is a retired American-born Japanese ice dancer. With her brother Chris Reed, she is a seven-time Japanese national champion (2008–2011, 2013–2015).

Personal life Reed was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her mother is Japanese and her father is American. She was a dual citizen of Japan and the United States until she turned 22. Japanese law required those who are dual citizens at birth to relinquish their dual citizenship, so Cathy Reed chose Japanese citizenship at the age of 22 in order to continue to represent Japan in ice dancing. She competed in ice dancing with her younger brother, Chris Reed, until her retirement in April 2015. Her younger sister, Allison Reed, is also an ice dancer, who represented Georgia with Otar Japaridze, and Israel with Vasili Rogov; she currently represents Lithuania with Saulius Ambrulevičius.

Reed and her skating siblings grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey.Nemcek, Brenda A. "Raising Olympians: Warren's Three Reed Siblings Competing In Sochi Olympics", TAP into Warren, February 6, 2014. Accessed November 30, 2017. "Cathy Reed (born June 5, 1987) and Chris Reed (born July 7, 1989) are the 5-time Japanese national champions (2008 - 2011, 2013). Younger sister Allison Reed (born June 8, 1994) attended Warren Middle School and Watchung Hills Regional High School.... All three of the siblings are from Warren Township and now train in Hackensack."

On March 17, 2020, Reed's sister, Allison announced on her social media that their brother, Chris, had suddenly died in Detroit, Michigan, on March 14, 2020, due to cardiac arrest. President of the JSF, Akihisa Nagashima paid tribute to him: "I am absolutely stunned by the sad news. I would like to offer my deepest appreciation to Chris Reed for his contribution to Japanese ice dancing over the years and extend condolences to his family. May Mr. Reed rest in peace."

A memorial service was held at a Michigan funeral home on March 21, 2020, and was publicly live-streamed on numerous platforms. Reed paid tribute to him in both Japanese and English: "I miss your voice. I miss your big smile. I miss holding your hand. But I'll be strong for you, Chris."

At the 2022 NHK Trophy, Reed got to see her sister, Allison, whom she hadn't previously been able to see in over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Career Chris and Cathy Reed initially began with singles skating, before deciding to skate together when Cathy was 12. They approached Shae-Lynn Bourne and she became their coach, along with Nikolai Morozov, who choreographed their first program. They trained in Hackensack, New Jersey. The Reeds won the novice ice dancing title at the 2006 U.S. Championships. They decided to represent Japan beginning in the 2006–07 season. While novice national champions are usually given a chance to compete on the Junior Grand Prix, Cathy Reed was too old at the time of their win to compete as a junior internationally. The Reeds accepted an offer to compete for Japan, advancing immediately to the senior level.

After advancing to the senior level, they placed fourth at the 2006 Golden Spin of Zagreb, and second at the 2007 Japan Championships behind Nozomi Watanabe and Akiyuki Kido. At the 2007 Four Continents, they placed 7th, ahead of several teams who had been competing as seniors much longer.

Reed underwent knee surgery twice after tearing the meniscus in his knee, and later tearing the medial collateral ligament. He was off the ice for five months.

Making their Grand Prix debut, the Reeds placed 9th at the 2007 Skate America and 8th at the 2007 NHK Trophy. They won the Japanese national championships. They repeated their 7th-place finish at the Four Continents, and then placed 16th at the 2008 Worlds. They represented Japan at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, finishing in 17th place. They won the silver medal at the 2011 Asian Winter Games.

The Reeds finished 5th at both the NHK Trophy and Skate America during the 2012–13 season. They were named in the Japanese team to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and 2015 Worlds, where they finished outside the top 20.

Coaching career After the 2014–15 figure skating season, Reed retired from competitive figure skating and now works as a coach and choreographer; she coaches ice dance as well as skating skills for singles skaters. She is currently based at the Kinoshita Academy in Uji, Kyoto. She has spoken about the challenges of teaching ice dance in Japan, as there are relatively few rinks and singles skating is more popular, making it difficult for teams to find time on the ice to practice. As a choreographer, she takes inspiration from both Japanese and international dance and theater styles.

Her current and former students include:

Daiya Ebihara Tomoki Hiwatashi Marin Honda Sumika Kanazawa Ayumi Katogani / Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda Mana Kawabe Nao Kida / Masaya Morita Mariko Kihara Rika Kihira Yuto Kishina Riria Kono Ikura Kushida Ikura Kushida / Koshiro Shimada Satoko Miyahara Sumitada Moriguchi Ryoga Morimoto Haruna Murakami Yuna Nagaoka / Sumitada Moriguchi Shunsuke Nakamura Haruya Sasaki Ayumi Shibayama Mao Shimada Sae Shimizu Sae Shimizu / Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda Yuna Shiraiwa Rion Sumiyoshi Sena Takahashi Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda Rinka Watanabe Kei Yamada Hana Yoshida Utana Yoshida / Masaya Morita

Programs (with Chris Reed)

Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition 2014–2015 Flamenco: El Cid: Farruca by Thomas Hickstein, Elva La Guardia Paso Doble: Gato Montes by Hugo Montenegro Moon River Mr. Lucky The Big Blow Out by Henry Mancini River Flows in You by Yiruma 2013–2014 Quickstep: Puttin' On the Ritz by Irving Berlin Foxtrot: Harlem Nocturne by Earle Hagen Quickstep: Puttin' On the Ritz by Irving Berlin Ona Hei (from Total War: Shogun 2) by Jeff van Dyck Bitter Sweet Water (from Hell Girl Mitsuganae) by Hiromi Mizutani Good Death Ona Hei (from Total War: Shogun 2) by Jeff van Dyck The Prayer by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli

Onmyoji by Shigeru Umebayashi 2012–2013 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: June Bride Barn Dance The Beatles: Golden Slumbers Carry that Weight The End The Prayer by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli 2011–2012 La Llama by Chris Ice Whatever Happens by Michael Jackson Drums by Basic J Chale Chalo (from Lagaan) by A. R. Rahman Mon Amour by David Visan Chale Chalo (from Lagaan) by A. R. Rahman 2010–2011 The Addams Family: by Marc Shaiman Party ... For Me? The Tango Just for a Little While by Smokin' Joe Kubek Band Ain't No Sunshine by Al Jarreau Think by Aretha Franklin (from The Blues Brothers) Original dance 2009–2010 Japanese: Sakura Kodo Angels & Demons by Joshua Bell, Hans Zimmer 2008–2009 Charleston: Money, Money (from Cabaret soundtrack) Il Mirto E La Rosa by Alessandro Safina 2007–2008 Zorba the Greek by Mikis Theodorakis Prayer in the Night (Suite No. 4 by George Frideric Handel modern arrangement) 2006–2007 Tango Jalousie Libertango by Astor Piazzolla 2005–2006 Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo

Competitive highlights

With Chris Reed for Japan Results International Event 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 Olympics 17th 21st Worlds 16th 16th 15th 13th 24th 20th 18th 22nd Four Continents 7th 7th WD 7th GP NHK Trophy 8th 8th 7th 7th 7th 5th 6th 6th GP Skate America 9th 7th 5th Golden Spin 4th 5th Nebelhorn 4th NRW Trophy 2nd Toruń Cup 2nd Asian Games 2nd National Japan Champ. 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st WD 1st 1st 1st Team events Olympics 5th T World TeamTrophy 3rd T 5th P 1st T 6th P 3rd T 4th P 3rd T 6th P GP = Grand Prix; WD = Withdrew T = Team result; P = Personal result; Medals awarded for team result only.

With Chris Reed for the United States National Event 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 U.S. Championships 1st N. Eastern Sectionals 10th N. 5th N. 1st N. North Atlantic Regionals 1st N. N. = Novice level

References

External links

Cathy & Chris Reed official blog