Ryan Van Natten facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ryan Van Natten |
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Bruhns and Van Natten in 2012
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Ryan Sequoia Van Natten |
| Country represented | Mexico |
| Former country(ies) represented | United States |
| Born | November 11, 1987 Voorhees, NJ, United States |
| Home town | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Partner | Corenne Bruhns |
| Former partner | Alison Carey Meredith Zuber |
| Coach | Evgeni Platov |
| Former coach | David Islam Tyler Myles Oleg Fediukov Robbie Kaine Kaho Koinuma Paul Spruell |
| Choreographer | Mathew Gates |
| Former choreographer | Kelly Johnson Slava Uchitel |
| Skating club | Estado de Mexico |
| Former skating club | Anchorage FSC St. Moritz ISC Santa Rosa FSC |
| Training locations | The Igloo Ice-Rink in Mt. Laurel, NJ |
| Former training locations | Mariposa School of Skating, Ice Works, University of Alaska Anchorage, Ben Boeke Ice Rink, Oakland Ice Center, & Redwood Empire Ice Arena |
| Began skating | 2002 |
| World standing | TBD (As of 5 February 2012[update]) |
| Season's bests | TBD (2011–2012) |
| ISU personal best scores | |
| Combined total | 91.57 2012 Four Continents |
| Short dance: | 35.93 2012 Four Continents |
| Free dance | 55.64 2012 Four Continents |
Ryan Van Natten was born on November 11, 1987. He is an ice dancer who was born in America. He now competes for Mexico with his partner, Corenne Bruhns. Together, they won the 2012 Mexican national championship.
Ryan's mother, Becky Van Natten, is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. This tribe is recognized by the state. His mother works as a registered nurse. His father, Peter Van Natten, is a leader in the US Coast Guard.
Ryan's Skating Competitions
Ryan Van Natten has competed in many ice dancing events. He has skated for both Mexico and the United States.
Competing for Mexico with Corenne Bruhns
Ryan and Corenne have competed in big international events. They also won a national title for Mexico.
| International Competitions | |
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| Event | 2011–2012 |
| World Championships | 33rd place |
| Four Continents Championships | 10th place |
| Golden Spin of Zagreb | 12th place |
| International Trophy of Lyon | 6th place |
| National Competitions | |
| Mexican Championships | 1st place |
Competing for the United States with Alison Carey
Before skating for Mexico, Ryan competed for the United States. He skated with his partner, Alison Carey.
| Event | 2010–11 |
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| U.S. Championships | 14th place |
