· 10+ years of coaching experience teaching all levels from Learn to Skate classes to international skates
· Holds US Gold/Senior tests in Moves in the Field, Free Dance, and Pattern Dance
· Canadian Gold tests in Freestyle, Skills, Dance, and Interpretive
· Enjoys sharing her love and passion for the sport through a wide variety of disciplines including Freestyle, Moves, Ice Dance, in addition to skating skills/footwork, choreography, holiday show production and beginner skating skills
· Proud member of USFS, PSA, and Learn to Skate USA
· Has PSA Registered Free Skate Accreditation, Masters in Sports Science & Medicine from PSA and CER A
· Received her BBA from Florida International University with Summa Cum Laude
· Proud member of the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
· 10 years of coaching experience teaching all levels, from Learn to Skate classes to international skaters
· Holds US Gold/Senior tests in Moves in the Field, Free Dance and Dance Pattern, as well as tests in Free Skate and Pairs
· Dedicated to helping his skaters reach their goals by sharing his love and enthusiasm for the sport
· Teaches a wide variety of disciplines including Freestyle, Moves, Ice Dance, in addition to specializing in skating skills/footwork, holiday show production and pole harness experience for all level of jumps
· Proud member of USFS, PSA, and Learn to Skate USA
· Has his PSA Registered Group Accreditation, Masters in Sports Science & Medicine from PSA and CER-A
· Proud member of the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
Over 33 years of experience in all hockey and figure skating levels in the USA and Canada. She is certified National level 3 professional by Skate Canada and PNCE.
Certified in CER A, Safe Sport, and is a certified coach for hockey and power skating with USFSA and PSA.
Certified elite fitness coach and certified in PT trainer specialized in strength and conditioning and sport nutritionist with ISSA.
BS degree in Finance with University of Quebec in Montreal.
Speaks English and French.
Her experience includes training with a AAA traveling hockey teams and competitive skaters up to senior level. This includes senior couple in dance, a pair team in the top 10 junior level at the Canadian Championships, top 5 at the novice level at the US Championships, and a National Championship Title in Solo Dance.
Gisele enjoys teaching private and group lessons on and off ice. She has a lot of experience in different programs as well as skaters around the world.
Proud member of the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
· Over 20 years of coaching experience for freestyle, MIF, synchro, off-ice training, dance teams and has coached skaters at multiple sectional competitions
· Passed PSA rating exams in freestyle, dance, team, and groups
· Proud member of USFS, PSA, Champions’ Edge Skating Club & Learn to Skate USA
· CER A-Level, ISI Gold Level Judge
· South Atlantic Regional competitor and medalist in both singles and ice dancing
· Trained with World and Olympic coaches such as Donald Laws, Carol Fox, Bill Fauver, and David & Rita Lowery
· Master’s Degree in Sports Coaching, B.A. in Psychology
· Florida teaching certificate for K-6, Gifted Education, and ESOL
2005 US National Champion, 2005 Southwest Regional Champion, 2006 Southwest Regional Bronze Medalist and 2006 US National Competitor
Trained with Olympic Coach, Tammy Gambill, Olympic Choreographer, Phillip Mills and Olympic Athletic Trainer, Tyrone Bennett in Southern California
Over 20 years of skating experience and over 10 years of coaching experience teaching all levels from Learn to Skate classes to international skaters
Specializes in jump and spin technique, moves in the field, choreography and power skating
Specializes in off-ice training with strength and conditioning, motorized spinner, technique in spin and jump rotation, stretching and injury prevention/rehab
Proud member of USFS, PSA, Learn to Skate USA and the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
BA in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine at California Baptist University
· Former Bulgarian international competitor at the World Junior Championships, European Championships, World Senior Championships, and 2006 Winter Olympic Games
· Over 10 years of coaching experience with national and international skaters from beginner to senior international competitive level
· Specializes in all levels of freestyle, pair skating, skating skills, and off-ice training
· Proud member of USFS, the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club, and PSA
US Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle
Performed in numerous Ice Show for over 10 years
Member of USFS, LTS USA, PSA Certified CER-A level, and Safesport Certified
25 years of coaching experience and teaches all levels and ages
Moves in the Field Specialist, Learn to Skate and Adults
Edward has a passion for the sport and focuses on proper technique and positions. He knows skating can teach students patience, discipline and many other valuable life lessons that you can use for the rest of your life.
20+ years of skating experience and 10+ years of coaching experience
Two years of experience as a member of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks Ice Crew
Trained as a competitive figure skater in Chicago under World and Olympic Gold Medalist, Oleg Vasiliev
Passionate about sharing her love for the ice with skaters of all levels and ages, including those who are looking for a solid skating foundation before transitioning into hockey or advanced figure skating levels
Member of USFS, PSA, and Learn to Skate USA
Member of the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
Heather is a cum laude graduate from Capella University, receiving her Masters of Science in Psychology
In her free time she enjoys getting back on the ice for a fun freestyle session or public skate, curling, and watching her son play hockey
Dream big!
Coach
Robert McNamara
-Former Australian champion
-Junior World Championship and Junior Grand Prix competitor
-Four continents and Olympic qualification round competitor
-Over 15 years of coaching experience across the world including having coached in Taiwan, Canada, Australia and USA.
-Enjoys coaching, jumps, spins and has choreographed for former three-time Olympian.
-Member of PSA and the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
Coach
Veronika Khokhryakova
10+ years of skating experience
Regional and Sectional Competitor
US Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
Trained with Olympic and World level coaches at the World Arena Ice Hall, a US Olympic Training Site, in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Proud member of the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
Proud member of US Figure Skating, PSA, and Learn to Skate USA
Proud member of the Sunshine State Figure Skating Club
Dance Instructor
Julio Concepcion
Education:
He stared at the age of 8 years old in Matanzas Cuba, Julio’s received his professional training at the Vocational Arts School in Matanzas Cuba, and the National Ballet School in Cuba, where he graduated in 2008 as a professional dancer and Ballet teacher. Julio joined the National Ballet of Cuba in 2008
Dance Experience:
Concepcion danced in Cuba the Espada (Principal Toreador) in Don Quixote, Encuentros pas de deux by Lazaro Martinez, Principal in Adagio de las Espigas production of Coppelia and Sleeping Beauty. He joined Cincinnati Ballet as corp de ballet in 2013. He danced with Cincinnati Ballet in The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Camelot choreographed by Victoria Morgan, Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland choreographed by Septime Webre, Symphony in C, Sit choreographed by Jennifer Archibald and Mozart’s Requiem choreographed by Adam Hoagland. Julio joined Oklahoma City Ballet as a Principal Dancer in 2015. With Oklahoma City Ballet, Julio has danced the Principal roles in Sleeping Beauty, Midsummer night’s dreams, Giselle, Dennis Spaight’s Scheherazade 1001 Arabian Nights, Serenade and Rodeo Mr. Concepcion has been invited to dance at Ballet Galas and Festivals such as Miami International Ballet Festival and the Carreno Festival ,Guest artist with ballet palm beach in the production of The Great Gatsby and Brandon Ballet.
Dance Teacher Experience:
He has worked as a teacher at Cincinnati Ballet Academy and Ballet Tech of Ohio for two years(2013-2015) Oklahoma city Ballet Academy(2015-2017). He has been invited to teach master class, Pas deux, point work and classical variations at The Art of Classical ballet, Naples Ballet Academy , Gulfshore ballet, Abella’s School of Dance ,Brandon Ballet ,etc.
Certifications:
Julio is an ABT Certified Teacher, who has succefully completed ABT Teacher training intensive in Pre primary trough level 3 of the ABT National training curriculum.
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