Shae-Lynn Bourne Wins ISU Best Choreographer Award

Chatham’s Shae-Lynn Bourne was recognized this week by the International Skating Union (ISU), winning the Best Choreographer Award.

Bourne competed at three Olympic Games, including in Lillehammer (1994), Nagano (1998), and Salt Lake City (2002) in the ice dance competition alongside partner Victor Kraatz, placing tenth, fourth, and fourth respectively.

Awards were handed on in 7 categories for the first annual ceremony including Most Valuable Skater, Best Costume, Most Entertaining Programme, Best Newcomer, Best Choreographer, Best Coach, and Lifetime Achievement Award.