JACQUELINE BENSON

Performer

JACQUELINE BENSON (she/her) is a professional skater, dancer, choreographer, and coach based in New York City. This is her first year performing with Ice Theatre of New York and she is excited to perform in this year's Home Season. Her current professional engagements include touring with Montreal-based contemporary skating company, Le Patin Libre, and working with American Ice Theatre. Jacqueline is also a U.S. Figure Skating triple gold medalist in Freestyle, Moves in the Field / Skating Skills, and Solo Free Dance. She is a Professional Skaters Association Master-Rated coach & choreographer, and has choreographed programs across all disciplines for skaters ranging from National Development Team athletes to showcase skaters to Excel competitors. She is trained in multiple styles of dance and has performed with several contemporary dance companies in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Jacqueline graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University and has experience in marketing, communications, and nonprofit advocacy work.