement reflected steady progress amid challenges, including a concussion Baker sustained in September 2015 after an accidental collision with Hawayek during training; he returned to the ice within a week, allowing them to continue with adjusted practices under coach Natalia Deller in Detroit. (https://www.goldenskate.com/kaitlin-hawayek-and-jean-luc-baker/) Representing the United States at the Four Continents Championships in Sapporo, Japan, in February, Hawayek and Baker finished seventh, demonstrating improved international competitiveness. (https://www.isuresults.com/results/fc2016/fc2016_IceDance_Results.pdf) Later that month, they made their senior World Championships debut in Boston, placing 12th overall and contributing to the U.S. team's qualification for the following year's event. (https://www.isuresults.com/results/wc2016/wc2016_IceDance_Results.pdf)2016–2017 season
The 2016–2017 season marked a period of consistent progress for Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker in senior ice dancing, as they built on their fifth-place finish at the prior U.S. Championships by achieving stronger results on the international circuit. Competing under the guidance of coaches Pasquale Camerlengo, Anjelika Krylova, and Natalia Deller in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the duo introduced new programs designed to showcase their musicality and technical precision: a short dance to "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone and Michael Bublé, and a free dance to selections from the musical Singin' in the Rain. These programs emphasized fluid transitions and expressive storytelling, contributing to their rising visibility in the competitive landscape.[29] Early in the season, Hawayek and Baker opened with a silver medal at the 2016 CS Autumn Classic International in Montreal, scoring 160.50 points for second place behind Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. They followed this with appearances on the ISU Grand Prix series, placing sixth at [Skate Canada International](/page/Skate Canada International) in Mississauga with 162.19 points—their season-best short dance score of 65.01 there—and fourth at the NHK Trophy in Sapporo with a total of 169.75, including a free dance personal best of 104.34. These results represented improvements over their 2015–2016 Grand Prix finishes of seventh and eighth, highlighting enhanced endurance and synchronization. Later, at the 2016 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb, they earned another silver medal with personal bests across all segments: 70.12 in the short dance, 107.24 in the free dance, and 177.36 overall, narrowly behind Italy's Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri. At the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Kansas City, Hawayek and Baker secured fifth place overall with 160.06 points, finishing fourth in the short dance (72.60) but dropping to eighth in the free dance (87.46) due to minor execution errors. This result qualified them as alternates for the World Championships but solidified their status as a top American team, earning praise for their competitive maturity. The season's achievements drew increased media coverage, with outlets noting their breakthrough performances and potential as future medal contenders, while the pair intensified off-ice training to refine lifts and twizzles for subsequent competitions.[30][31]2017–2018 season: Four Continents title
Hawayek and Baker opened their 2017–18 season with new programs, featuring a rhythm dance to a medley including "Get Busy" by Sean Paul, "Soha Mil Pasos" by Isabelle & Félicien, and "Fireball" by Pitbull, and a free dance to a medley from Coldplay's "Yellow," "Fix You," and "Viva la Vida."[29] They earned the silver medal at the 2017 CS U.S. International Figure Skating Classic, placing second in both the rhythm dance (56.65 points) and free dance (96.90 points) for a total score of 153.55, finishing behind compatriots Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue. On the ISU Grand Prix circuit, the duo competed at Skate America, where they placed fifth with a total of 163.53 points after fifth in the rhythm dance (62.15) and fifth in the free dance (101.38).[32] They improved to fourth at Skate Canada International, scoring 63.10 in the rhythm dance and 102.10 in the free dance for a combined 165.20.[33] Building on their momentum from the previous season's national placements, Hawayek and Baker entered the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships as contenders for international assignments. At the event in San Jose, California, they finished fourth overall with 187.61 points, including 73.18 in the rhythm dance and 114.43 in the free dance, which earned them selection to the 2018 Four Continents Championships as the top non-Olympic ice dance team. This placement highlighted their rising status within the U.S. ice dance ranks, positioning them for a senior international breakthrough. At the 2018 Four Continents Championships in Taipei, Taiwan, Hawayek and Baker captured the gold medal, marking their first senior continental title and the first such win for a U.S. ice dance team since Naomi Lang and Peter Tchernyshev in 2001.[34] They led after the rhythm dance with 69.08 points and delivered a strong free dance performance scoring 105.21, securing the victory with a total of 174.29 ahead of Canada's Carolane Soucisse and Shane Firus. The win was a personal milestone for the 2014 world junior champions, validating their transition to senior competition and boosting U.S. ice dance representation on the global stage.[35] Concluding the season at the 2018 World Championships in Milan, Italy, Hawayek and Baker placed 10th with a total score of 165.28, qualifying in 15th during the rhythm dance (63.48) before advancing to 10th in the free dance (101.80). Their Four Continents success contributed to earning additional berths for the U.S. in ice dancing at future events, reflecting the duo's growing impact on team selections and their emergence as a medal-contending pair.2018–2019 season: Grand Prix gold and national bronze
Hawayek and Baker opened their 2018–2019 Grand Prix season with a fourth-place finish at the 2018 Internationaux de France in Grenoble, France, where they earned 181.47 points overall, including 70.52 in the rhythm dance and 110.95 in the free dance.[36] Their rhythm dance to "Vuelvo al Sur" by Astor Piazzolla and "A los Amigos" from the Forever Tango soundtrack featured precise footwork but received mixed program component scores due to minor timing issues in the pattern dance portion.[29] One week later, they captured their first Grand Prix gold medal at the 2018 NHK Trophy in Hiroshima, Japan, tallying 184.63 points after placing second in the rhythm dance (70.71) and winning the free dance (113.92).[37] The free dance to "In This Shirt" by The Irrepressibles highlighted their strengths in emotional expression and innovative lifts, earning high GOE marks across the board and overcoming early-season struggles with the required pattern dance elements.[38] These results qualified Hawayek and Baker for the 2018–2019 ISU Grand Prix Final in Vancouver, Canada, where they finished sixth with 184.04 points, placing fifth in the rhythm dance (71.33) and sixth in the free dance (112.71). Judges praised their musicality and partnership chemistry in the free dance but noted deductions for small execution errors in twizzles, which impacted their technical scores compared to top medalists.[39] At the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan, they secured the bronze medal with a season-best total of 196.95 points, improving from fourth the previous year by delivering clean programs that emphasized speed and difficulty in the rhythm dance (76.77) while showcasing dramatic storytelling in the free dance.[40] This placement marked a career highlight, reflecting their growth in consistency despite a drop from the prior season's silver, as feedback highlighted stronger PCS for interpretation but room for more amplitude in elements.[41] Following nationals, Hawayek and Baker competed at the 2019 ISU Four Continents Championships in Anaheim, California, where they placed fifth overall with 189.87 points, fourth in the rhythm dance (74.42) and fifth in the free dance (115.45). Their performance built on the previous year's title by maintaining high energy in the tango-based rhythm dance, though judges' feedback pointed to slight under-rotation in the free dance's rotational lift as a key area for refinement.[42] At the 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan, they achieved a ninth-place finish with 189.06 points, ninth in both the rhythm dance (75.90) and free dance (113.16). The season underscored their artistic maturity, with consistent PCS above 50 in the free dance across events, but technical inconsistencies in pattern dances limited higher placements against international frontrunners.[43]2019–2020 season
Hawayek and Baker opened the 2019–2020 season with strong performances in the ISU Challenger Series. They earned the silver medal at the Lombardia Trophy in Bergamo, Italy, placing fourth in the rhythm dance and second in the free dance for a total score of 192.16.[44] A week later, they claimed another silver at the Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany, finishing fourth in the rhythm dance but second in the free dance overall with 189.82 points.[45] Assigned to two Grand Prix events, the duo placed fourth at Skate Canada International in Kelowna, Canada, scoring 194.77 points after fifth in the rhythm dance and third in the free dance.[46] They followed with fifth place at the Cup of China in Chongqing, China, tallying 182.29 points with sixth in the rhythm dance and fourth in the free dance.[47] These results built on their previous season's Grand Prix Final qualification, maintaining momentum in international competition.[20] At the 2020 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, Hawayek and Baker secured the bronze medal, their third consecutive national podium finish, with scores of 82.59 in the rhythm dance and 118.57 in the free dance for 201.16 total.[48] This placement qualified them for the ISU Four Continents Championships in Seoul, South Korea, where they finished sixth overall with 188.49 points, fifth in the rhythm dance and seventh in the free dance.[49] Representing the United States at the 2020 World Figure Skating Championships in Stockholm, Sweden—the final major event before the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions—Hawayek and Baker placed ninth with a total of 187.01 points, including eighth in the rhythm dance and tenth in the free dance.[50] Their consistent season results, including two Challenger silvers and national bronze, solidified their position as key contenders entering the 2022 Olympic cycle.[20]2020–2021 season
The 2020–2021 figure skating season was heavily disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the cancellation or limitation of most international events, including the entire Junior Grand Prix series and the Grand Prix Final.[51][52] For Hawayek and Baker, who entered the season as the reigning U.S. national bronze medalists from 2020, the pandemic forced significant adjustments to their training.[53] Unable to cross the U.S.-Canada border to train in Montreal, they quarantined separately in the United States—Baker in Seattle and Hawayek in Buffalo, New York—with no access to ice for approximately five months from March to July 2020.[54] They reunited in Buffalo by mid-July, securing limited ice time at a local rink that had reopened to host the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, allowing them to resume off-ice conditioning and eventually on-ice practice for about a month before heading to competition venues.[55][56] The ISU Grand Prix series was reduced to four events, with only Skate America and Skate Canada open to international competitors; the others were restricted to host-nation skaters due to travel and quarantine restrictions.[53] Hawayek and Baker were assigned solely to Skate America in Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 2020, where they earned the silver medal with a total score of 202.47 points, finishing second in both the rhythm dance (81.10) and free dance (121.37).[57] Their rhythm dance featured a disco theme with music from the Bee Gees ("Staying Alive," "Night Fever," "Boogie Shoes") and "You Should Be Dancing" by Barry Gibb et al., while their free dance was to "Heart of Glass" by Blondie.[29] No other Grand Prix or international events were available to them that season. With international opportunities curtailed, the focus shifted to domestic competitions. At the 2021 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Las Vegas—the only major national event held amid the pandemic—Hawayek and Baker claimed the bronze medal, placing third in both segments for a total of 212.55 points (rhythm dance: 84.92; free dance: 127.63).[58] This result, combined with their Skate America performance, secured their selection to represent the United States at the 2021 World Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.[59] There, they placed ninth overall (188.51 points), 11th in the rhythm dance (78.14), and ninth in the free dance (110.37), contributing to the U.S. team's qualification of three spots in ice dance for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[60][61]2021–2022 season: Beijing Olympics
Entering the 2021–2022 season, Hawayek and Baker faced early challenges, including Hawayek's recovery from a concussion sustained in a practice fall during the previous summer, which led to their withdrawal from the assigned NHK Trophy in November 2021. They began competing at the ISU Challenger Series Golden Spin of Zagreb in December 2021, where they won gold with a total score of 190.95, marking their first senior international victory. At their Grand Prix debut, the Rostelecom Cup in Sochi in November 2021, the duo finished fifth overall with 177.39 points, placing sixth in the rhythm dance and fifth in the free dance despite a strong performance to their disco-themed program. This result, combined with their consistent national showings, positioned them well for Olympic qualification. Securing bronze at the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January with a score of 202.46—third in both the rhythm and free dances—they earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic team as the second ice dance pair behind Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Their selection capped a resilient return from injury, highlighting their technical maturity and partnership synergy developed over a decade. Making their Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, Hawayek and Baker navigated stringent COVID-19 protocols, including multiple daily tests and isolation measures upon arrival in China, which added significant logistical stress to their preparation.[62] Emotionally, the experience evoked a mix of honor and anxiety, with Baker describing the journey as a "dream come true" amid the pandemic's uncertainties, while Hawayek emphasized the joy of performing for a global audience despite the empty stands.[63] They placed 11th in the rhythm dance with 77.66 points to "Bad Girls" by M.I.A., then 11th in the free dance with 112.08 to Frédéric Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1, for a total of 189.74 and an overall 11th-place finish.[64] Their clean programs, earning all positive Grade of Execution marks in the free, showcased polished lifts and footwork under pressure.[65] Following the Olympics, the pair competed at the 2022 World Figure Skating Championships in Montpellier, France, where they achieved a personal best free dance score of 115.05 to finish eighth overall with 191.61 points—ninth in the rhythm dance and eighth in the free. This result contributed to the U.S. team's qualification for the full roster at the 2023 Worlds and underscored their growth as international competitors during an Olympic year marked by health hurdles and global restrictions.2022–2023 season
Hawayek and Baker began the 2022–2023 season strongly at the ISU Challenger Series' Finlandia Trophy in October 2022, where they claimed the silver medal behind South Korea's Minji Kim and Gwanjin Kim, earning a total score of 197.45 points with 78.90 in the rhythm dance and 118.55 in the free dance.[66] Their performances featured dynamic routines to music from West Side Story, showcasing intricate footwork and lifts that highlighted their musicality and partnership synergy.[67] The pair continued their momentum on the Grand Prix circuit, securing silver medals at both assigned events. At 2022 Skate America in October, they finished second overall with 201.43 points, placing second in both the rhythm dance (80.75) and free dance (120.68).[1] A month later, at the 2022 Grand Prix de Finlande in Espoo, they again earned silver with a season-best total of 202.46 points, including a personal-best rhythm dance score of 80.93. These consistent podium finishes qualified them for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy, where they placed fifth with 198.06 points, demonstrating resilience following their 11th-place finish at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.[1] Despite their early success, Hawayek and Baker withdrew from the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January, citing a series of significant challenges including injuries and other health issues that impacted their training.[68] As a result, they did not compete at the 2023 Four Continents Championships. Although assigned to the 2023 World Championships based on their Grand Prix results, the duo ultimately withdrew to prioritize recovery, signaling the onset of physical strain that foreshadowed an extended hiatus from competition.[69]2023–2025 seasons: Injuries, hiatus, and retirement
Entering the 2023–2024 season, Hawayek and Baker faced significant challenges from ongoing injuries, including a concussion sustained by Baker during a practice fall in October 2023, which forced their withdrawal from assigned Grand Prix events at Grand Prix de France and NHK Trophy.[70] Hawayek also continued to manage lingering effects from previous concussions, compounded by mental health considerations, leading to their withdrawal from the 2023 U.S. Championships despite initial assignment to the World Championships.[71] In January 2024, the pair announced they would sit out the remainder of the 2023–2024 season, extending a hiatus that had begun the prior year to prioritize recovery and reflection on their physical and mental well-being.[71] They considered resuming training under coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon at the Ice Academy of Montreal but ultimately did not return to competition, marking a full year without events.[72] By mid-2024, Baker expressed uncertainty about the partnership's future in interviews, noting the duo's long history since 2012 and the toll of repeated injuries, though no immediate retirement was declared.[73] This period of limbo resolved by the 2024–2025 season, with Hawayek and Baker stepping away from competitive skating entirely after the 2022–2023 Grand Prix Final, shifting focus to non-competitive contributions within the sport.[72]Choreography career
Early work as a choreographer
During his competitive career, Jean-Luc Baker began contributing to the choreography of his own programs with partner Kaitlin Hawayek, collaborating closely with coach Marie-France Dubreuil to develop routines that emphasized emotional depth and technical precision.[19] For instance, their 2020–2021 free dance to music by Philip Glass and "Heart of Glass" by Blondie involved Baker in the creative process alongside Dubreuil, allowing him to experiment with narrative-driven elements drawn from his performance experience.[56] Post-2020, as Hawayek and Baker navigated injuries and a competitive hiatus, Baker received his first external choreography credits with emerging U.S. junior ice dancers. In the 2021–2022 season, he co-choreographed the rhythm dance for Emily Bratti and Ian Somerville, a newly formed junior pair, working with coaches Tanith White, Greg Zuerlein, and Charlie White to craft a program that highlighted youthful energy and synchronized footwork.[74] This collaboration marked Baker's initial foray into supporting the U.S. junior development pipeline, focusing on foundational techniques for competitive readiness.[75] Baker's full transition to choreography accelerated around 2022–2023, following the Beijing Olympics and amid ongoing health challenges that limited his competitive return. After Hawayek and Baker stepped away from the 2022–2023 Grand Prix Final, Baker increasingly dedicated time to this role, leveraging insights from his elite-level training under coaches like Igor Shpilband to mentor younger skaters on blending artistry with athleticism.[4] His competitive background, particularly in ice dancing's expressive demands, informed an early style prioritizing authenticity and musical interpretation in junior-level works.[6]Notable collaborations and recent projects
In 2024, Jean-Luc Baker collaborated with U.S. ice dancers Caroline Green and Michael Parsons to create both their rhythm dance and free dance programs for the 2024–2025 season. The free dance, set to Arvo Pärt's "Spiegel im Spiegel," was widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and technical innovation, contributing to the pair's bronze medal at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and their qualification for the World Championships team, as well as a bronze medal at the 2025 NHK Trophy. Baker emphasized challenging the skaters to explore their personal identities through the choreography, stating, "I challenged [them] to dive into more of who they are and who they want to become, on and off the ice."[4][76] Baker extended his choreography work to other U.S. national team skaters during the same period, including contributions to the rhythm dance for Emily Bratti and Ian Somerville. For their 2024–2025 program, Baker selected key music elements, developed portions of the choreography, and focused on refining twizzles and transitions to enhance flow and precision, working alongside coaches Tanith White, Greg Zuerlein, and Charlie White. Beyond U.S. skaters, Baker created programs for international teams from Australia, Canada, and Japan, often in partnership with his former competitive partner Kaitlin Hawayek.[74][75][4] In advisory roles, Baker partnered with Spanish ice dancer Olivia Smart starting in 2024 to co-develop choreography for select international pairs, including Canadian skaters Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud. This collaboration highlighted Baker's emphasis on authenticity in ice dance expression. Throughout 2025, Baker shared insights on his choreographic process via media appearances, notably in an October episode of the podcast The Future of Figure Skating, where he discussed evolving ice dance trends, the role of personal storytelling in routines, and his work with emerging talents through his platform @yourtruestep. He also provided expert commentary for U.S. Figure Skating events, such as rinkside analysis during the 2025 Championships.[77][4]Programs
With Kaitlin Hawayek
Hawayek and Baker's programs evolved from junior-level competitions starting in the 2012–2013 season to senior international events. Below is a list of their known short dance/rhythm dance and free dance music selections by season.[1]| Season | Short dance / Rhythm dance | Free dance |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | "Happy Feet" by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen; "It Had to Be You" by Harry Connick Jr.; "Sing, Sing, Sing" by James Horner | Selections from Amélie by Yann Tiersen |
| 2014–2015 | "Malagueña" by Ernesto Lecuona | Selections from Romeo and Juliet by Abel Korzeniowski |
| 2015–2016 | Selections from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Selections from The Theory of Everything soundtrack |
| 2016–2017 | "Feeling Good" by Michael Bublé; "How I Feel" by Flo Rida | "Liebestraum" by Franz Liszt (arr. Maxime Rodriguez) |
| 2017–2018 | "Get Busy" by Sean Paul; "Só Hay Mil Pasos" by Isabelle and Félicien d'Abzac; "Fireball" by Pitbull | "Liebestraum" by Franz Liszt (arr. Maxime Rodriguez) |
| 2018–2019 | "Vuelvo al Sur" by Astor Piazzolla; "A los Amigos" from Forever Tango | "In This Shirt" by The Irrepressibles |
| 2019–2020 | Selections from Saturday Night Fever ("Stayin' Alive," "How Deep Is Your Love") by Bee Gees | "Symphony No. 5"; "Caprice No. 24" by Niccolò Paganini (performed by Marcin Patrzalek) |
| 2020–2021 | Selections from Saturday Night Fever ("Stayin' Alive," "Night Fever," "Boogie Shoes") by Bee Gees | "Heart of Glass" (Crabtree Remix) by Blondie and Philip Glass; "First Movement" by Philip Glass |
| 2021–2022 | Retro remixes of Donna Summer | Selections from Frédéric Chopin |
| 2022–2023 | "Cuban Pete"; "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" by Desi Arnaz; "El Cumbanchero" by Rafael Hernández | "Requiem"; "Sofia" by ASKII |
With Joylyn Yang
Yang and Baker competed from 2006 to 2011, primarily at juvenile, intermediate, novice, and junior levels. Detailed program music is available only for their later seasons.[78][79]| Season | Short dance | Free dance |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Not available | "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion |
| 2010–2011 | Waltz: "Chudat Medoni" by Oleg Fesov | "The Windmills of Your Mind" by Vic Damone; "The Windmills of Your Mind" by Parenthetical Girls |
Competitive highlights
With Kaitlin Hawayek
Hawayek and Baker formed their partnership in 2012 and competed together until 2023, earning multiple international medals and consistent national podium finishes.[80] Their major titles include gold at the 2014 World Junior Championships and gold at the 2018 Four Continents Championships. They represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, finishing 11th.[80][1] On the ISU Grand Prix circuit, they won gold at the 2018 NHK Trophy, silver at the 2020 Skate America, silver at the 2022 Skate America, and silver at the 2022 Grand Prix de Finland (Espoo). They qualified for the Grand Prix Final twice, placing 6th in 2018–19 and 5th in 2022–23.[80][5] At the U.S. Championships from 2015 to 2023, they medaled with bronze in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022; they placed 4th in 2015 and 2018, and 5th in 2016 and 2017, before withdrawing in 2023 due to injury.[80][68]| Event | Placement | Year | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championships | 1st | 2014 | [80] |
| Four Continents Championships | 1st | 2018 | [80] |
| NHK Trophy (Grand Prix) | 1st | 2018 | [80] |
| Skate America (Grand Prix) | 2nd | 2020 | [80] |
| Skate America (Grand Prix) | 2nd | 2022 | [80] |
| Grand Prix de Finland (Grand Prix) | 2nd | 2022 | [80] |
| Grand Prix Final | 6th | 2018–19 | [80] |
| Grand Prix Final | 5th | 2022–23 | [80] |
| U.S. Championships | 3rd (bronze) | 2019–2022 | [80] |
| Olympic Winter Games | 11th | 2022 | [80] |
With Joylyn Yang
Yang and Baker began competing together in the 2006–2007 season at the juvenile level, quickly advancing through the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying pipeline. Their partnership, formed in summer 2006 under coaches Sharon Jones-Baker and Stephen Baker, showed steady progression from regional and sectional events to national and international junior competitions by 2012.[13] In the 2006–2007 season, they won the juvenile ice dance title at the U.S. Championships, marking a strong debut after qualifying through regional events in the Pacific Coast Section. Specific scores from the juvenile pattern dances (quickstep and foxtrot) and free dance were not publicly detailed in official protocols, but their victory established them as promising newcomers.[81] The 2007–2008 season saw them move to intermediate level, where they claimed the national championship at the U.S. Championships in St. Paul, Minnesota, again advancing from Pacific Coast regionals and sectionals. Like the prior year, detailed segment scores were unavailable, but their gold medal performance highlighted early technical consistency in compulsory dances.[82] Transitioning to novice in 2008–2009, Yang and Baker placed third at the Pacific Coast Sectional Championships with a total score of 96.05 (1st in compulsory dance 1, 4th in compulsory dance 2, 2nd in free dance), qualifying for nationals. At the U.S. Championships in Cleveland, they finished 7th overall with 90.32 points, facing challenges in the free dance (8th, 48.82) despite solid compulsory placements (6th in CD1 at 20.65, 5th in CD2 at 20.85), indicating areas for artistic improvement.[83][84]| Event | Segment | Placement | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 1 | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 2 | 4 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Free Dance | 2 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Total | 3 | 96.05 |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 1 | 6 | 20.65 |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 2 | 5 | 20.85 |
| U.S. Championships | Free Dance | 8 | 48.82 |
| U.S. Championships | Total | 7 | 90.32 |
| Event | Segment | Placement | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 1 | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 2 | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Free Dance | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Total | 1 | 110.82 |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 1 | 3 | - |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 2 | 2 | 33.23 |
| U.S. Championships | Free Dance | 2 | - |
| U.S. Championships | Total | 3 | 110.06 |
| JGP Czech Skate | Short Dance | 10 | 41.47 |
| JGP Czech Skate | Total | 10 | - |
| JGP SBC Cup | Free Dance | - | 70.25 |
| JGP SBC Cup | Total | 7 | 110.28 |
| Event | Segment | Placement | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Short Dance | 1 | 52.74 |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Free Dance | 1 | 74.37 |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Total | 1 | 127.11 |
| U.S. Championships | Short Dance | 1 | 56.09 |
| U.S. Championships | Free Dance | 8 | 62.90 |
| U.S. Championships | Total | 6 | 118.99 |
Detailed results
Senior level with Kaitlin Hawayek
Hawayek and Baker made their senior international debut in the 2014–15 season at the 2014 CS Nebelhorn Trophy, where they placed fourth overall with a total score of 142.31 (short dance 53.11, free dance 89.20).[90] They competed in two Grand Prix events that season: sixth at the 2014 Rostelecom Cup (short dance 52.86, free dance 83.47, total 136.33) and third at the 2014 NHK Trophy (short dance 58.50, free dance 87.91, total 146.41). At the 2015 Four Continents Championships, they achieved fifth place (short dance 58.31, free dance 91.67, total 149.98), marking their first appearance at the event.[28] Domestically, they finished fourth at the 2015 U.S. Championships (short dance 63.95, free dance 98.50, total 162.45). In the 2015–16 season, they opened with fourth at the 2015 CS Finlandia Trophy (short dance 55.60, free dance 77.26, total 132.86). They placed fourth at 2015 Skate America (short dance 56.54, free dance 94.15, total 150.69) but withdrew from the 2015 Cup of China due to illness. A second-place finish at the 2015 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb (short dance 58.76, free dance 94.30, total 153.06) highlighted their progress. At the 2016 U.S. Championships, they earned fifth place (short dance 63.02, free dance 95.84, total 158.86).| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | CS Autumn Classic International | Sep 28–Oct 1, 2016 | 62.70 | 97.80 | 160.50 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | GP Skate Canada International | Oct 28–30, 2016 | 65.01 | 97.18 | 162.19 | 6 |
| 2016–17 | GP NHK Trophy | Nov 25–27, 2016 | 65.41 | 104.34 | 169.75 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | CS Golden Spin of Zagreb | Dec 7–10, 2016 | 70.12 | 107.24 | 177.36 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | U.S. Championships | Jan 14–22, 2017 | 72.60 | 87.46* | 160.06 | 5 |
| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | CS U.S. International FS Classic | Sep 13–16, 2017 | 56.65 | 96.90 | 153.55 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | GP Skate Canada International | Oct 27–29, 2017 | 63.10 | 102.10 | 165.20 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | GP Skate America | Nov 24–26, 2017 | 62.15 | 101.38 | 163.53 | 5 |
| 2017–18 | CS Golden Spin of Zagreb | Dec 6–9, 2017 | 63.58 | 100.30 | 163.88 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | U.S. Championships | Jan 3–6, 2018 | 73.18 | 114.43 | 187.61 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Four Continents Championships | Jan 22–27, 2018 | 69.08 | 105.21 | 174.29 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | World Championships | Mar 19–25, 2018 | 63.48 | 101.80 | 165.28 | 10 |
| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | GP NHK Trophy | Nov 9–11, 2018 | 70.71 | 113.92 | 184.63 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | GP Internationaux de France | Nov 23–25, 2018 | 69.85 | 111.62 | 181.47 | 4 |
| 2018–19 | Grand Prix Final | Dec 6–9, 2018 | 71.33 | 112.71 | 184.04 | 6 |
| 2018–19 | U.S. Championships | Jan 22–27, 2019 | 76.77 | 120.18 | 196.95 | 3 |
| 2018–19 | Four Continents Championships | Feb 4–9, 2019 | 74.42 | 115.45 | 189.87 | 5 |
| 2018–19 | World Championships | Mar 18–24, 2019 | 75.90 | 113.16 | 189.06 | 9 |
| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | CS Nebelhorn Trophy | Sep 25–28, 2019 | 75.77 | 116.70 | 192.47 | 2 |
| 2019–20 | GP Skate Canada International | Oct 25–27, 2019 | 79.52 | 115.25 | 194.77 | 4 |
| 2019–20 | GP Cup of China | Nov 8–10, 2019 | 74.70 | 105.26 | 179.96 | 5 |
| 2019–20 | U.S. Championships | Jan 21–26, 2020 | 82.59 | 118.57 | 201.16 | 3 |
| 2019–20 | Four Continents Championships | Feb 4–9, 2020 | 71.93 | 116.56 | 188.49 | 6 |
| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | GP Skate America | Oct 23–24, 2020 | 81.15 | 121.32 | 202.47 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | U.S. Championships | Jan 11–21, 2021 | 85.28 | 127.27 | 212.55 | 3 |
| 2020–21 | World Championships | Mar 22–28, 2021 | 75.08 | 113.43 | 188.51 | 9 |
| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | CS Golden Spin of Zagreb | Dec 7–11, 2021 | 74.60 | 116.72 | 191.32 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | GP Rostelecom Cup | Nov 26–28, 2021 | 73.72 | 113.90 | 187.62 | 5 |
| 2021–22 | U.S. Championships | Jan 2–9, 2022 | 79.39 | 126.29 | 205.68 | 3 |
| 2021–22 | Olympic Winter Games | Feb 7–15, 2022 | 74.58 | 115.16 | 189.74 | 11 |
| 2021–22 | World Championships | Mar 21–27, 2022 | 76.56 | 115.05 | 191.61 | 8 |
| Season | Event | Date | Rhythm/Short Dance | Free Dance | Total | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | CS Finlandia Trophy | Oct 5–9, 2022 | 78.90 | 118.55 | 197.45 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | GP Skate America | Oct 21–23, 2022 | 79.12 | 122.95 | 202.07 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | GP Grand Prix de Finlande | Nov 25–27, 2022 | 80.93 | 121.53 | 202.46 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | Grand Prix Final | Dec 8–11, 2022 | 79.50 | 118.56 | 198.06 | 5 |
Junior level with Kaitlin Hawayek
Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker formed their partnership in June 2012, marking the start of their junior ice dancing career together.[80] In the 2012–2013 ISU Junior Grand Prix (JGP) series, Hawayek and Baker competed in two events. At the JGP Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, from October 10–13, 2012, they placed fifth overall with a total score of 127.99, including 54.56 in the short dance (third) and 73.43 in the free dance (sixth).[93] They improved at the JGP Pokal der Blauen Schwerter in Chemnitz, Germany, from October 24–27, 2012, earning the silver medal with 138.61 points: 58.66 in the short dance (second) and 79.95 in the free dance (second).[93] These results qualified them for the U.S. Junior Championships, where they finished second at the 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Omaha, Nebraska, from January 19–27, 2013, scoring 149.74 total (60.72 short dance, third; 89.02 free dance, second).[93] This placement earned them a spot at the 2013 World Junior Championships in Milan, Italy, from March 4–10, 2013, where they placed seventh with 124.35 points (49.63 short dance, 11th; 74.72 free dance, sixth). The 2013–2014 season saw significant progress for the duo. They won gold at the JGP Mexico Cup in Zacatecas, Mexico, from September 3–6, 2013, with 136.45 points (56.11 short dance, first; 80.34 free dance, second).[93] They followed with another victory at the JGP Baltic Cup in Riga, Latvia, from September 18–21, 2013, achieving a season-high total of 144.84 (62.58 short dance, first; 82.26 free dance, first).[93] These two wins secured their qualification for the 2013–2014 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final in Fukuoka, Japan, from December 5–8, 2013, where they took silver with 139.42 points (58.05 short dance, second; 81.37 free dance, second).[94] At the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Boston, Massachusetts, from January 5–19, 2014, they claimed the junior title with 152.26 points (65.30 short dance, first; 86.96 free dance, first), qualifying them for the World Junior Championships.[93] There, in Sofia, Bulgaria, from March 10–16, 2014, Hawayek and Baker won the gold medal with a personal best of 157.12 points (66.73 short dance, first; 90.39 free dance, second), marking the first U.S. ice dance title at the event.[26] Their early personal bests in junior competition included a short dance high of 66.73 and free dance high of 90.39, both set at the 2014 World Junior Championships, reflecting their rapid development and technical growth.[80]With Joylyn Yang
Yang and Baker began competing together in the 2006–2007 season at the juvenile level, quickly advancing through the U.S. Figure Skating qualifying pipeline. Their partnership, formed in summer 2006 under coaches Sharon Jones-Baker and Stephen Baker, showed steady progression from regional and sectional events to national and international junior competitions by 2012.[13] In the 2006–2007 season, they won the juvenile ice dance title at the U.S. Championships, marking a strong debut after qualifying through regional events in the Pacific Coast Section. Specific scores from the juvenile pattern dances (quickstep and foxtrot) and free dance were not publicly detailed in official protocols, but their victory established them as promising newcomers.[81] The 2007–2008 season saw them move to intermediate level, where they claimed the national championship at the U.S. Championships in St. Paul, Minnesota, again advancing from Pacific Coast regionals and sectionals. Like the prior year, detailed segment scores were unavailable, but their gold medal performance highlighted early technical consistency in compulsory dances.[82] Transitioning to novice in 2008–2009, Yang and Baker placed third at the Pacific Coast Sectional Championships with a total score of 96.05 (1st in compulsory dance 1, 4th in compulsory dance 2, 2nd in free dance), qualifying for nationals. At the U.S. Championships in Cleveland, they finished 7th overall with 90.32 points, facing challenges in the free dance (8th, 48.82) despite solid compulsory placements (6th in CD1 at 20.65, 5th in CD2 at 20.85), indicating areas for artistic improvement.[83][84]| Event | Segment | Placement | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 1 | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 2 | 4 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Free Dance | 2 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Total | 3 | 96.05 |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 1 | 6 | 20.65 |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 2 | 5 | 20.85 |
| U.S. Championships | Free Dance | 8 | 48.82 |
| U.S. Championships | Total | 7 | 90.32 |
| Event | Segment | Placement | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 1 | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Compulsory Dance 2 | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Free Dance | 1 | - |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Total | 1 | 110.82 |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 1 | 3 | - |
| U.S. Championships | Compulsory Dance 2 | 2 | 33.23 |
| U.S. Championships | Free Dance | 2 | - |
| U.S. Championships | Total | 3 | 110.06 |
| JGP Czech Skate | Short Dance | 10 | 41.47 |
| JGP Czech Skate | Total | 10 | - |
| JGP SBC Cup | Free Dance | - | 70.25 |
| JGP SBC Cup | Total | 7 | 110.28 |
| Event | Segment | Placement | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Short Dance | 1 | 52.74 |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Free Dance | 1 | 74.37 |
| Pacific Coast Sectionals | Total | 1 | 127.11 |
| U.S. Championships | Short Dance | 1 | 56.09 |
| U.S. Championships | Free Dance | 8 | 62.90 |
| U.S. Championships | Total | 6 | 118.99 |