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Skaters below the Basic 7 level may only take private lessons if the student is enrolled in the Learn To Skate Program. Exceptions are made for adult skaters.
Before you choose a Figure Skating Coach
Figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So, if your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.
Who your child takes private lessons from should not be decided in haste. Your private lesson instructor will be more than just a teacher. He or she will be your child's mentor, guide and role model.
First decide what kind of skater you wish your child to become. Does your little one want to be a serious competitive skater, a semi-serious recreational skater, or just skate for fun? Yes, it is possible to make the perfect match.
THE SERIOUS COMPETITIVE SKATER has made the decision to put many, many hours into practice on and off the ice, commit to several private lessons each week, and to give up "a normal life" to achieve the goals they desire. Champions are not produced by talent alone.
THE SERIOUS RECREATIONAL SKATER will still master many wonderful skating skills, have opportunities to take part in recreational competitions, perform in shows and take skating tests.
THE SERIOUS JUST FOR FUN SKATER masters certain skills. There is nothing wrong with continuing in group lessons or supplementing group lessons with private lessons on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Considering Private Lessons?
All private lessons must be paid at the Front office on a 3-part lesson slip. Private instructors set their own rates and schedules and should be contacted directly.
WHO CAN TAKE PRIVATE LESSONS?
Tots through adults, however, if a skater is below the Basic 7 level, private lessons may only be taken if the student is enrolled in the Learn to Skate Program. Exceptions can be made for adult skaters. See the Learn To Skate brochure.
HOW MANY LESSONS?
You may take as many lessons as your time and budget allows. A typical lesson is usually 20 or 30 minutes long.
TED BUTLER
Specializing in Hocky Skills. Trains athletes in strength, power and explosiveness in multiple sports. He teaches hockey clinics and camps around the country and is the instructor for Learn to Play Hockey at the Lexington Ice Center. For rate information contact Ted at (859) 552-8199 or email ted@operationathlete.com.
DANIELLE INGRAM
Over 12 years teaching experience. She teaches novice moves in the field, pre-juvenile freestyle. PSA Basic Accreditation. Member: USFS, PSA, TFSC. Rates: $16.00 per 20 minute lesson, $20.00 per 30 minute lesson. Contact her at (859) 338-5903 or email danielle_stephens_tfsc@yahoo.com
ROBIN JONES
Twenty five years teaching experience. PSA Registered Dance, Certified Group. Member: PSA, USFS. Rates $18.00 per 20 minute lesson, $25.00 per 30 minute lesson. Contact her at (859) 272-7186 or email rkjones3@windstream.net.
BEN LOGAN
USFSA Pre-Gold compulsory Dance, Novice Free Dance, Intermediate Freestyle, Senior Moves in the Field. Sectional compeitor in Ice Dance. PSA Basic Accreditation Exam. Member of PSA, USFS. Rates: $17.50 per 20 minute lesson, $21.50 per 30 minute lesson. Contact him at (859) 333-3409 or email benlogan80@yahoo.com.
MARTA NILSEN
USFS Senior test in Ice Dance and Moves in the field. Master rated by PSA in Ice Dance, Moves in the field, Sports Schiece Medicine. PSA Certified in Freeskating, Group Lessons, Choreography and Style. Member of PSA, USFS. Rates: $20.33 per 20 minute lesson, $31.00 per 30 minute lesson. Contact her at (502) 713-3149, (859) 963-6482 or email marta@iceskatingworld.com.
ASHLEY PEKRUL
Six years teaching experience. Pre-Juvenile Regional Champion, Intermediate Freestyle, Junior Moves in the Field. Member PSA, USFS, TFSC. PSA BA Exam. Rates: $15.00 per 20 minute lesson, $18.00 per 30 minute lesson. Contact her at (859) 420-8179 or email ashriane@aol.com.
DARCIE ROBB
Five years teaching experience. Pre-Juvenile Moves in the field, Preliminary Freestyle, Bronze Dance, Groups and Synchronized Skating. Experience in ballet, tap, jazz. Specializing in Choreography and Creativity. member: PSA, USFS. Rates: $17.00 per 20 minute lesson, $21.00 per 30 minute lesson. Discount for second week/lesson. Call her at (304)542-5732 or email darcyrobb@yahoo.com.
JUNE WARTA
Twenty years teaching experience. Master Rated PSA Sports Science Medicine. Certified Director, Registered Freestyle. PSA BA Exam. ISI Gold Test Judge. Member: PSA, USFS, ISI, Great Britain/Skate UK, Positive Coaching Alliance. rates: $20.00 per 20 minute lesson, $30.00 per 30 minute lesson. Monthly discount packages available. Contact her at (859) 619-6228, (859) 543-1906 or email stan.warta@insightbb.com.
SARAH WILLIS
Seven years teaching experience. Senior Moves in the Field, Intermediate Freestyle, Pre-Gold Dance, Intermediate Free Dance, Master Rated Sports Science Medicine, Certified Freestyle, Registered Dance and Moves. Member: PSA, USFS, TFSC. Rates $18.00 per 20 minute lesson, $21.00 per 30 minute lesson. Contact her at (859) 221-2151 or email s.willis1@yahoo.com.
