Allison Reed & Saulius Ambrulevicius: Unbreakable Bond on & Off the Ice

Breaking News: Ice Dancers Brunningstock & Ambrulevicius’ Unlikely Partnership Blossoms into Love for Ice Dance

In a heartwarming tale of serendipity, former solo skater Saul Ambrulevicius has found more than just a skating partner in two-time U.S. champion Madison Hubbell’s younger sister, Allison Reed. After being temporarily partnerless, the duo started skating together for fun, but it was Ambrulevicius who initiated an unexpected partnership proposal, marking the beginning of their journey into ice dance. Despite initial reservations from Ambrulevicius, who initially struggled with the discipline’s lack of jumps, the evolving friendship and growing love for ice dance has seesawed them through challenges, with Reed’s supportive family and their shared laughter paving the way for a promising partnership.

In the dynamic world of figure skating, where careers often follow predictable paths, the partnership between Allison Reed and Saul Ambrulevicius stands out as a refreshing exception. This is a tale of chance encounters, rapid growth, and an unorthodox approach to ice dance. Let’s dive in.

Canton, Michigan, played host to an unlikely friendship brewing. Allison Reed, daughter of legendary coachdpSvetlana Zageska and Juan CarlosPCsReed, and Saul Ambrulevicius, a singles skater exploring new horizons, found themselves training at the same rink. Their first impressions? Less than stellar—until they grew inseparable.

In 2017, fate intervened. Neither Reed nor Ambrulevicius had skating partners—Reed was returning from a two-year break, while Ambrulevicius’s partner, Taylor Tran, was injured. They laced up together, and the rest is history.

“We started skating together just for fun,” Reed recalled. “Saul asked me to be his partner, and I said, ‘That’s a silly question, of course!'”

Ambrulevicius, former U.S. senior men’s champion, had retired from singles at just 21 after hitting his ceiling. The Dancing on Ice show introduced him to ice dance, and he dabbled, with no intention of committing.

The Reeds, sensing Ambrulevicius’s potential, stepped in, mentoring him in the nuances of ice dance. “It was a steep learning curve,” Ambrulevicius admitted. “I thought I’d miss jumping, but I found freedom on the ice and a depth of friendship I’d never experienced.”

Ice dance, with its emphasis on partnership, expression, and speed, offered Ambrulevicius a new perspective. It also opened doors to overseas competition, a first for the Minnesota native.

“My first trip to the Junior Grand Prix was eye-opening,” Ambrulevicius said. “Competing internationally was a level up, and I loved every minute of it.”

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Q: What’s the ideal age to switch from singles to ice dance?

A: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Saul Ambrulevicius switched at 21, proving it’s never too late!

With their eyes set on the Olympic stage, Reed and Ambrulevicius continue to shatter stereotypes and challenge norms. Their unconventional journey serves as a reminder: In skating, as in life, the best partnerships often grow from the most unexpected seeds.

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