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Matteo Zanni

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Matteo Zanni
Born (1987-02-17) 17 February 1987 (age 38)
Milan, Italy
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Figure skating career
CountryItaly
PartnerNatalia Mitiushina (2007–08)
Camilla Pistorello (2006–07)
Anna Cappellini (2001–05)
CoachPaola Mezzadri
Barbara Fusar-Poli
Alessandro Tormenai
Skating clubIce Academy

Matteo Zanni (born 17 February 1987) is an Italian ice dancing coach and former competitor. With Anna Cappellini, he won four medals on the ISU Junior Grand Prix series (two gold) and bronze at the 2004 JGP Final.

Competitive career

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Zanni competed with partner Anna Cappellini from 2001 through 2005. They won the bronze medal at the 2004 Junior Grand Prix final and then placed fifth at the World Junior Championships. In the 2006-07 season, he competed with Camilla Pistorello. They were the 2007 Italian junior national champions. In the 2007-08 season, he competed with Natalia Mityushina. Their partnership ended following that season.[1]

Zanni joined Holiday On Ice and performed as part of the Mystery Tour in South America. In 2011, he coached Olympic champion swimmer Inge de Bruijn during the 4th edition of the Dutch television series Sterren Dansen Op Het IJs and skated with the singer Shaya in Dancing on Ice Greece. He interviewed the Italian rockstar Patty Pravo (Nicoletta Strambelli) in late 2011. In 2013, he joined Feld Entertainment Group to tour the US East Coast and then retired from performing.

Coaching career

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In 2013, Zanni began coaching alongside his former coach, Barbara Fusar-Poli, in Milan.[2][3] Three years later, he became an ISU Technical Specialist.[4][5]

In 2020, Zanni opened his own ice dance skating school in Egna at the Young Goose Academy, where he currently coaches alongside Barbora Řezníčková, Denis Lodola, and Katharina Müller.[6][7][8]

His current students include:

His former students include:

Additionally, Zanni has also choreographed competitive figure skating programs since his retirement. His clients have included:

Personal life

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In his early years, he studied Classical Guitar and Composition. On 18 February 2013, Zanni became a doctor in International Relations at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. He enjoys photography.

Competitive highlights

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With Mitiushina

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International[30]
Event 2007–08
World Junior Championships 15th
National
Italian Championships 2nd J.
J. = Junior level

With Pistorello

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International[31]
Event 2006–07
World Junior Championships 8th
JGP Hungary 5th
JGP Norway 4th
National
Italian Championships 1st J.
JGP = Junior Grand Prix; J. = Junior level

With Cappellini

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International[32][33]
Event 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05
World Junior Champ. 20th 5th WD
JGP Final 3rd
JGP Germany 6th
JGP Hungary 1st
JGP Italy 11th
JGP Mexico 3rd
JGP Serbia 1st
JGP Slovenia 3rd
EYOF 7th
National
Italian Champ. 2nd J. 2nd J. 1st J.
J. = Junior level; JGP = Junior Grand Prix; WD = Withdrew

Skating programs

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With Mitiushina

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Season Original dance Free dance
2007–2008
[34] 		Russian gypsy dance:
  • Orvel (soundtrack)

With Pistorello

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Season Original dance Free dance
2006–2007
[31]

With Cappellini

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Season Original dance Free dance
2004–2005
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2003–2004
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  • Come Antes, Come Nunca, Come Siempre
    by Vicente Amigo
  • Poeta en el Viento
    by Vicente Amigo
2002–2003
[33] 		Waltz and Galop:

References

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  1. ^ "Mityushina/Zanni end partnership". ArtOnIce.it.
  2. ^ "A Passion for Coaching: Interview with Matteo Zanni". Ice Dance. Ice Da. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Barbara Fusar-Poli: "It's challenging to compete with Montreal Academy, they are a true powerhouse. They have so many duos, so many coaches, so many judges. To surpass them, you have to be a head and shoulders above."". FS Gossips. FS Gossips. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  4. ^ Zanni, Matteo. "One month left 📝📚 #isu #figureskating #technicalspecialist #ts #icedance". Instagram. Instagram. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  5. ^ "2024 Santa Claus Cup - Junior Ice Dance - Rhythm Dance". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Staff". Young Goose Academy. Young Goose Academy. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  7. ^ Knight, Sarah. "Matteo Zanni discusses his ice dance teams and coaching philosophy". Anything GOEs. Anything GOEs. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  8. ^ Cloutier, Claire. "The Taschlers Return from Career-Threatening Injury". A Divine Sport. A Divine Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Olexandra BORYSOVA / Aaron FREEMAN: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  10. ^ "Angelina KUDRYAVTSEVA / Ilia KARANKEVICH: 2024–25". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "Katarina MRAZEKOVA / Daniel MRAZEK: 2024/2025 (2nd FD)". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 31 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Mariia Pinchuk / Mykyta Pogorielov: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Anna SIMOVA / Kirill AKSENOV: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  14. ^ "Myroslava TKACHENKO / Riccardo PESCA: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  15. ^ "Aneta VACLAVIKOVA / Ivan MOROZOV: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  16. ^ "Yana BOZHILOVA / Kaloyan GEORGIEV: 2017/2018". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  17. ^ "Chiara CALDERONE / Pietro PAPETTI: 2017/2018". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 11 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Sara CAMPANINI / Francesco RIVA: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Darya GRIMM / Michail SAVITSKIY: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  20. ^ "Hanna JAKUCS / Alessio GALLI: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  21. ^ "Maria KAZAKOVA / Giorgi REVIA: 2023/2024". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  22. ^ "Elisabetta LECCARDI / Mattia DALLA TORRE: 2022/2023". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  23. ^ "Intervista a Giada Russo e Jaime Garcia: una prima stagione dal bilancio positivo, e il futuro ancora tutto da esplorare!". Art on Ice. Art on Ice. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  24. ^ "Natalie TASCHLEROVA / Filip TASCHLER: 2024/2025". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  25. ^ Macii, Niccolo. "Happy to announce our new Short Program 🕺🏼💃🏼". Instagram. Instagram. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  26. ^ "Profile – Layla Karnes & Kenan Slevira". Ice Dance. Ice Dance. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  27. ^ "Elisabetta LECCARDI: 2016/2017". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  28. ^ "Viktoriia LOPUSOVA / Asaf KAZIMOV: 2021/2022". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  29. ^ "Katharina MUELLER / Tim DIECK: 2020/2021". International Skating Union. International Skating Union. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  30. ^ "Competition Results: Natalia MITIUSHINA / Matteo ZANNI". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13.
  31. ^ a b "Camilla PISTORELLO / Matteo ZANNI: 2006/2007". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2007-10-01.
  32. ^ a b "Anna CAPPELLINI / Matteo ZANNI: 2004/2005". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2005-06-12.
  33. ^ a b "Anna CAPPELLINI / Matteo ZANNI: 2002/2003". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2003-04-10.
  34. ^ "Natalia MITIUSHINA / Matteo ZANNI: 2007/2008". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2008-10-09.
  35. ^ "Anna CAPPELLINI / Matteo ZANNI: 2003/2004". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2004-06-05.
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