In Glitz & Grit: Secrets Beyond the Spotlight, a world-class pair skater journeys from glittering stages to quiet courage of new beginnings. Triumphs & setbacks—from stunning lifts & body dysmorphia to building, then sacrificing. More than applause, she discovers lasting strength in grit and love. This memoir inspires courage at every crossroads.

Glitz & Grit: Beyond the Spotlight by Christine Reeves Beleznay
Christine Reeves Beleznay

Christine Reeves Beleznay

Christine Reeves Beleznay is a former world-class professional figure skater whose 25-year career spanned 22 countries, television specials, elite cabarets, and iconic stages including Le Lido in Paris, Disney on Ice, and Radio City Music Hall. Known for her signature adagio lifts and captivating showgirl artistry, she built a life on the edges of her blades—one defined by discipline, daring, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

When the spotlight dimmed, Christine reinvented herself again and again: as a fitness and performance coach, Pilates specialist, stunt double, and later as a mindset trainer dedicated to helping athletes overcome fear and develop resilience. Her own journey—surviving career-ending injuries, navigating body-image battles, rebuilding after divorce, and raising her son as a single mother—shaped her into a powerful advocate for growth through adversity.

Today, Christine inspires audiences with her message of falling, rising, and reinventing, translating the lessons learned from global stages and personal trials into meaningful guidance for athletes, parents, and anyone confronting change. Her work continues to empower others to discover strength beyond the spotlight and courage in every new beginning.

 

Praise

Christine’s latest work is an engaging and well-crafted narrative that offers both depth and authenticity and provide a poignant perspective on personal struggles and resilience, leaving a lasting impression.
The narrative successfully evokes the atmosphere of the 1980s and 1990s skating show era, immersing readers in a time of artistry and transformation within the sport.
Overall, this book is a remarkable achievement, well-written, deeply engaging, and emotionally resonant. Congratulations to Christine on creating a work that is both memorable and meaningful.

– Erin Culley