Train with USFS-certified figure skating instructors across the USA and Canada. From your first spin to competition-ready programs.
Figure skating is one of the most complete athletic disciplines in the world — blending physical strength, technical precision, and artistic expression. Unlike recreational skating, figure skating demands mastery of edges, rotations, and choreography.
At Nova Ice Skating, our USFS-certified figure skating instructors guide students through every stage of development — from learning a two-foot spin to landing a double axel. Every lesson is structured around your current level, your body mechanics, and your personal goals.
Whether you dream of performing in an ice show, competing at the local or national level, or simply mastering a beautiful back camel spin, our instructors have the credentials and the passion to get you there.
Start Your JourneyEvery skater starts somewhere. Here's how our figure skating curriculum progresses.
Your first blades on the ice. We focus on balance, falling safely, standing up, and the fundamental penguin walk. No experience needed.
Two-foot glide, swizzles, forward stroking, and your first two-foot spin. We introduce inside and outside edges — the core of figure skating.
Single jumps (waltz, salchow, toe loop, loop, flip, lutz), one-foot spins (upright, sit, camel), step sequences, and introductory choreography.
Double jumps, combination spins, axel jump, program choreography for competition, and mental preparation for ice shows and skating tests.
A structured, progressive curriculum built around your individual development.
Inside and outside edges, rocker turns, counters, and three-turns — the alphabet of figure skating.
Centering your spin, entry technique, and progression through the three core spin positions required for all USFS tests.
Waltz jump through axel — each jump built methodically from correct entry edge to rotation to clean landing position.
Connecting elements with flow, speed, and artistic intent. Step sequences are a graded component of all USFS programs.
Short programs and free skating programs choreographed to music, aligned with ISU and USFS component requirements.
Mental preparation, warm-up routines, run-through strategies, and understanding judging criteria.
Former regional champion and USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field. Elena specializes in preparing competitive skaters for regional and sectional events, with particular expertise in jump technique and program choreography.
USFS Gold Certified | PSA Rated
David built his reputation working with young skaters aged 5–15 through the Basic Skills and Freestyle levels. His methodical approach and endless patience make him the go-to coach for parents whose children are discovering a love for figure skating.
USFS Silver Certified | Learn to Skate USA
Our team will pair you with the right USFS-certified instructor for your specific goals.