Thank you for your interest in Private Lessons.
Many of our group lesson instructors also run their personal private lesson business inside our facility. In slower months, we are happy to forward your requests onto coaches who may have similar availability as you via email.
However, the majority of our coaches cannot accommodate any new clients at this time. And it is unlikely you will hear back from anyone going through that process.
Our best recommendation for trying to arrange a private lesson with these independent contractors is to approach them directly. They may be able to find a slot or two as they look at their own personal calendars.
Thank you for reaching out and we hope you have enrolled in our group lessons, which are the first step in learning to skate.
Private Lessons are intended to supplement your group instruction. If you are interested in private instruction, Ashburn Ice House can try to facilitate initial contact with an individual instructor. Please remember that many instructors already have full schedules, especially during the winter months. Please make yourself available as often as possible to increase your chances of hearing from a coach.
Ashburn Ice House Instructors operate as independent contractors in regards to Private Lessons. All scheduling and payments and any contractual obligations you make with them are made directly with the instructor.
Payment for the specific type of practice ice you receive your lesson on is made directly to the front desk PRIOR to getting on the ice and is NOT included in the price of the Private Lesson. Please be sure to have your instructor explain this before agreeing to a lesson.
Instructor pricing varies from $35-$50 per half hour lesson. Ice charges vary depending on the specific type of practice ice. Please confirm all charges with the Private Lesson Instructor before the lesson.
Guest Coaches may request privileges by emailing the skating director at LTS@Ashburnice.com. Anyone found to be teaching without permission will be asked to leave the ice immediately.
Sharon grew up locally and started her skating career under the tutelage of Olympic and World Figure Skating coach Audrey Weisiger. Sharon has a lifelong love of skating and as a child competed Regionally, as a singles skater, and both Nationally and Internationally as a member of a Synchronized Skating Team. She has been coaching all ages and ability levels since 1998. She coaches both moves in the field and freestyle for figure skaters. She has coached many of her students through the moves in the field tests to achieve Gold Medal status. Her skaters also compete locally and in the regional US Figure Skating Championships. Hockey players are also a favorite of hers to work with, and she has been involved in developing and training hockey players on their edge and power skating skills. Many of her hockey skaters play on travel, selects, and Little Caps Teams.
Sharon holds a Registered and Certified PSA Rating in both Moves in the Field and Synchronized Skating and is CER compliant. Recently, she skated on the DC Edge Masters Team for 3 years where she earned bronze, silver, and a National Championship title in 2017. She also coached with DC Edge and Team Ashburn Synchronized Skating Teams for a total of 13 years, where several of her teams medaled at the Eastern Sectional Championships.
Sharon understands the importance of setting and achieving goals. Off the ice she has found a passion for Triathlon events and trains to compete. Whatever your aspirations on the ice are she can challenge you to meet and exceed your expectations. Professional memberships include: PSA, USFS, and WFSC.
Anika began skating at the age of 4 years old on a public session. She loved it so much she worked up to be a competitive figure skater for 14 years. During that time, she became a double Gold medalist in Moves in the Field & Freestyle, Intermediate Ladies Finalist at the 2006 South Atlantic Regional Championships, and 2nd place in the 2003 Juvenile Ladies Jackson Ultima Series. More recently, Anika served as a guest coach for 3 summers at Alexander Abt’s figure skating camps in Italy, Estonia, and Switzerland, teaching jump technique to skaters from all over Europe. Anika has been coaching since 2013, starting out in NYC at Central Park & Bryant Park, and has been coaching in Northern Virginia since 2018. Anika specializes in toddler/beginner, all Learn to Skate levels, Moves in the Field, Freestyle (jumps, spins), Adult, beginner Hockey, and special needs.
Cassandra is a national-level synchronized skating coach and the former Director of Skating for the Team Ashburn Synchronized Skating teams. She grew up in the Greater Boston area and is a life-long synchronized skater, having participated in the sport since 1995. She has earned many national and international medals with The Colonials Synchronized Skating teams as a member of Team USA. She also won two national championships with the Esprit de Corps Adult synchronized skating team representing the Hayden Recreation Center FSC. Prior to moving to Northern Virginia, Cassandra was the Assistant Coach of the Adrian College Varsity Synchronized Skating and Figure Skating teams in Adrian, Michigan. Cassandra has coached synchronized skating teams from the beginner though elite-senior levels. She enjoys coaching skaters of all ages in the development of strong individual skating skills with a focus on the quality and execution of the basics, as well as moves in the field. Cassandra is a member of PSA, USFS, is CER compliant, and a certified Elementary Education teacher.
Andrey Kryukov- Andrey has been coaching in the US for over 20 years at the highest levels. His skating career highlights include 1998 Olympic Games Competitor & 7-time World Competitor. Over his coaching career, Andrey’s skaters have medaled at the Regional, Sectional, US National levels. He has also coached skaters to the World Championships and the 2014 Olympic Games.
Andrey holds an undergraduate degree in Physical Education with extensive training in physical preparation for skaters. Specializing in jump technique, moves in the field, off-ice conditioning, he works with skaters from all levels to reach their potential.
PSA/USFS member
Brenda grew up in Massachusetts where she started skating at age 5. She has coached for over 35 years and enjoys teaching many skill levels and skater ages. Brenda has expertise in freestyle, moves in the field, synchronized skating and basic skills. She has taught for the last 10 years at the Ashburn Ice House.
Brenda is a member of the USFS, PSA and LTS. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Fitchburg State University in MA and enjoys her work and family.
Although having begun her skating career in freestyle in 1997, Taylor’s true passion was found in synchronized skating. Since joining the sport in 2002 Taylor has skated on teams from the beginner to senior level. As a 5-time member of Team USA with California Gold and Adrian College Synchronized Skating Teams, Taylor earned sectional and national medals. Taylor is a head coach for Team Ashburn Synchronized Skating Teams and has coached teams from beginner through IJS levels.
She enjoys coaching skaters of all levels and ages in moves in the field, and individual skills.
Kristin started skating at age 8. Having grown up in Northern Virginia, she skated at Fairfax Ice Arena and then at Reston SkateQuest as a singles competitor where she trained under National level coaches. Kristin has been coaching group and private lessons since 2000 at the Ashburn Ice House. Kristin started skating with DC EDGE Adult and Masters teams in 2009 and has been skating with them ever since, winning the National Title 10x. She joined the DC EDGE coaching staff in 2012 and is currently coaching an Aspire team and a Masters team. Kristin is also a board certified orthopedic and sports Doctor of Physical Therapy and spends much of her time helping skaters from a rehabilitative perspective. Professional memberships include: USFS, APTA. She specializes in synchronized skating, power stroking and moves in the field.
Max is an international medalist in Ice Dancing, representing the Russian National Figure Skating Team. He was a principal skater in Disney On Ice, Ice Theatre of the Russian All-Stars as well as other international productions. He is educated in the Russian Training School for Olympic candidates and has a degree in International Master of Sports.
As an amateur, Kitty Kelly McGorry competed Nationally and Internationally for Canada. She is a double gold medalist in figures and freestyle in both Canada and the United States. After turning pro, she performed as a principal in Ice Capades for 7 years, performed in 2 TV Specials and performed with Ice Theater of New York and Icesemble in Chicago. While in Chicago, she got her Theater Degree at Northwestern University, and also studied drama at Yale. Kitty has been coaching competitive skaters for the past 15 years. Her students have competed at the Regional, Sectional, Junior National, National and Adult National levels. She is the Director and Choreographer for Capital Theatre on Ice. She also coaches synchronized skating for Team Ashburn. Kitty McGorry coaches Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Power, Synchronized Skating and Choreography.
Kelly Kryukov- Kelly’s skating career began in Canada where she achieved Gold level in figures, freestyle and dance. Now coaching for over 25 years, she instructs skaters of all levels, focusing on moves in the field, spins and off-ice conditioning.
PSA/USFS member
Nohely Sanchez has been skating for 13 years and has worked with National and International-level coaches. She has been competing since 2008, and has been a part of the Capital Theatre on Ice teams for the last four years, representing her rink at the National Championships. She has passed her Novice Moves in the Field and Intermediate Freestyle tests, and she continues to develop her technical skills, working towards achieving Gold Medal status. She also has experience in ballet.As a coach, Nohely works with all ages and levels, but she particularly enjoys teaching jumps and spins. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she is happy to coach in either language. She is a USFS and PSA member.
Inna Ovsiannikova started skating at the age 5. She is a former competitor for both Belarus and Russia as a single skater. She has held the Belarussin National Gold title 6 times and compete World and European Championships for Belarus. As a professional skater Inna was Principal skater for "Disney on Ice", Ice Theatre of England ,"Royal Caribbean cruise ships " travel around the world with Internationals shows for 17 years. She attended the University of Physical Training and Sport for 4 years, where she specializes and learned coaching and physical training aducatuion. She is a member of the U.S. Figure skating Association and Professional Skating Associating and a Category A compliant coach. Inna is qualified and enjoys coaching all levels and ages skaters, and her specialties include: Choreography, theater on ice, spins and jumps, moves in the field.
Vitaliy started skating at the age of 4 in Ukraine. He traveled throughout Europe and competed nationally and international in ice-dancing for Ukraine., France, and United States. He has 10 years of coaching experience and has coached skaters to sectional, junior national, and national level. He teaches kids to adults of all levels, from beginners to the Junior National/National competitive level. He specializes in ice-dancing, power stroking and moves in the field.
Katrina has been involved in figure skating since 1998. She has competitive experience in ice dance, 9 years of ballet training and also dabbled in other style of dance. She has been coaching since 2007 and puts her heart and soul into what she does. Katrina coaches all levels of skaters from tots to adults, and from beginner to Junior National & National competitive skaters. She specializes in ice dancing, moves in the field, stroking, and choreography. )For more about The Dance Edge - Instagram.com/the_dance_edge)
Violet began skating at the Ashburn Ice house at 6 years old and has been skating ever since.She is a USFS triple Gold Medalist and has years of experience in Freestyle, Synchronized Skating, Theatre on Ice, and Ice dance. She is also a certified personal trainer and works with high level athletes off the ice. She specializes in Jumps and Spins, Skating Skills, Off-ice Conditioning and Choreography. She is committed to helping her students of all levels reach their skating goals and focuses on fostering sportsmanship, perseverance and passion for skating.
Kalle Strid is a former member of the Swedish national team and several times Swedish National medalist. He has head coached skaters at 5 World Championships, several Junior World championships and European championships. Since moving to the US, several of his skaters have medaled at the US sectional championships and made it on to the USFSA national development team.
Kalle is a World level choreographer and has choreographed programs for skaters at World Championships as well as top national level in the US. He has Swedish figure skating association’s highest level coaching education (level 4) as well as having studied Sport management at the university of Gothenburg.
He specializes in Jump Technique, choreography, skating skills and accepts students of all levels.
Contact LTS@AshburnIce.com to help connect you!