Patrice Lauzon
He transformed Canadian ice dancing from a technical discipline into a powerful, theatrical art form alongside his partner and wife.
Born 1975 (age 51)·Canadian ice dancer·Birthday: November 26·Generation X
Biography
Patrice Lauzon, born in Montreal, carved his path on the ice not just as an athlete but as a storyteller. His partnership with Marie-France Dubreuil, which began in 1995 and later became a marriage, redefined the emotional possibilities of ice dance. They were known for sophisticated, often sensual programs that pushed boundaries, making them fan favorites even before they stood on the world podium. Their competitive peak yielded back-to-back World silver medals in 2006 and 2007, a testament to their artistic and technical mastery. After retiring, they seamlessly transitioned to coaching in Montreal, where their school has become a global epicenter for ice dance, mentoring a new generation of champions who carry forward their philosophy of performance.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Patrice was born in 1975, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Patrice's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1975Born
Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Gas: $0.57/galHome: $27,600Min wage: $2.10/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & TennilleBest Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1980Started school
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1988Became a teenager
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1991Could drive
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1993Could vote
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1996Turned 21
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2005Turned 30
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 40
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 50
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 51 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won consecutive World silver medals in ice dance with Marie-France Dubreuil in 2006 and 2007.
- Co-founded the Montreal-based school Ice Academy of Montreal (I.AM), a leading training center for elite ice dancers.
- Coached multiple world champion ice dance teams, including Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron.
Did You Know?
He and his wife and skating partner, Marie-France Dubreuil, are the founders of the ice show 'Art on Ice' in Switzerland.
He initially trained as a singles skater before switching to ice dance.
He and Dubreuil were known for their iconic 'Somewhere in Time' free dance program.
“We use our bodies to tell a story that goes beyond the technical elements.”
