Figure Skating

Freestyle Schedule 2007-2008 season

Summer Training Center 2008

 
 
OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF:

NICOLE CARPITELLA — STARTED SKATING: Age 8; TRAINED: Wilmington Delaware. U.S.F.S.A. Gold Medalist in Freestyle, Regional Gold and Silver Medalist in Freestyle.

IRINA CHILOVA — STARTED SKATING: Age 4; TRAINED: Central School of Olympic Prospects, St. Petersburg, Russia. Single Junior Champion of St. Petersburg as well as Senior Champion in Ice Dancing. Principal Skater in St. Petersburg Ballet on Ice for 11 years. Received B.S. in Figure Skating Coaching at State Academy of Physical Culture, St. Petersburg, Russia. Taught all levels, specializes in competitive programs and off-ice choreography.

DANA CHINN-MARTIN — STARTED SKATING: Age 5; TRAINED: Fairfax Ice Arena. Gold medalist in Freestyle, 6th Figure, Bronze Dance. 1990 Junior National Collegiate Champ. Sectional & Regional Medalist.

CHRISTIAN CONTE — Specializes in choreography and has been teaching for over 10 years. He has choreographed and directed professional ice shows, as well as choreographing for international, national and junior national competitors.

BARBORA HEMPHILL — Barbora is a former National Champion of the Czech Republic and a medalist at the European Cup. She was coached by World Coach Ivan Rezek. She received her Coaches Certificate in 1997 and her Judges Certificate in 1999. Barbora is available to coach all levels and enjoys working with students on choreography.

SANDY HURTUBISE — STARTED SKATING: Age 6; TRAINED: Philadelphia Skating Club. U.S.F.S.A. Triple Gold Medalist, National and International Competitor in Singles and Pairs. An impressive competitive record: Number one competitor in her region for eight consecutive years.

ROSS LANSEL — from Penticton, Canada skated at the national level in Junior pairs and Senior mens. Coached by Louis Stong (National and World coach) and Paul Martini (World Gold Medalist). Received the Kurt Browning Award for skating excellence in 1996. Ross has skated professionally with “The Little Mermaid” shows with Disney on Ice throughout the world. In additon to on-ice training, Ross enjoys working with students of all levels on off-ice training, pole work, and choreography.

MICHELLE MILLER PERNA — STARTED SKATING: Age 5; TRAINED: Denver Colorado under Carlo and Christa Fassi. Double Gold Medalist in Figures and Freestyle, P.S.A. Senior Rating in Figures and Freestyle. Southwestern Senior Ladies Competitor.

NICK PERNA — STARTED SKATING: Age 9; TRAINED: Wilmington, Delaware. National Coach. U.S.F.S.A. Gold Medalist, Senior Pairs Champion. Teaches all levels of skating. Specializes in pair skating and stroking techniques. P.S.A. Master rated.

SANDRA SPARGER — STARTED SKATING: Age 6; TRAINED: Lake Placid, NY and Fairfax Ice Arena. U.S.F.S.A. Gold Medalist (Figures and Freestyle). Available to teach all levels of freestyle, field moves and precision.

INNA VOLYANSKAYA — from Moscow, Russia was coached by Tatiana Tarasova (Olympic and World Coach). Inna skated at the National level in Russia and placed first in 1985 & 1986 at the USSR Cup. She also skated with the Russian Team at many international competitions placing first several times. Inna graduated from Moscow University of Physical Culture, specialyzing in coaching figure skating. Inna was a featured skater in the Tatiana Tarasova’s Ice Theatre and the world tour with Torvill and Dean. She most recently performed as the lead skater in “The Little Mermaid” with Disney on Ice.

AUDREY WEISIGER — STARTED SKATING: Age 8; TRAINED: Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado. U.S.F.S.A. Double Gold Medalist, Pre-Gold Dance, P.S.A. Master rating, U.S. National Medalist. Specializes in competitive skating program choreography. World & Olympic Coach.