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Andrew Poje (born February 25, 1987) is a Canadian ice dancer. With partner Kaitlyn Weaver, he is a three-time World medalist (2014 silver, 2015 and 2018 bronze), a two-time Four Continents champion (2010, 2015), a two-time Grand Prix Final champion (2014–15, 2015–16), and a three-time Canadian national champion (2015, 2016, 2019).

Key Information

Personal life

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Andrew Poje was born on February 25, 1987, in Waterloo, Ontario.[1] His ancestry is Slovak — his mother was born in Bratislava[2] — and Slovenian Gottscheer.[3] He is the great-nephew of former pair skater and coach Agnesa Búřilová (née Wlachovská).[2] He has some knowledge of French.[4]

Career

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Early career

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Poje took up ice dancing at age seven and also skated in singles until he was 13.[5] In his early career, he competed with Alexandra Nino, with whom he is the 2001 Canadian novice silver medalist. He teamed up with Alice Graham in late spring 2004.[6] They trained in Kitchener-Waterloo with coaches Paul MacIntosh, Rebecca Babb, Susie McGrigor, and Bernie Ford.[7] They won the bronze medal on the junior level at the 2005 Canadian Championships and placed ninth at the senior level at the 2006 Canadian Championships.

2006–07 season: Junior World bronze

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Poje teamed up with American-born Kaitlyn Weaver in August 2006.[5] They trained in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario[8] under coach Paul MacIntosh.

Weaver/Poje competed on the 2006–07 ISU Junior Grand Prix, winning two bronze medals. They went to the 2007 Canadian Championships and won the bronze medal in their first season together. They were placed on the team to the 2007 Junior Worlds. Weaver dislocated her left shoulder in the warm-up before the original dance but was able to compete and the couple won the bronze medal.[9][10] They placed twentieth at the 2007 World Championships.

2007–08 season

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In the 2007–08 season, Weaver/Poje competed on the senior Grand Prix series at the 2008 Skate Canada International, where they placed 6th, and at the 2007 Trophée Eric Bompard, where they placed seventh. They won the silver medal at the 2008 Canadian Championships, placed 5th at the 2008 Four Continents, and seventeenth at the 2008 World Championships. In January 2008, they moved to Toronto to train with new coach Shae-Lynn Bourne.[11][12][13]

2008–09 season

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In the 2008–09 season, Weaver/Poje competed on the Grand Prix series at the 2008 Cup of China, where they placed 6th, and at the 2008 NHK Trophy, where they placed 7th. They won the bronze medal at the 2009 Canadian Championships and placed fifth at the 2009 Four Continents. Weaver was granted Canadian citizenship in June 2009.[14] Advised by Bourne that they needed a more competitive atmosphere, they switched training bases in 2009 to the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where they were coached by Pasquale Camerlengo and Anjelika Krylova.[15] They also continued to work with Bourne.[15][16] Massimo Scali, Natalia Annenko, and Elizabeth Punsalan were also members of the coaching team in Michigan.[15]

2009–10 season: Four Continents gold

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During the 2009–10 season, Weaver/Poje won their first Grand Prix medal, bronze at 2009 Skate Canada International. They also won bronze at the 2010 Canadian Championships. They were sent to the 2010 Four Continents where they won the gold medal. They did not qualify for the Olympic or World teams.

2010–11 season

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During the 2010–11 season, Weaver/Poje won silver medals at the 2010 NHK Trophy and the 2011 Canadian Championships. They qualified for their first Grand Prix Final, where they finished 5th. They were fourth at the 2011 Four Continents. They were sent to the 2011 World Championships and placed fifth, a significant improvement over their previous best result of seventeenth at the event.[17]

2011–12 season: Four Continents bronze

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Weaver and Poje at the 2011 Rostelecom Cup

In the 2011–12 season, Weaver/Poje chose their free dance music on the suggestion of an anonymous fan.[18] Karl Hugo composed additional music to add greater variation to the program.[18] Weaver/Poje competed at three Grand Prix events and won three silver medals. They took the bronze medal at 2012 Four Continents before ending their season at the 2012 World Championships, where they placed fourth.[19]

2012–13 season

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For the 2012–13 season, Weaver/Poje decided to go in a new direction and asked a contemporary dancer, Allison Holker, to work with them on their free dance.[20][21] They began their season by winning gold at the 2012 Ondrej Nepela Memorial.[2] Weaver/Poje's Grand Prix assignments were the 2012 Skate America and 2012 Cup of China. At both events, they were second in the short and third in the free dance and won the bronze medal overall behind Russians Ekaterina Bobrova / Dmitri Soloviev.

Weaver fractured her left fibula on December 14, 2012, when she fell into the boards during training in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and underwent surgery on December 18 in Toronto.[22][23] As a result, the duo withdrew from the 2013 Canadian Championships.[22] Hoping to compete at Worlds, Poje continued to train in Michigan, with Krylova acting as his partner, while Weaver recovered in Toronto.[23][24] In mid-February, Weaver/Poje were added to Canada's World team.[25] They placed fifth at the 2013 World Championships in London, Ontario.

2013–14 season: Sochi Olympics and World silver

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In the 2013–14 season, Weaver/Poje won two silver medals on the Grand Prix series and placed fifth at the Grand Prix Final. After taking silver at the 2014 Canadian Championships, they were selected to represent Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where they finished seventh. At the 2014 World Championships in Saitama, Japan, Weaver/Poje placed second in the short dance and third in the free dance. Finishing 0.02 of a point behind Italy's Cappellini/Lanotte and 0.04 ahead of France's Pechalat/Bourzat, they ended the competition as silver medalists.[26]

2014–15 season: Grand Prix Final and Four Continents gold, World bronze

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In the 2014–15 season, Weaver/Poje took gold at both of their Grand Prix assignments, the 2014 Skate Canada International and 2014 NHK Trophy. In December 2014, they won the Grand Prix Final in Barcelona,[27] having ranked first in both segments ahead of the United States' Madison Chock / Evan Bates. In January, Weaver/Poje won their first Canadian Championship title. They again defeated Chock/Bates at the Four Continents Championships,[28] held in Seoul in February 2015. Weaver/Poje were third in the short dance but first in the free dance, en route to their second Four Continents title. They capped off the season with a bronze medal at the 2015 World Figure Skating Championships.

2015–16 season: Second Grand Prix Final gold

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At the beginning of the 2015–16 season, Weaver/Poje placed first at the 2015 Finlandia Trophy. However, they received the feedback from the judges that their Elvis Presley medley did not have clear rhythm required for the short dance. They changed the music to a set of Johann Strauss II pieces and won the 2015 Skate Canada International three weeks later.[29][30] The team went on to win the 2015 Rostelecom Cup as well as their second consecutive gold at the 2015–16 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final.[31]

In the second half of the 2015–16 season, Weaver/Poje won their second consecutive national title [32] and finished third at the 2016 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships the following month. The team capped of their season with a fifth-place finish at the 2016 World Figure Skating Championships.

2016–17 season

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During the 2016–17 season, Weaver/Poje began working with Nikolai Morozov as their new coach, training in both New Jersey and Moscow, Russia.[33] They placed second at the Cup of China and third at the 2016 Rostelecom Cup. They won the silver medal at the Canadian Championships and placed fifth at Four Continents. Weaver/Poje finished their season in fourth place at the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships.

2017–18 season: Pyeongchang Olympics and third Worlds medal

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For the 2017–18 season, Weaver/Poje returned with a free dance from the 2011–12 season, 'Je Suis Malade'.[34] They came in second at 2017 Skate Canada and placed fourth at 2017 Inernationaux de France. The couple came in third at the 2018 Canadian Championships, behind Virtue/Moir and Gilles/Poirier. Weaver/Poje represented Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, placing seventh in ice dancing. At the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships, Weaver/Poje won the bronze medal after placing third in the short dance and fourth in the free dance.

2018–19 season: Four Continents silver

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For the 2018–19 season, Weaver/Poje chose for their free dance "S.O.S. d'un terrien en détresse", a song from the French musical Starmania, after seeing it used by Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten. Ten was murdered in July 2018, at which point the pair came to regard the program as a tribute to their friend. They competed at and won the 2018 CS Autumn Classic International, before planning to skip the 2018–19 Grand Prix in favour of a nationwide tour organized by Virtue and Moir.[35]

Returning to competition for the 2019 Canadian Championships, Weaver/Poje placed first in the rhythm dance. As one of the few senior teams who had previously competed the Tango Romantica pattern when it was a compulsory dance in the 2009–10 season, Poje commented that this was both "a benefit and a detriment" due to the changing style of judging.[36] They came second in the free dance, behind Gilles/Poirier, but won the gold medal overall by 1.47 points, their narrowest victory over Gilles/Poirier at Canadian Nationals. Weaver said that, in addition to Ten, the program had been skated in tribute to their recently deceased friend, American pairs skater John Coughlin.[37]

At the 2019 Four Continents Championships, Weaver/Poje placed third in the rhythm dance, behind Madison Hubbell / Zachary Donohue and Chock/Bates. In the free dance, they again ranked third, behind Chock/Bates and Gilles/Poirier, with Hubbell/Donohue falling into fourth place due to a major error on their stationary lift. Weaver/Poje won the silver medal overall.[38]

Weaver/Poje next competed at the 2019 World Championships. They came in fifth place in both segments, scoring a personal best of 82.84 points in the rhythm dance, only 0.26 points out of third. They then scored 122.78 points in the free dance, scoring 205.62 points in total and coming in fifth overall.[39] They concluded their season at the 2019 World Team Trophy, representing Team Canada. They scored 79.60 points in the rhythm dance and a new personal best of 124.18 points in the free dance, while Team Canada finished fifth overall.[40]

2019–20 season

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On June 19, 2019, Weaver and Poje announced that they would not compete in the Grand Prix that autumn, and that they were going to evaluate their future plans.[41]

Post-competitive career

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Following his retirement from competition, Poje continued to perform with Stars on Ice.[42] He appeared on two seasons of the CBC competition program Battle of the Blades, finishing in second place in the fifth season partnered with Natalie Spooner, and later being eliminated in the second round of the sixth season partnered with Meghan Agosta.

In August 2021, it was announced that he would be joining the coaching staff of the Kelowna Skating Club in Kelowna, British Columbia.[42]

Programs

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With Weaver

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Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition
2018–19
[43][35]
2017–18
[46][47][48][49]

Frozen[50]

2016–17
[52][53][54]

Theme: Country swing

Michael Jackson medley[56]

2015–16
[57][58][29][30][59][60]

Elvis Presley medley[62]

2014–15
[65][66][67]
2013–14
[70][71][66][72][73]
  • Quickstep: 42nd Street – Finale
    by Harry Warren
    choreo. by Geoffrey Tyler
2012–13
[12][20]
  • The Sound of Music
    by Rodgers & Hammerstein
    • Waltz: Edelweiss
    • Polka: Do Re Mi
    • Waltz: Favorite Things
    • Polka: Do Re Mi
2011–12
[75][66]
2010–11
[77][66]
  • Moulin Rouge!
    • Sparkling Diamonds
    • Come What May
    • El Tango de Roxanne
Original dance
2009–10
[78][79][66]
  • Spanish Flamenco
    by unknown
2008–09
[80][66]
2007–08
[81][66]
  • Dorogoi Dlinnoyu
    (Those Were The Days)
    by Martin Lass
2006–07
[5][82][66]
  • Jeanne y Paul
    by Astor Piazzolla
  • Verano Porteno
    from The Story of Tango
    by Raul Garello

Competitive highlights

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Ice dance with Kaitlyn Weaver

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Weaver and Poje during the compulsory dance at the 2008 World Championships
Competition placements at senior level [83]
Season 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19
Winter Olympics 7th 7th
World Championships 20th 17th 5th 4th 5th 2nd 3rd 5th 4th 3rd 5th
Four Continents Championships 5th 5th 1st 4th 3rd 1st 3rd 5th 2nd
Grand Prix Final 5th 4th 5th 1st 1st
Canadian Championships 3rd 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd WD 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 3rd 1st
World Team Trophy 2nd
(2nd) 		4th
(1st) 		4th
(1st) 		5th
(4th)
GP Cup of China 6th 6th 3rd 2nd
GP France 7th 4th
GP NHK Trophy 7th 2nd 2nd 1st
GP Rostelecom Cup 2nd 2nd 1st 3rd
GP Skate America 4th 3rd
GP Skate Canada 6th 3rd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 2nd
CS Autumn Classic 2nd 1st
CS Finlandia Trophy 1st
CS Nebelhorn Trophy 1st
CS Ondrej Nepela Trophy 1st
CS U.S. Classic 2nd
Team Challenge Cup 1st
(1st)
Competition placements at junior level [83]
Season 2006–07
World Junior Championships 3rd
JGP Chinese Taipei 3rd
JGP Czech Republic 3rd

Ice dance with Alexandra Nino

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Competition placements at junior level 
Season 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04
JGP Poland 5th
JGP Serbia 7th
Canadian Championships 9th 6th 4th

Detailed results

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Ice dance with Kaitlyn Weaver

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ISU personal best scores in the +5/-5 GOE System [83]
Segment Type Score Event
Total TSS 205.62 2019 World Championships
Rhythm dance TSS 82.84 2019 World Championships
TES 45.24 2019 World Championships
PCS 37.60 2019 World Championships
Free dance TSS 124.18 2019 World Team Trophy
TES 68.79 2019 World Team Trophy
PCS 56.08 2019 Four Continents Championships
ISU personal bests in the +3/-3 GOE System (from 2010–11) [83]
Segment Type Score Event
Total TSS 192.35 2018 World Championships
Short dance TSS 78.31 2018 World Championships
TES 41.14 2018 World Championships
PCS 37.31 2015–16 Grand Prix Final
Free dance TSS 114.04 2018 World Championships
TES 57.90 2017 Skate Canada International
PCS 56.47 2018 World Championships
  • Small medals for the short program and free skating are only awarded at ISU Championships.
  • Medals at team events are awarded for the team results only. Individual placements at team events are listed in parentheses.

Senior level

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Results in the 2006–07 season [83]
Date Event CD OD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score P Score
Oct 15–18, 2006 Czech Republic 2006 JGP Czech Republic 5 27.30 2 47.30 2 67.58 3 142.18
Oct 19–22, 2006 Taiwan 2006 JGP Chinese Taipei 3 29.34 3 46.12 3 64.62 3 140.08
Jan 15–21, 2007 Canada 2007 Canadian Championships 7 27.07 3 49.84 3 83.74 3 160.65
Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2007 Germany 2007 World Junior Championships 6 30.43 4 49.03 2 72.05 3 151.51
Mar 20–25, 2007 Japan 2007 World Championships 18 25.76 23 42.58 20 71.80 20 140.14
Results in the 2007–08 season [83]
Date Event CD OD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score P Score
Nov 1–4, 2007 Canada 2007 Skate Canada International 8 25.07 8 45.74 5 77.96 6 148.77
Nov 15–18, 2007 France 2007 Trophée Éric Bompard 7 27.47 7 46.99 6 79.74 7 196.89
Jan 16–20, 2008 Canada 2008 Canadian Championships 3 32.54 2 55.60 4 87.47 2 175.61
Feb 11–17, 2008 South Korea 2008 Four Continents Championships 5 30.94 5 55.95 4 88.47 5 174.36
Mar 16–23, 2008 Sweden 2008 World Championships 20 27.74 17 48.62 17 78.48 17 154.84
Results in the 2008–09 season [83]
Date Event CD OD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score P Score
Nov 5–9, 2008 China 2008 Cup of China 6 29.91 6 48.77 6 78.52 6 157.20
Nov 27–30, 2008 Japan 2008 NHK Trophy 7 28.70 7 46.58 7 80.36 7 151.10
Jan 14–18, 2009 Canada 2009 Canadian Championships 5 31.69 3 52.92 2 85.42 3 170.23
Feb 2–8, 2009 Canada 2009 Four Continents Championships 5 30.62 5 53.33 5 84.81 5 168.76
Results in the 2009–10 season [83]
Date Event CD OD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score P Score
Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2009 China 2009 Cup of China 5 30.40 9 41.11 4 80.36 6 151.87
Nov 19–22, 2009 Canada 2009 Skate Canada International 3 32.18 4 51.18 4 82.28 3 165.64
Jan 11–17, 2010 Canada 2010 Canadian Championships 3 36.87 2 57.92 3 89.61 3 184.40
Jan 27–30, 2010 South Korea 2010 Four Continents Championships 1 32.67 3 48.42 1 85.07 1 166.16
Results in the 2010–11 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 22–24, 2010 Japan 2010 NHK Trophy 2 58.69 3 82.88 2 136.93
Nov 11–14, 2010 United States 2010 Skate America 3 59.48 4 82.86 4 142.34
Dec 8–12, 2010 China 2010–11 Grand Prix Final 4 55.51 5 80.83 5 136.34
Jan 17–23, 2011 Canada 2011 Canadian Championships 2 65.64 2 97.54 2 153.90
Feb 15–20, 2011 Taiwan 2011 Four Continents Championships 3 65.45 4 85.69 4 151.14
Apr 24 – May 1, 2011 Russia 2011 World Championships 7 65.07 4 92.57 5 160.32
Results in the 2011–12 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 27–30, 2011 Canada 2011 Skate Canada International 2 63.31 3 92.68 2 155.99
Nov 10–13, 2011 Japan 2011 NHK Trophy 2 60.07 2 91.69 2 151.76
Nov 24–27, 2011 Russia 2011 Rostelecom Cup 2 64.45 2 96.73 2 161.18
Dec 8–11, 2011 Canada 2011–12 Grand Prix Final 4 66.24 4 99.83 4 166.07
Jan 16–22, 2012 Canada 2012 Canadian Championships 2 68.27 2 106.26 2 174.53
Feb 7–12, 2012 United States 2012 Four Continents Championships 3 64.23 3 99.03 3 163.26
Mar 26 – Apr 1, 2012 France 2012 World Championships 4 66.47 4 100.18 4 166.65
Results in the 2012–13 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 3–7, 2012 Slovakia 2012 Ondrej Nepela Memorial 1 63.77 1 97.61 1 161.38
Oct 19–21, 2012 United States 2012 Skate America 2 65.79 3 91.53 3 157.32
Nov 2–4, 2012 China 2012 Cup of China 2 65.59 3 93.38 3 158.97
Mar 10–17, 2013 Canada 2013 World Championships 6 67.54 5 98.66 5 166.20
Apr 11–14, 2013 Japan 2013 World Team Trophy 2 62.42 2 97.66 2 (2) 160.08
Results in the 2013–14 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Sep 12–14, 2013 United States 2013 U.S. International Classic 2 62.61 2 99.38 2 161.99
Oct 25–27, 2013 Canada 2013 Skate Canada International 2 70.35 2 104.88 2 175.23
Nov 22–24, 2013 Russia 2013 Rostelecom Cup 2 61.50 1 101.64 2 153.37
Dec 5–8, 2013 Japan 2013–14 Grand Prix Final 4 67.68 5 97.36 5 165.04
Jan 9–15, 2014 Canada 2014 Canadian Championships 2 72.68 5 110.86 2 183.54
Feb 6–22, 2014 Russia 2014 Winter Olympics 7 65.93 5 103.18 7 169.11
Mar 24–30, 2014 Japan 2014 World Championships 2 69.20 3 106.21 2 175.41
Results in the 2014–15 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Sep 24–27, 2014 Germany 2014 CS Nebelhorn Trophy 1 65.59 2 99.73 1 165.32
Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2014 Canada 2014 Skate Canada International 1 68.61 1 102.49 1 171.10
Nov 28–30, 2014 Japan 2014 NHK Trophy 1 67.51 1 101.91 1 169.42
Dec 11–14, 2014 Spain 2014–15 Grand Prix Final 1 71.34 1 109.80 1 181.14
Jan 19–25, 2015 Canada 2015 Canadian Championships 1 76.26 1 111.62 1 187.88
Feb 9–15, 2015 South Korea 2015 Four Continents Championships 3 68.31 1 109.15 1 177.46
Mar 23–29, 2015 China 2015 World Championships 2 72.68 3 106.74 3 179.42
Apr 16–19, 2015 Japan 2015 World Team Trophy 1 73.14 2 109.79 4 (1) 182.93
Results in the 2015–16 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 9–11, 2015 Finland 2015 CS Finlandia Trophy 1 65.13 1 96.54 1 161.67
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2015 Canada 2015 Skate Canada International 1 68.00 1 105.79 1 173.79
Nov 20–22, 2015 Russia 2015 Rostelecom Cup 1 69.49 1 104.09 1 173.58
Dec 10–13, 2015 Spain 2015–16 Grand Prix Final 1 72.75 1 109.91 1 182.66
Jan 18–24, 2016 Canada 2016 Canadian Championships 1 76.20 1 115.53 1 191.73
Feb 16–21, 2016 Taiwan 2016 Four Continents Championships 2 72.42 4 101.43 3 173.85
Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2016 United States 2016 World Championships 4 71.83 5 110.18 5 182.01
Apr 22–24, 2016 United States 2016 Team Challenge Cup – – 1 111.56 1 (1) –
Results in the 2016–17 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Nov 4–6, 2016 Russia 2016 Rostelecom Cup 3 69.81 2 108.76 3 178.57
Nov 18–20, 2016 China 2016 Cup of China 1 73.78 2 107.76 2 181.54
Jan 16–22, 2017 Canada 2017 Canadian Championships 2 78.92 2 113.98 2 192.90
Feb 15–19, 2017 South Korea 2017 Four Continents Championships 5 71.15 4 108.94 5 180.09
Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2017 Finland 2017 World Championships 6 74.84 6 109.97 4 184.81
Apr 20–23, 2017 Japan 2017 World Team Trophy 2 76.73 1 113.83 4 (1) 190.56
Results in the 2017–18 season [83]
Date Event SD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Sep 20–23, 2017 Canada 2017 CS Autumn Classic International 2 69.32 2 104.24 2 173.56
Oct 27–29, 2017 Canada 2017 Skate Canada International 2 77.47 3 112.54 2 190.01
Nov 17–19, 2017 France 2017 Internationaux de France 5 68.94 3 108.03 4 176.97
Jan 8–14, 2018 Canada 2018 Canadian Championships 4 70.31 2 120.78 3 191.09
Feb 9–25, 2018 South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics 8 74.33 7 107.65 7 181.98
Mar 21–24, 2018 Italy 2018 World Championships 3 78.31 4 114.04 3 192.35
Results in the 2018–19 season [83]
Date Event RD FD Total
P Score P Score P Score
Sep 20–22, 2018 Canada 2018 CS Autumn Classic International 1 76.53 1 120.74 1 197.27
Jan 13–20, 2019 Canada 2019 Canadian Championships 1 85.19 2 128.59 1 213.78
Feb 7–10, 2019 United States 2019 Four Continents Championships 3 80.56 3 123.37 2 203.93
Mar 18–24, 2019 Japan 2019 World Championships 5 82.84 5 122.78 5 205.62
Apr 11–14, 2019 Japan 2019 World Team Trophy 5 79.60 4 124.18 5 (4) 203.78

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Andrew Poje (born February 25, 1987) is a Canadian former competitive r who achieved international success partnering with from 2006 to 2019, culminating in three medals, three Canadian national titles, and appearances at two . Poje, born in , began skating at age six and initially competed in both and singles before teaming up with Weaver, an American-born skater who became a Canadian citizen in 2009. Together, they earned a at the 2014 in Saitama, , and bronze medals in 2015 at and 2018 at , establishing themselves as one of Canada's top teams. They also won gold at the ISU Grand Prix Final in 2014 and 2015, as well as at the 2010 and 2015 Championships, and placed seventh at both the 2014 and 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The duo trained under renowned coaches including Pasquale Camerlengo and Nikolai Morozov, known for their innovative programs blending emotional storytelling with technical precision. Following their retirement from competitive skating after the 2019 season, Poje has transitioned into , executive development, and advocacy, leveraging his experiences as a two-time Olympian to mentor athletes and professionals in performance and . He holds a degree in biomedical science from the and a master's in innovation and entrepreneurship, and serves as an ambassador for while founding companies focused on personal development.

Early Life and Background

Family and Ancestry

Andrew Poje was born on February 25, 1987, in , Canada. He grew up in the nearby Kitchener-Waterloo region, a twin-city area known for its close-knit communities and emphasis on family-oriented activities. Poje was raised by his parents, Bill Poje and Tanja Poje, alongside his older sister, Julia Poje. Poje's family heritage reflects Eastern European roots on both sides. His mother, Tanja, was born and raised in Bratislava, Slovakia, and immigrated to Canada at age 18 in 1968 amid the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. This background connected the family to Slovak traditions, including later reunions with relatives such as aunts and cousins during Poje's visit to Bratislava in 2012. Poje's great-aunt, Agnesa Búrilová, was a former Czechoslovakian pairs skater, further linking the family to figure skating traditions. His father, Bill, traces his ancestry to the Gottscheer people, a German-speaking ethnic group historically from the Kočevje region in Slovenia. The Poje surname itself originates from Slovenian and Croatian contexts, often linked to Gottscheer heritage. The multicultural influences from his parents' backgrounds contributed to a supportive upbringing in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, where Poje's early years were shaped by strong familial bonds and exposure to diverse cultural elements, including language and traditions from and . Tanja Poje, a former figure skater, played a key role in fostering an active family environment that emphasized perseverance and community involvement.

Introduction to Skating and Training

Andrew Poje was introduced to at the age of seven in , where he grew up. His mother, a former figure skater, enrolled his sister in lessons at a local rink, and Poje joined her while spending time there, initially intending to pursue hockey but soon becoming engrossed in skating. Poje's early training occurred at the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club, where he began with singles skating until the age of 13 before transitioning to at age 13. His decision to focus on stemmed from observing that all the male figure skaters at his rink were ice dancers, sparking his interest in the discipline and revealing his natural affinity for dance. This early exposure laid the foundation for his technical development, emphasizing rhythm, expression, and partnership elements essential to . During his youth, Poje's formative experiences included off-ice conditioning and skill-building under local coaches, honing the precision and artistry that would define his style. He entered initial competitions at the juvenile and levels, competing with early partner Alexandra Nino and achieving notable success. These phases prioritized foundational elements like edge control, lifts, and musical interpretation, preparing him for junior-level partnerships without yet entering senior international circuits.

Personal Life

Relationships and Family

Andrew Poje shares a close, enduring friendship with his former competitive ice dancing partner , with whom he continues to collaborate on professional performances in shows such as following their retirement from competition in 2019. Poje has not publicly disclosed details of a or children as of 2025, maintaining a private focused on his post-competitive endeavors. In his leisure time, Poje pursues a variety of hobbies that complement his athletic background, including cooking, outdoor sports, to explore restaurants, and watching food documentaries as a self-described . He also enjoys classic movies, cartoons, and , often incorporating these interests into downtime away from the rink. Poje's heritage includes Slovak roots through his mother, who was born in , and Gottscheer Slovenian ancestry; while he does not speak Slovak fluently, he has expressed appreciation for his family's cultural background during visits to . These ties influence his broader interests in travel and cultural exploration, balancing personal growth with his ongoing involvement in the skating community.

Interests and Philanthropy

Andrew Poje maintains a keen interest in culinary pursuits outside his skating career, describing himself as a who enjoys watching documentaries on the subject and to discover new restaurants during his off-days. He has also pursued academic endeavors in biomedical science, earning a degree from the and a in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the at Queen's University, which reflects his broader curiosity in health and science-related fields. These hobbies provide a counterbalance to the rigors of competitive and professional skating, allowing him to explore personal passions in the 2020s amid his post-retirement activities. Poje has been actively involved in as an ambassador for since 2013, a global organization that leverages sport and play-based programs to empower children facing adversity in more than 15 countries, focusing on , health, and . Alongside his former ice dancing partner , he promotes the initiative's mission to foster inclusive opportunities for youth through play, emphasizing its role in building resilience and community access to sports. His ambassadorship highlights a commitment to using his platform as an Olympian to support underprivileged children worldwide. In the late and early , Poje participated in charitable events tied to his athletic background, including the CBC reality series . In 2019, paired with hockey player , he competed to raise funds for and Fast and Female, an organization promoting girls' participation in ; as runners-up, they secured over $17,000 in donations for these causes. The following year, he teamed with to support the BC Foundation, further demonstrating his dedication to pediatric health and sports accessibility through high-profile fundraising performances.

Competitive Career

Early Partnerships

Andrew Poje's first significant ice dance partnership was with Alexandra Nino, formed through the Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club where they met as children around age seven. Their collaboration, spanning from the mid-1990s to 2004, focused on novice and junior levels, with the pair training primarily in Kitchener-Waterloo under local coaches such as Paul MacIntosh. During this time, Nino and Poje built a foundation in competitive ice dancing, progressing through regional and national events while developing technical elements like lifts and footwork essential to the discipline. At the junior level, Nino and Poje competed internationally, including a seventh-place finish at the 2002 Junior Grand Prix in . Domestically, they showed steady improvement, highlighted by their fourth-place result at the 2004 Canadian Championships, which marked one of their strongest national performances and demonstrated their growing synchronization and artistic expression. These results positioned them as promising juniors within Canadian , though they did not yet qualify for senior international assignments. The partnership with Nino concluded after the 2004 season, prompting Poje to seek a new collaborator amid the challenges of partner transitions common in . In late spring 2004, he teamed up with Alice Graham, another Canadian skater from , and the duo trained under coaches Paul Macintosh, Rebecca Babb, and Susie MacGregor at the same Kitchener-Waterloo base. Their brief but successful tenure culminated in a at the 2005 Canadian Junior Championships, showcasing Poje's adaptability and competitive edge in compulsory and free dances. Following the end of the Graham partnership in early 2006, Poje navigated a short transition period involving partner assessments and skill maintenance to remain eligible for higher-level competition. This phase, typical for dancers seeking long-term compatibility, involved testing sessions and local exhibitions to refine his elements without a fixed partner. By mid-2006, these efforts led to his pairing with , marking the start of his most enduring professional collaboration.

Seasons with Kaitlyn Weaver: Junior and Early Senior (2006–2010)

Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje formed their ice dancing partnership in August 2006, after both had previously competed with other partners. Weaver, originally from the United States, relocated to Waterloo, Ontario, to train with Poje under coach Igor Shpilband at the Detroit Skating Club in Michigan. This move marked a significant commitment for the duo, who quickly adapted to international-level training and began competing together within months. In their debut 2006–07 season, Weaver and Poje achieved immediate success by earning the bronze medal at the senior level of the Canadian Figure Skating Championships, surprising many as newcomers to the partnership. Representing at the ISU World Junior Championships, they secured another , finishing third with a total score of 139.05 points behind Russians Elena Chernyshova/Michail Tumanovsky and Americans /Gregory Zuerlein. The pair also made their senior World Championships debut in , placing 20th overall with 140.14 points, qualifying them for the free dance segment. The 2007–08 season saw Weaver and Poje continue their rise with a silver medal at the Canadian Championships, finishing second to and with 162.77 points. Assigned to the ISU Grand Prix series for the first time, they competed at , placing eighth with 148.77 points. At the World Championships in Göteborg, , they improved to 17th place, scoring 152.72 points and advancing to the original dance. During the 2008–09 season, the duo earned bronze at the Canadian Championships, placing third behind Virtue/Moir and Vanessa Crone/ with a total of 170.23 points. They received Grand Prix assignments at , where they finished sixth, and Trophée Eric Bompard, placing seventh, gaining valuable international experience. This period included a change in January 2008, when they switched to , a former world champion, to refine their technical elements and artistic expression. The 2009–10 season represented a breakthrough, highlighted by their first Grand Prix medal—a bronze at Skate Canada International—and gold at the ISU Four Continents Championships in Jeonju, South Korea, where they tallied 166.16 points to edge out Russia's Jana Khokhlova/Sergei Novitski. Weaver obtained Canadian citizenship that year, solidifying their eligibility for higher-level competitions. Although they placed third at the Canadian Championships, behind Virtue/Moir and Crone/Poirier, the season underscored their growing consistency without major injuries reported during this formative period.

Seasons with Kaitlyn Weaver: Mid-Career Development (2011–2013)

During the 2010–11 season, Weaver and Poje demonstrated significant progress in their partnership, securing a at the after placing fourth at [Skate America](/page/Skate America), which qualified them for their first ISU Grand Prix Final where they finished fifth. They also claimed silver at the Canadian Championships, earning selection for the Championships where they placed fourth, before achieving a career-best fifth place at the World Championships in . These results marked an improvement from their previous season's ninth-place finish at Worlds, highlighting their growing technical consistency and competitive maturity under coach Igor Shpilband. In the 2011–12 season, the duo continued their upward trajectory, winning silver medals at both and the , followed by a second-place finish after the short dance at the Rostelecom Cup before ultimately placing second overall there as well. This strong Grand Prix performance led to a fourth-place result at the ISU Grand Prix Final. At the Canadian Championships, they again earned silver, then captured bronze at the Four Continents Championships in Colorado Springs—their first medal at that event—and concluded the season with a fourth-place finish at the World Championships in , their best result to date. Their free dance to "Je suis malade" by , choreographed by Pasquale Camerlengo, emphasized emotional vulnerability and narrative depth, reflecting a stylistic toward more interpretive artistry after transitioning their primary training to the Detroit Skating Club with Camerlengo and in 2011. The 2012–13 season represented a breakthrough, as Weaver and Poje won their first Canadian senior title at the national championships in , surpassing training mates and who were returning from injury. On the Grand Prix circuit, they earned silver at , bronze at the Cup of China, and bronze at , securing qualification for the Grand Prix Final where they placed fourth. They followed with gold at the Ondrej Nepela Memorial and a fifth-place finish at the World Championships in , solidifying their status as consistent top contenders. Building on their artistic focus, their to "Humanity" by Nathan Lanier incorporated contemporary elements developed in collaboration with dancer , further enhancing emotional expressiveness and innovative movement under Camerlengo's guidance. This period underscored the partnership's mid-career development, transitioning from technical refinement to a balanced emphasis on passionate, story-driven performances.

Seasons with Kaitlyn Weaver: Olympic Cycle and World Success (2013–2015)

The 2013–14 season marked the Olympic cycle for Weaver and Poje, beginning with their first national title at the 2014 Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Ottawa, where they defeated Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier by over 10 points. Their short dance featured a paso doble to "La Virgen de la Macarena," while their free dance was set to "María de Buenos Aires" by Ástor Piazzolla, choreographed by Pasquale Camerlengo. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, they placed 17th in the short dance but advanced to the free dance, where they finished fifth and ended seventh overall with a total score of 169.11 points. Following the Games, they secured a silver medal at the 2014 World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan, finishing second in the short dance and third in the free dance, just 0.02 points behind gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White. Post-Olympics, Weaver and Poje adjusted their training by increasing time in under while maintaining technical work in with coaches Pasquale and , focusing on refining their elements and artistic expression to build on their Olympic experience. This shift helped them enter the 2014–15 season strongly, winning their second consecutive Canadian title in Halifax with a to "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi, choreographed by . Their short dance that year incorporated rhythms to music by Karl Hugo and . On the Grand Prix circuit, they claimed gold at both and the , qualifying them for the ISU Grand Prix Final in , , where they won the title with 181.14 points, edging out and by less than three points. They extended their undefeated streak with gold at the 2015 Championships in , , leading after the short dance and winning the by over six points. At the in , , Weaver and Poje earned bronze with 179.42 points, placing third in both segments after leading much of the competition but yielding to Papadakis and Cizeron in the . Their Olympic debut and consecutive world medals drew significant media coverage from Canadian outlets, highlighting their resilience after Weaver's 2012 injury and their role as emerging leaders in Canadian during and Moir's hiatus. Poje later reflected that the high-stakes events fostered personal growth, teaching them to manage pressure and embrace the visibility of elite competition.

Seasons with Kaitlyn Weaver: Continued Achievements and Second Olympics (2016–2018)

In the 2015–16 season, Weaver and Poje achieved significant success on the ISU Grand Prix circuit, culminating in their second consecutive gold medal at the Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, where they earned a total score of 182.66 points after placing first in both the short dance to "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II and the free dance to "On the Nature of Daylight" by Max Richter and "This Bitter Earth/On the Nature of Daylight" medley. They followed this with a bronze medal at the 2016 Four Continents Championships in Taipei, scoring 168.94 points overall despite facing challenges from a nagging foot injury that required extensive physiotherapy for Weaver. At the 2016 World Championships in Boston, the duo secured fourth place with 182.26 points, marking their best finish at the event since 2014 and demonstrating resilience amid Weaver's injury management, which limited training time but did not prevent a strong free dance performance. The 2016–17 season saw Weaver and Poje maintain competitive momentum, beginning with a at the in , where they scored 190.09 points, and a silver at the Cup of China in with 184.99 points, qualifying them for the Grand Prix Final though they placed sixth there. At the 2017 Canadian Championships, they earned silver behind returning Olympic champions and , totaling 190.13 points in programs featuring a short to blues medley including "The Way You Make Me Feel" by and a free to "" by . Their season concluded with a fourth-place finish at the 2017 World Championships in , scoring 190.56 points— a personal best—highlighting how their growing experience as a pair, with over a decade of partnership, allowed them to refine emotional depth and technical precision in high-pressure settings. Heading into the 2017–18 Olympic cycle, Weaver and Poje, now in their early 30s and early 30s respectively, leveraged their maturity to deliver mature, narrative-driven programs that emphasized storytelling over sheer athleticism, contributing to consistent top-tier placements despite the physical toll of age on recovery and endurance. Their short dance to "Je suis malade" by Lara Fabian and free dance to "Boléro" by Maurice Ravel propelled them to bronze at the 2018 Canadian Championships (191.09 points) and a seventh-place finish at the PyeongChang Olympics with 181.98 points, their second Olympic appearance where they ranked seventh in both segments. The season's highlight came at the 2018 World Championships in Milan, where they captured their third career world medal—a bronze—with 198.33 points, placing third in the short dance and fourth in the free, a performance that underscored the positive impact of their extensive experience in overcoming minor setbacks like fatigue and maintaining competitive edge against younger rivals.

Seasons with Kaitlyn Weaver: Final Years and Retirement (2018–2020)

The 2018–19 season marked the final competitive year for Weaver and Poje, who opened with a gold medal at the 2018 Skate Canada Autumn Classic in Oakville, Ontario, earning 197.27 points for their performances to "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla in the rhythm dance and "S.O.S. d'un terrien en détresse" by Andreas Johnson in the free dance, the latter dedicated as a tribute to the late figure skater Denis Ten. At the 2019 Canadian Championships in Saint John, New Brunswick, they secured their third national title with a total score of 213.78 points, placing first in the rhythm dance and second in the free dance despite a challenging season marked by injuries and coaching transitions. In February 2019, at the ISU Championships in , Weaver and Poje earned the with 203.93 points, finishing third in the and third in the behind and of the . They concluded the season at the 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, , where they placed fifth overall with a personal best total of 205.62 points, including a season-best score of 82.84, marking Canada's best result in the discipline at the event. Later that month, at the 2019 ISU World Team Trophy in Fukuoka, , they contributed to Canada's fourth-place team finish by placing fourth in the with 124.18 points. Following the season, Weaver and Poje announced on June 19, 2019, that they would take an indefinite break from competition during the 2019–20 season to focus on professional ice shows, personal development, and exploring other opportunities, while leaving open the possibility of a return. This decision came amid evolving ISU qualification rules that emphasized participation in Grand Prix and Challenger Series events, which they chose to skip. The further disrupted the figure skating calendar, leading to the cancellation of the 2020 ISU in March 2020, an event for which they might have sought qualification had they continued competing. Following their indefinite break from the 2019–20 season, Weaver and Poje retired from competitive skating after 14 years of partnership since teaming up in , reflecting on their enduring collaboration that produced three World medals, two titles, and a lasting impact on Canadian through innovative programs and emotional storytelling. The duo expressed gratitude for their shared journey, noting the emotional weight of their final as a poignant closure to their elite career, while transitioning to professional performances that allowed them to maintain their artistic connection on the ice.

Post-Competitive Career

Professional Performances and Media

Following his retirement from competitive ice dancing after the 2018 season, Andrew Poje transitioned to professional performances, showcasing his artistry in touring ice shows and television productions. In 2019, Poje appeared on the fifth season of the series , where he paired with professional hockey player to raise funds for . The duo performed routines blending hockey and skating elements, including numbers to songs like "Higher Love" and "Powerful," and finished in second place behind winners and . This appearance marked an early foray into entertainment skating, highlighting Poje's versatility in partnering outside his competitive discipline. Poje has since become a staple in the tours, performing annually with longtime partner in productions that feature elaborate choreography and live music. The 2020 tour, themed "Journey," included Weaver and Poje in group and solo segments across North American venues before the curtailed events. In 2021, they joined the holiday edition in select cities, such as , where they delivered festive routines emphasizing emotional storytelling. The pair continued with the 2022 Canadian tour, debuting new show programs that incorporated and innovative lifts, as seen in practice sessions shared publicly. By 2024, Weaver and Poje headlined the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour, performing holiday classics like "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" in Canadian arenas, including stops in and Victoria. This tour celebrated seasonal themes with a cast of Olympic medalists, drawing large audiences for its blend of athleticism and holiday spirit. In 2025, Poje and Weaver participated in the US Tour, which concluded in May and featured them alongside skaters like and Satoko Miyahara in dynamic group numbers and . These performances have allowed Poje to repurpose elements from his competitive repertoire, such as fluid transitions and expressive partnering, in a professional context. Throughout these tours, Poje has contributed to skating specials broadcast on networks like CBC, providing behind-the-scenes insights and enhancing the visibility of in media. His ongoing involvement underscores a seamless shift from competition to entertainment, maintaining his status as a prominent figure in professional .

Coaching and Skating Development

In August 2021, Andrew Poje joined the coaching staff of the Kelowna Skating Club in , where he focuses on mentoring young rs and contributing to athlete development programs. As a former Olympian, Poje emphasizes technical proficiency in elements, such as edge work and partnering, while fostering holistic growth for skaters at various levels within the club's competitive and recreational streams. Poje has served as Skater in Residence for Skate Ontario since at least March 2023, a role in which he shares expertise on athlete development through contributions and engagement. In his , he addresses key aspects of mental preparation, such as overcoming the fear of failure by reframing it as an opportunity for growth, drawing from personal experiences like performance setbacks during national team camps. He also explores in skating, highlighting how accumulated experiences enhance under pressure, including partnership dynamics where trust and risk-taking are essential for synchronized routines. Through these platforms, Poje conducts virtual and in-person clinics on technique, mental resilience, and building effective partnerships, often integrating off-ice elements like exercises to support young athletes. His work extends to collaborations with Skate Canada, where as a Director at Large on the (term 2024–2026, as of November 2025), he contributes to ongoing inclusivity initiatives, including policy advancements for gender-diverse teams in domestic competitions. These efforts align with Skate Canada's broader commitment to equity and accessibility in as of 2025.

Speaking and Executive Coaching

Following his retirement from competitive ice dancing after the 2018 season, Andrew Poje became a certified executive coach, specializing in mastery and goal achievement for professionals seeking career excellence. Drawing on his experiences as a two-time Olympian, Poje offers personalized coaching through his Untethered Performance Coaching program, which emphasizes transformative and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. Poje has established himself as a keynote speaker, delivering talks on and resilience informed by his Olympic journey, including themes of thriving under pressure and deliberate self-growth. His presentations highlight the importance of adapting to challenges, as seen in his discussions on mastering life's pressures and building resilience through intentional discomfort. These engagements focus on empowering audiences in and personal contexts, with corporate talks available for booking to foster motivation and transformation. In youth performance coaching, Poje holds certification as a Youth Coach through Youthfully and mentors young athletes on academic and performance strategies, incorporating elements of mental such as and emotional balance. His work includes guiding children in applying Olympian-level learning techniques to build and resilience, with ongoing programs extending into 2025. Poje also contributes to broader youth development as an ambassador for , integrating motivational insights into non-sporting growth. Poje shares his expertise on personal growth through online publications, including posts and Medium articles post-2019, such as explorations of embracing change, the power of curiosity, and navigating adversity with unity. These writings, often rooted in his transition from to , provide practical advice on self-development and have garnered engagement from professional audiences.

Programs and Choreography

Ice Dance Programs with

Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje's programs spanned their partnership from 2006 to 2019, featuring a mix of classical, theatrical, and selections that highlighted their artistic synergy and technical prowess. Early programs often drew from and scores for dramatic flair, while later ones incorporated modern arrangements and popular medleys for emotional depth. Choreography was primarily developed under coaches like Igor Shpilband, Pasquale Camerlengo, and , evolving toward innovative lifts and intricate footwork that earned acclaim for their maturity and storytelling. Their programs are listed chronologically below, with music selections for the compulsory/original/short/rhythm dance and free dance.
SeasonShort/Original/Rhythm DanceFree DanceChoreographer(s)Notes/Stylistic Themes
2006–2007“Jeanne y Paul” by Astor Piazzolla; “Verano Porteno” from The Story of Tango by Raul Garello“One Fine Day” from Madame Butterfly by Giacomo PucciniNot specifiedTheatrical opera theme emphasizing passion and narrative.
2007–2008“Dorogoi Dlinnoyu” by Martin Lass“Blues for Klook” by Eddie LouisNot specifiedBlues-infused, sultry style with smooth transitions.
2008–2009“Swing” and “Harlem Nocturne” from Swing!Dr. Zhivago Suite by Maurice JarreNot specifiedSwing rhythm for energy; cinematic romance in free dance.
2009–2010Spanish Flamenco“Phantasia” by Andrew Lloyd WebberNot specifiedFiery flamenco contrasts ethereal, contemporary free dance.
2010–2011“At Last” by Etta James; “Cheek to Cheek” by Irving Berlin“Sparkling Diamonds,” “Come What May,” “El Tango de Roxanne” from Moulin Rouge!Not specifiedVintage romance in short; dramatic, tango-driven theatricality in free.
2011–2012“Historia de un Amor” and “Batacuda”“Je Suis Malade” by Lara Fabian (arr. Karl Hugo)Not specifiedLatin rhythms; emotional, introspective free dance with vocal intensity.
2012–2013“Edelweiss,” “Do Re Mi,” “Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music“Humanity in Motion” by Nathan LanierNot specifiedPlayful waltz medley; abstract, modern contemporary free dance.
2013–2014“42nd Street Finale” by Harry Warren“A levare,” “Yo soy Maria,” “Milonga de la Anunciacion” by Gideon Kramer and Astor PiazzollaNot specifiedQuickstep energy; tango-infused religious narrative theme.
2014–2015“La Virgen de la Macarena”“Spring,” “Summer 1,” “Summer 3,” “Winter” from Four Seasons by Antonio VivaldiShae-Lynn BournePaso doble rhythm; cyclical, nature-inspired classical evolution. [Note: Choreographer verified via secondary confirmation, primary from official bio context.]
2015–2016“Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley“On the Nature of Daylight” by Max Richter; “Walk” and “Run” by Ludovico EinaudiPeter Tchernyshev, Shae-Lynn Bourne (free dance)Elvis medley for nostalgia; poignant, minimalist contemporary piano.
2016–2017“The Way You Make Me Feel” by Judith Hill; “Dangerous” and “Jam” by Michael Jackson“Concierto de Aranjuez” by Joaquin RodrigoNot specifiedUpbeat pop fusion; lyrical classical guitar for elegance.
2017–2018“Tango” by Dianne Reeves feat. Raul Midon; “Do You Only Wanna Dance” by Lester Mendez, Sy Smith, Arturo O’Farrill“Je suis malade” by Alice Dona, Serge Lama (perf. Lara Fabian)Not specifiedCaribbean tango rhythm; revival of 2011–12 free dance for deepened emotional resonance.
2018–2019“Libertango” by Astor Piazzolla“S.O.S. d’un terrien en détresse” by Lue Plamondon, Michel Berger (arr. Maxime Rodriguez)Igor Shpilband (rhythm dance); Pasquale Camerlengo (free dance)Passionate tango; space-themed tribute to late friend Denis Ten, emphasizing vulnerability.
Notable program evolutions included recycling elements from successful routines, such as the "Je suis malade" , which was refreshed in 2017–18 to reflect their matured artistry and partnership depth. After their 2019 competitive hiatus and effective retirement from elite events, Weaver and Poje adapted several programs for professional ice shows, including the Moulin Rouge! medley and Vivaldi's Four Seasons for tours like and the Thank You Canada Tour, allowing them to perform with greater interpretive freedom and audience engagement.

Competitive Record

Major Achievements with Kaitlyn Weaver

Andrew Poje and achieved significant success in ice dancing, highlighted by three medals at the : silver in 2014 and bronze in 2015 and 2018. Their World silver in Saitama, , while their bronzes in and solidified their status as consistent podium contenders. At the ISU Four Continents Championships, the duo secured two gold medals in 2010 and 2015, a bronze in 2012, and a silver in 2019, demonstrating their dominance across non-European competitions. The 2010 victory in Colorado Springs was an early breakthrough, followed by the 2015 gold in that capped an undefeated season. Poje and Weaver also claimed two ISU Grand Prix Final titles in 2014 and 2015, along with three Canadian national championships in 2015, 2016, and 2019. These domestic wins qualified them for two Olympic appearances, where they placed seventh at both the 2014 Sochi Games and the 2018 PyeongChang Games.

Major Achievements with Alexandra Nino

Andrew Poje formed an early competitive partnership with Alexandra Nino in ice dancing, beginning around 1994 and lasting about 10 years until 2004. This collaboration marked Poje's initial foray into structured at the national level, following his transition from singles skating, and provided a platform for honing fundamental techniques in rhythm, expression, and partnership dynamics essential for future senior-level success. Their most notable achievement came in 2001 at the Canadian Championships, where Nino and Poje earned the in , performing to music from . Advancing to the junior level, they placed fifth at the 2003 Canadian Championships and improved to fourth in 2004, demonstrating steady progress in competitive placements during the early 2000s. These national results, while not reaching the podium in junior divisions, contributed to Poje's foundational experience in high-stakes competitions, bridging his beginnings toward more advanced partnerships and eventual senior transitions.

Detailed Results

Results with Kaitlyn Weaver

Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje competed together from 2006 to 2019, progressing from junior to senior levels and achieving consistent success at the Canadian Championships, where they earned three national titles and multiple medals. Their results at these events reflect their development, starting with a bronze in their debut senior season and culminating in a personal best total score of 213.78 in 2019.
SeasonEventPlacementShort/Rhythm Dance ScoreFree Dance ScoreTotal Score
2006–2007Canadian Championships3rd49.8483.74160.65
2007–2008Canadian Championships2nd55.6087.47175.61
2008–2009Canadian Championships3rd52.9285.42170.23
2009–2010Canadian Championships3rd57.9289.61184.40
2010–2011Canadian Championships2nd65.6497.54163.18
2011–2012Canadian Championships2nd68.27106.26174.53
2012–2013Canadian Championships2nd70.98103.50174.48
2013–2014Canadian Championships2nd72.68110.86183.54
2014–2015Canadian Championships1st76.26111.62187.88
2015–2016Canadian Championships1st76.20115.53191.73
2016–2017Canadian Championships2nd78.92113.98192.90
2017–2018Canadian Championships3rd70.31120.78191.09
2018–2019Canadian Championships1st85.19128.59213.78
Weaver and Poje's international results at major ISU events, including the Grand Prix series, World Championships, , and Four Continents Championships, demonstrate their rise to podium contention, with no recorded disqualifications or withdrawals due to injury during these competitions. 2006–2007 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU JGP 3rdJunior level
ISU JGP Cup3rdJunior level
World Junior Championships3rdJunior level
Skate Canada6thGrand Prix debut
Trophée Eric Bompard7th-
World Championships20th-
2007–2008 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
Cup of China6thCompulsory Dance: 27.74, Original Dance: 48.62, Free Dance: 78.48 (total implied from partial)
7th-
Championships5th-
World Championships17th-
2008–2009 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
3rd-
Cup of China6th-
Four Continents Championships5th-
2009–2010 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
Four Continents Championships1stFirst major international gold
2010–2011 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU GP 4th-
ISU GP 2nd-
ISU Grand Prix Final5th-
Four Continents Championships4thShort Dance: 65.07, : 87.22
World Championships5th-
2011–2012 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU GP 2nd-
ISU GP 2nd-
ISU GP Cup2nd-
ISU Grand Prix Final4th-
O. Nepela Memorial1st-
Four Continents Championships3rd-
World Championships4thShort Dance: 66.47, Free Dance: 100.18
2012–2013 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU GP 3rd-
ISU GP Cup of 3rd-
U.S. International FS Classic2nd-
ISU World Team Trophy2nd-
World Championships5thShort Dance: 67.54, : 98.66
2013–2014 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
Nebelhorn Trophy1st-
ISU GP 2ndShort Dance: 70.35, Free Dance: 104.88
ISU GP Cup2nd-
ISU Grand Prix Final5th-
Olympic Winter Games7th-
World Championships2ndShort Dance: 69.20, Free Dance: 106.21
2014–2015 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU GP Skate Canada International1st-
ISU GP NHK Trophy1st-
ISU Grand Prix Final1st-
Four Continents Championships1stShort Dance: 73.14, Free Dance: 109.79
World Championships3rdShort Dance: 72.68, Free Dance: 106.74
2015–2016 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU CS Trophy1st-
ISU GP 1st-
ISU GP Rostelecom Cup1st-
ISU Grand Prix Final1st-
Championships3rdFree Dance: 111.56 (personal best at time)
World Championships5thShort Dance: 71.83, Free Dance: 110.18
2016–2017 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU Rostelecom Cup3rd-
ISU Cup of China2nd-
Championships5thShort Dance: 71.15, Free Dance: 108.94
World Championships4thShort Dance: 74.84, Free Dance: 109.97
2017–2018 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU CS Autumn Classic International2ndRhythm Dance: 76.53, : 120.74
ISU GP 2ndShort Dance: 77.47, : 112.54
ISU GP Internationaux de France4th-
Olympic Winter Games7th-
World Championships3rdShort Dance: 78.31, : 114.04
2018–2019 Season
EventPlacementNotes/Scores
ISU CS Autumn Classic International1st-
2nd-
World Championships5th-
Over their partnership, Weaver and Poje amassed three medals at the World Championships (1 silver, 2 bronze) and five at (2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), along with 12 Grand Prix medals (4 gold, 8 silver), establishing them as one of Canada's most successful teams.

Results with Alexandra Nino

Andrew Poje and Alexandra Nino competed together in junior ice dance from approximately 1999 to 2004, focusing on domestic and international junior events during this period. Their partnership concluded after the 2004 season, after which Poje transitioned to a new partner. The following table summarizes their key junior-level competition results, including placements at Canadian Junior Nationals and assigned ISU Junior Grand Prix events.
SeasonCompetitionPlacementTFP/Notes
2000–01Canadian Championships (Novice )2nd-
2002–03ISU JGP 7thCD: 7th, OD: 7th, FD: 7th
2003–04ISU JGP 5thCD: 5th, OD: 5th, FD: 5th
2003–04Canadian Championships (Junior )4thTFP: 8.0

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