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Victor Kraatz was born on 7 April, 1971 in West Berlin, West Germany, is a Canadian ice dancer. Discover Victor Kraatz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

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Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 7 April, 1971
Birthday 7 April
Birthplace West Berlin, West Germany
Nationality West Berlin

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Victor Kraatz Height, Weight & Measurements

At 52 years old, Victor Kraatz height is 1.78 m .

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Who Is Victor Kraatz's Wife?

His wife is Maikki Uotila (m. 2004)

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Victor Kraatz Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Victor Kraatz worth at the age of 52 years old? Victor Kraatz’s income source is mostly from being a successful dancer. He is from West Berlin. We have estimated Victor Kraatz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1971

Victor Kraatz, (born April 7, 1971) is a Canadian former ice dancer.

Born on April 7, 1971, in West Berlin, Victor Kraatz grew up in Switzerland.

At age 15, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

1980

Kraatz began to skate in 1980.

In Switzerland, former pair skaters Mona and Peter Szabo taught him basic skills.

His first ice dancing partner was Analisa Beltrami of Switzerland.

After his move to Canada, Kraatz was coached by Joanne Sloman in Vancouver, British Columbia.

1990

In the early 1990s, he switched to Eric Gillies and Josee Picard in Montreal, Quebec.

He had a partnership with Taryn O'Neill.

1991

On April 20, 1991, Kraatz began skating with Shae-Lynn Bourne, who had been a pair skater until that time.

Bourne tried out with him in Boucherville, Quebec, on the suggestion of a coach, Paul Wirtz.

During their career, Bourne/Kraatz were coached at various times by Tatiana Tarasova, Natalia Dubova, Uschi Keszler, Marina Klimova and Sergei Ponomarenko, and Nikolai Morozov.

1996

They won their first medal at a World Championships in 1996.

According to figure skating writer and historian Ellyn Kestnbaum, their performance emphasized the athleticism of ice dance instead of the traditional ballroom style approach.

For the 1996—1997 season, "in response to suggestions that they increase the complexity and danciness of their free skate", they used music from the 1956 movie High Society, in which they used a mostly athletic and non-narrative approach with mostly quickstep and swing rhythms that emphasized the soft knees they were known for.

Kestnbaum also stated, "Only their costumes and the occasional reliance on traditional dance holds suggested any gendered identity for each partner".

Their choice of rhythms allowed them to continue to emphasize their technique and athleticism while following the sport's rules and guidelines, but without depending upon "the erotic narratives attached to other ballroom rhythms".

As a result, both partners were able to present themselves as athletes capable of executing positions and able to support each other's weight, while following the ice dance traditions of "male-female couplehood".

in this way, along with their choice of dance holds, rhythms, and costumes, they were able to establish their performance within the sport's ballroom dance traditions.

1997

For the 1997–98 season, their free dance was modeled after Riverdance, with footwork instruction provided by Riverdance lead dancer Colin Dunne.

Bourne/Kraatz became known for their deep edges and soft knees.

They were credited with perfecting and popularizing the hydroblading technique.

The program included a great amount of up-and-down hops in place on their toes and side-by-side footwork.

2000

In 2000, Bourne and Kraatz choreographed their own free dance program; it was first season vocal music was allowed in ice dance, so their music was set to vocal selections by Harry Connick, Jr. They missed the 2000 Four Continents and 2000 World Championships due to Bourne's knee surgery.

In spring 2000, they changed coaches, moving to Tatiana Tarasova and Nikolai Morozov in Newington, Connecticut.

2002

Bourne/Kraatz withdrew from their 2002 Grand Prix events due to Bourne's injury.

They won their tenth Canadian national title and their third Four Continents title.

2003

In 2003, he and his partner, Shae-Lynn Bourne, became the first North American ice dancers to win a World Championship.

Bourne/Kraatz went on to become the first World champions in ice dancing from North America, winning gold at the 2003 World Championships in Washington, D.C. They retired from competition at the end of the season.

On October 21, 2003, they announced the end of their partnership; while Bourne enjoyed show skating, Kraatz said he wanted "to experiment with other things and follow up on other dreams that I have".

2004

Kraatz married Finnish ice dancer Maikki Uotila on June 19, 2004, in Helsinki, Finland.

2005

In 2005, Kraatz joined the B.C. Centre of Excellence.

2006

They have two sons – Oliver, born September 14, 2006, in North Vancouver, British Columbia; and Henry, born on July 10, 2010.

2007

In January 2007, they were inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame.

Kraatz represented CPA Boucherville in Boucherville, Quebec.

After retiring from skating, Kraatz studied marketing and began working at a marketing agency in Yaletown, British Columbia.

2012

In the winter of 2012–13 season, he switched to coaching hockey players.

(with Bourne)

(with Bourne)