Learn to Skate

To enroll in our classes, call 816-442-6128, email Shannon Dvorak, or stop by the Community Rink to enroll!

Questions?    Contact: Michelle Lauerman

 

All Learn to Skate Classes Include 30 min of instruction each week, skate rental on day of class, and unlimited public sessions while skater is enrolled in class!

Upcoming Session Starts Week of Feb 21st - 26th

Late Winter Session Flyer

We are currently accepting enrollments for all of our classes!

 

Questions about our program?

Learn to Skate FAQ

 

Where do you begin?    Check out our progression charts!

Figure Skating Progression Chart

Hockey Progression Chart

Adult Skating Progression Chart

 

What skills will you learn in class?

Snowplow Sam Skills Sheet

Basic 1-8 Skills Sheet

Hockey Skills Sheet

Freestyle Skills Sheet

Adult Skills Sheet

 

Meet Our Learn to Skate Coaching Staff!

We are proud of our staff that has a combined 10 Gold Medals (Senior Tests) from US Figure Skating and holds a combined 10 ratings from the PSA in Free Skating, Moves in the Field, Dance, Group Instruction, and Program Director disciplines!

 

Michelle Lauerman, Skating Director

Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Coaching since 1997

As a skater, Michelle has passed her Senior Moves in the Field, Junior Freestyle, and Bronze Dances and competed at Regionals and Collegiate Nationals.  As a coach, Michelle has taken skaters through their Senior Moves in the Field and Intermediate Freestyle tests and has taken skaters to local and regional competitions.   She holds the following PSA Ratings: Certified Free Skating, Certified Moves in the Field, Senior Group, and Certified Program Director.   Specialty disciplines include: Free Skating, Moves in the Field, and Choreography.   Michelle has four years experience as a Program Director.  She is currently serving her third year on the US Figure Skating Basic Skills Sub Committee and is the current Vice President of the Heartland Figure Skating Club Board.  Michelle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  Michelle is a USFS Registered Coach and a PSA CER Category A Compliant Coach.

Contact Info: Email Michelle or call 816-442-6126.

 

Shawn Ashby

Hometown: Lamoni, IA

Coaching Since 2009

Shawn is a USA Hockey Member and a Level 3 Coach and has coached up through Bantam Select.   As a skater, Shawn skated college club hockey.  In the public school system, Shawn has coached basketball, football, and Special Olympics.  He currently coaches girls basketball.   Shawn has a BA in Elementary Education from Graceland College and a MA from UMKC in Education Administration.   Shawn is available for beginner or intermediate private or small group lessons.  

Contact Info: 816-550-4547

 

Heather Edmonsond

Hometown: Springfield, MO

Coaching Since 2009

As an adult skater, Heather has passed her Adult Silver Moves in the Field and Freestyle Tests.   Heather competed in Adult Nationals in 2002 & 2003.   She has her Bachelor’s and Masters in Physical Education and has 18 years experience teaching middle school girls PE and 12 years experience as head coach of middle school track and volleyball.   Heather is a PSA and US Figure Skating member and is on the board member of the Heartland Figure Skating Club. 

Contact Info: Email Heather or call 816 935-1998

 

Carrie Greene

Hometown:

Coaching Since 1990

As a competitive skater, Carrie trained and competed with the DuPage Figure Skating Club in suburban Chicago.  She was a regional competitor in both Freestyle and Figures.  Carrie specializes in teaching all levels and ages of both competitive and recreational skaters.   Her students that compete at Local and Regional and Adult National Competitons.   Her specialties include Freestyle Jumps, Spins, Footwork, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Power Stroking/ Edge Quality for Figure Skaters and Hockey players.  Carrie has worked as a volunteer for the US Figure Skating Basic Skills program training other coaches how to teach the USFS's Basic Skills. Carrie holds her Registered Free Skating and Registered Moves in the Field Ratings from the PSA.  She is a Registered Coach through USFS and is PSA CER Category A Compliant Coach.  Carrie is educated in health, fitness, and nutrition in order to help her students achieve their athletic potential both on and off the ice.    Carrie has a BA in Marketing and Management from Southern Illinois University.

Contact Info: Email Carrie or call 913-219-9682

 

Katie Holmes

Hometown: Olathe, KS

Coaching Since 1995

As a skater, Katie competed at the U.S. Nationals in Junior Dance.  She has had competitors at local & regional competitions, U.S. Junior Nationals at well as at Adult Nationals. Katie has passed her Intermediate Moves in the Field, Gold Dances, 3 International Dances, Junior Free Dance, and 3rd Figure Test.   As a coach, she has taken skaters through their Juvenile Freeskate Test, Adult Gold Moves in the Field Test, Senior Moves in the Field Test and International Ice Dances.   Katie instructs all ages in Ice Dancing, Moves in the Field, Footwork, Edge Quality, Power Skating, and Low Level Freestyle.  She also holds her Certified Group and Certified Dance Rating with the PSA. Katie is a PSA Member and a US Figure Skating Registered Coach. Katie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from KU. She is also a Boy Scout Ice Skating Merit Badge Counselor.

Contact Info: Email Katie or call 913-738-4554.

 

Grant Huang

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Coaching Since 2003

Grant is the 2011 National Junior / Senior Masters Champion.   He holds his Registered Free Skating and Registered Group Ratings from the PSA.  Grant is a double gold medalist in Moves in the Field and Free Skating.  He has also passed his Bronze Dances, Juvenile Pairs, and ISI Freestyle 8 tests.  His specialty areas include spins, footwork, and choreography.  Grant has his Master in Architecture from the Universtiy of Kansas and also studied ballet, modern dance, and hip hop.  Grant is a registered coach with USFS and is a PSA CER Category A Compliant coach.

Contact Info: Email Grant

 

Jennifer McPike

Hometown: Platte City, MO

Coaching Since 2007

Jennifer competed at the Senior Level in Synchronized Skating.  Jennifer has passed her Senior Moves in the Field, Pre-Gold Dances, and Juvenile Freestyle Tests.  She is a PSA Member and a US Figure Skating Registered Coach.  Jennifer’s specialties include Synchronized Skating, Moves in the Field, Ice Dancing, & Freestyle.  Jennifer is a Senior in High School.  

Contact Info: Email Jennifer 816-206-4914

 

Jessika McPike

Hometown: Platte City, MO

Coaching Since 2007

Jessika was a Senior Bronze Medalist at the 2007 U.S. Synchronized Skating Nationals as well as at the 2007 Prague Cup as part of Team USA Synchronized Skating.  Jessika has passed her Senior Moves in the Field, Silver Ice Dances, 2 Pre-Gold Dances, and Juvenile Freestyle Tests.  She is a PSA Member and a US Figure Skating Registered Coach.  She coaches Learn to Skate, Moves in the Field, Freestyle, and Synchronized Skating.  Jessika is a Pharm. D Student at the UMKC School of Pharmacy. 

Contact Info: 816-206-5009.

 

Alisa Moralez

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Coaching Since 2010

Alisa skated competitively for 10 years, 4 of those in Denver and at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.  She became a gold medalist in freestyle at age 15 and competed at Regionals.   She has taught all levels of learn to skate and is available for both competitive and recreational private lessons with her specialty being freestyle.    She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Pyschology and is a PSA and US Figure Skating member.  Alisa is very excited to pass on her experience and all that she has learned to those who share a passion for the sport.  

Contact Info: Email Alisa or call 517-974-9481

 

Michelle Noyes

Hometown: Colorado Springs, Co

Coaching Since 2009

Michelle skated for 10 years with the Broadmoor Figure Skating Club, performing in ice shows and taking lessons from Olympics coaches.   As a skater, Michelle competed at Regionals and passed her Juvenile Freestyle test.   Michelle made guest appearances in the Ice Follies and Ice Capades and skated in a Norelco Skating Commercial.  Michelle is the current President of the Heartland Figure Skating Club. 

Contact Info: Email Michelle or call 913-269-7101.

 

 Reen Patterson

Hometown: Alberta, Canada

Coaching Since 2009

Under the Canadian Figure Skating Association, Reen passed her Junior Bronze Dance, Second Figure, and Bronze Free Skate Tests.   Reen was a competitive skater for 10 years.   Reen teaches tots through adults and is currently accepting both recreational and competitive skaters.   Reen is a member of the PSA and is a US Figure Skating Registered Coach.   She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and is a certified strength coach.  

Contact info: Email Reen or call 816-721-3877.

 

Charmin Savoy

Hometown: Lee’s Summit, MO

Bio Coming Soon

Contact Info: Email Charmin or call 816-838-7432 / 816-525-6447

 

Todd Whitmarsh

Hometown: Stevens Point, WI

Coaching Since 2009

Todd is a USA Hockey Member and Level 2 Hockey Coach.  Todd skated High School Hockey and has coached up through the Bantam level.   Todd has a BS in Recreation and Leisure Services from Minnesota State University—Mankato.   Todd is currently coaching the Jr Mavs Bantam team.   Todd is also a personal trainer.

 

Jake Wiggins

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Coaching Since 2009

Jake currently teaches learn to skate and Hockey in Focus classes.  Jake was a AA High School Hockey Player while at Liberty High School and is currently attending Missouri State University.  Jake is a USA Hockey member and is available for both recreational and competitive private lessons.

Contact Info: Email Jake or call 816-916-4763

 

Jessica Zhang

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Coaching Since 2007

Jessica is a triple gold medalist, having passed her Senior Freestyle, Senior Moves in the Field, and Senior Dance tests.   She is a Senior level competitor in freestyle and ice dance.    She is currently studying Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics at UMKC.    Jessica is a member of US Figure Skating and the PSA.

 

Junior Coaches

Jordan  McPike

Jordan McPike is a US Figure Skating Bronze Medalist in Moves in the Field, Juvenile Free Skate, and a Pre-Silver/Silver medalist in Ice Dancing. She has competed in synchronized skating for years as a member of Crystallettes, Team Elan, and Rising Stars teams.

In 2006, Jordan won the national silver medal at US Figure Skating National Championships for the Juvenile division as a member of Team Elan and in 2007, brought home the national pewter medal in the Novice division as a member of the Crystallettes. She is also the assistant coach of Team Amore Beginner team.

Contact Info: Email Jordan or call 816-206-4989.

  

Alexis Pulliam

Alexis is currently a Junior at Blue Springs High School.  She likes to volunteer with kids and aspires to go to college and major in Biology and minor in Spanish.  Alexis began skating at the age of 7 and has passed her Juvenile Moves in the Field and Preliminary Free Skating Tests.  After she finishes high school, Alexis plans to continue skating.

 

Kayla Redd

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Kayla has been a competitive figure skater since the age of 3.  Kayla has passed her Juvenile Free Skate and Novice Moves in the Field tests.   She currently competes in local and regional competitions.  Kayla coached basic skills classes in Minnesota before moving to Kansas City.  She also is a Senior at Lees Summit West High School.