2023-24 SEASON NOTES
RD Music: "I Want To Break Free" by Queen and "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie
FD Music: Music from the musical
Ghost
IJS PERSONAL BESTS
International Competition
SP – 51.52 (2023 Junior Grand Prix, Poland)
FS – 83.70 (2023 Junior Grand Prix, Poland)
Final Score – 135.22 (2023 Junior Grand Prix, Poland)
U.S. Qualifying Competition
RD – 55.86 (2024 U.S. Ice Dance Final, Junior)
FD – 80.55 (2024 U.S. Ice Dance Final, Junior)
Final Score – 136.41 (2024 U.S. Ice Dance Final, Junior)
SKATING NOTES
Began partnership in March 2023.
Cui began skating after watching
Frozen ... Her sister, Ela, also skates and she says she has been the most fortunate to share her skating journey with her ... Won gold in junior combined at 2022 National Theatre on Ice.
Eckert first went skating in 2010 in New York City with his sister and shortly after they started Learn to Skate lessons. ... Previously skated with Avery Landis (2018-20) and Kelsey Schaub (2020).
PERSONAL NOTES
Cui has two siblings, Ela and Thomas ... Has sa mini golden doodle named Dumpling ... Hobbies include reading, journaling, thrifting, embroidering and cooking/baking ... Collects crystals
Eckert's parents are Kellianne and Kenneth ... Has three dogs: Cooper, Evie and Duke ... Graduated from Ridley High School ... Hobbies include video games, soccer and swimming.
COMPETITIVE HISTORY
- 2024 U.S. Championships, Junior – 7th
- 2024 U.S. Ice Dance Final, Junior – 6th
- 2023 Junior Grand Prix (Poland) – 7th