Michael Seibert (figure skater)

Michael Seibert (born January 1, 1960) is an American figure skating choreographer and former competitive ice dancer.

"[5] In 1979, Blumberg/Seibert were awarded the bronze medal at their first U.S. Championships,[6] having finished third behind Stacey Smith / John Summers and Carol Fox / Richard Dalley.

Blumberg/Seibert began the 1980–81 season with gold at the 1980 Skate Canada International, ahead of British duo Karen Barber / Nicky Slater.

[7][8] They had ranked third in the compulsory and original dances before being overtaken by Marina Klimova / Sergei Ponomarenko of the Soviet Union.

[9] They were initially coached by Bobby Thompson in London and then by Claire O'Neill Dillie in Pittsburgh and New York City.

[9] The two won their fifth national title, in Kansas City, Missouri, and then bronze at the 1985 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

[10] Although Blumberg wanted to continue performing together, Seibert decided to end their partnership in order to pursue other interests.

[11] A long-time choreographer for Stars on Ice, in 2003 he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography along with Sandra Bezic, A.C. Ciulla, Christopher Dean, and Jamie Isley.