David Shteyngart🍁 FR

More than an athlete

While jumps and spins can be taught, genuine musicality cannot.

True artist

He doesn’t skate to the music — he skates through it

David has an exceptional ability to connect movement with music. Every edge, every transition, every gesture has meaning. He doesn’t simply skate to the music — he skates through it, allowing the audience to feel the story rather than just watch a program.

David’s skating journey began with an interpretive program to “People Are Strange” by The Doors. He was tiny — barely making it around the rink before the music ended — but something remarkable happened. He completely became the character. Every movement had intention; every expression told the story. The judges remembered him. He won.

David Shteyngart — studio portrait

“He is unique.”

— the very first words from the commentator at David’s National Championship debut

Every audience deserves his best

Although known for his competitive results, David also loves performing in exhibitions and gala shows. But, true to his personality, he has never believed that a show is an excuse to take the easy route.

Most skaters use exhibitions to relax and entertain. David uses them to challenge himself. Whether skating in front of judges or an audience, he includes difficult jumps, challenging spins, and demanding choreography — because, for him, every performance deserves his very best. For David, figure skating has never been about collecting medals alone. It is about combining athletic excellence with storytelling and creating performances that people remember long after the final pose.

Performance opportunities

Invite David to perform

David is open to invitations for skating shows, gala performances, exhibitions, special events and creative projects involving skating or athletic movement. Suitable commercial, film or television opportunities may also be considered where advanced skating is required.