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NIKKI
SCHALLEHN COLEMAN Email:
NikusPikus@aol.com Phone: (518) 210-5560
Nikki has been
teaching for 10 years. She is a graduate of the University of
Delaware’s Figure Skating Science program. Nikki is the former BIG Arena
Skating Director. She is a PSA, USFS and ISI member and a USFS Gold
Medalist. Schallehn-Coleman is also a former professional show skater
with Rosstyn Ice Shows. Additionally, Nikki is the co-author of The
Essential Figure Skater, a how-to book published by Lyons Press in
2000. In addition to teaching, she also edits music for figure skating
programs. Nikki enjoys working with skaters of all levels and
abilities and is dedicated to assisting her students in reaching their
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ROCKY IRISH Phone:
(518) 986-2811
Rocky has been coaching for over 15
years and is a member of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and United
States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Following a long amateur
career with a strong background in figures, freestyle and choreography,
Rocky became a professional Figure Skater in 1986 and performed and
toured with Ice Capades for four years. During his competitive amateur
career he trained extensively under the direction and supervision of
Olympic Skater Tommy Litz, in Lake Placid, New York. Rocky received many
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals through out his skating career and brings
a wealth of knowledge and experience to all levels and areas of Figure
Skating for testing, competition and synchronized skating in both ISI
and USFSA. In addition to coaching, Rocky has a career in health care
working for NYS Department of Health. |
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LIZ SPILLER Email:
lizsk8z@aol.com
Phone:
(518) 229-8719
Liz has been a full-time skating
professional for over 8 years, with extensive experience in teaching and
coaching freestyle, moves in the field, and synchronized skating. She
enjoys working with skaters of all ages, levels and abilities. Liz
works with skaters at both recreational and competitive levels, in local
and regional competitive events, and through the USFS testing regimen.
She is passionate about the sport of figure skating and enjoys all
aspects of her work, from skills and technique to music editing and
choreography. Liz is a member of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA),
United States Figure Skating (USFS), and the Ice Skating Institute (ISI. |
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MARIA SUSKO-DOLLARD Email:
msusko@nycap.rr.com
Phone: (518) 285-6017
Maria has been
coaching for over 15 years and is a member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI),
United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) and Professional
Skaters Association (PSA). She coaches all levels and ages, including
adults, in both private and group settings throughout the Capital
District. Maria earned a Batchelor's degree from Russell Sage College in
elementary education, was employed for over 13 years as a rink manager
and has been employed as a part time Physical Education instructor at
Hudson Valley Community College for the past 14 years. |
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KARLA SCHALLEHN Email:
Italyice2@aol.com Phone: (518) 506-9049
Karla
has been coaching for over 6 years. She is a member of both ISI (Ice
Skating Institute) and USFS (United States Figure Skating). She is a
Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and has passed her Novice Freestyle.
She spent the last four years as a professional show skater, performing
across the country for Rosstyn Ice Shows. Her professional show career
started with Spotlight Productions in Frankfurt, Germany. She is the
founder and choreographer for the Albany River Rats Ice Mice and the
Adirondack Frostbite Ice Girls (on and off ice promotion teams). Karla
enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities. |
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CASEY CONGEL Email:
ccongel@adelphia.net
Casey is a graduate
of Cornell University. She has been teaching for 8 years. She is a USFSA
double Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Ice Dancing. She has also passed
her 7th Figure Test. She is a Senior rated PSA freestyle coach and has a
Certified rating in Moves in the Field. Casey has coached Regional
competitors as well as beginners. Several of her students have completed
the USFSA Senior level. Coaching fee: $45.00 |
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SHEALEE WHITNEY Email:
whitns@sage.edu
Shealee is a recent graduate of
Russell Sage College. She has been teaching for 8 years in the North Berkshire and
Albany areas. Shealee is a member of both USFSA and ISI. She has passed both her
Senior Moves in the Field and Freestyle tests. Shealee enjoys working
with students of all ages and abilities. Coaching fee: $38.00/hr. |
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