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IceLand Class Descriptions for All Fall Sessions

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TOT CLASSES (Ages 3-6)
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Parent & Tot
This class is designed for preschoolers accompanied by an adult. Instructional time is Power Class (Alpha-FS3 & FS4 & Above)
30 minutes. Under the guidance of one of our very qualified staff, children and parents This class focuses on improving edge quality and power while developing artistry and presentation.
will learn the basics of skating though games, songs and having fun. Class weeks 1 & 2 Each class will have a different focus. All aspects of skating will be explored: edges, turns, endurance,
will start off ice and then move on ice. Beginning week 3, skaters will be on ice only. strength, and control. Aerobic and anaerobic systems will be out to the test each week. Exercise and
Parents must wear skates for this class. All participants will be on the ice each week of drills may be performed to music.
class. Class will always meet instructor in assigned locker room.
Off Ice Conditioning & Freestyle Levels
Tot Beginner Pre requisite: Must have approval from Skating Director to enroll in any level except Intro/Beginner.
For the skater who has never taken a class before. This is an introductory class. Skaters need more than just in ice training. Off ice conditioning is vital to a good on ice performance.
Precedes Tot 1. Begins off-ice week 1 and 2 for 10-15 minutes, and then enters the ice. The focus of this class will be on core strength, stability, balance, explosive power, flexibility, and off
All participants will be on the ice each week of class. Class will always meet in assigned ice jump technique. Students will participate in a challenging workout that should help improve their
locker room. on-ice performance. Skaters must have a good pair of cross training shoes, a jump rope, an exercise
Tot 1 mat, and water.
Pre-requisite: Tot Beginner. This class is designed to teach your basic skating skills. Ballet Level 1
Standing, falling, getting up, marching, standing dips, 2 foot glides, moving dips and Pre-requisite: Open to anyone who has never taken ballet before or has little experience in ballet or
moving falls. floor barre. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and
Tot 2, Snowplow Sam 2 developed through creative movement, music, and mime in a supportive and supervised
Pre-requisite: Tot 1. This class emphasizes marching, moving dips, 2 foot glides, 2 foot environment. Taking ballet more than once a week is very beneficial to all skaters.
jumps, 1 foot glides, forward swizzles, back wiggles, scooter pushes. Ballet Level 2
Tot 3, Snowplow Sam 3 Pre-requisite: Must have permission from the Skating Director. It is well known that figure skating and
Pre-requisite: Tot 2. This class emphasizes forward swizzles, snow plow stops, 1 foot ballet are closely related and complement each other. All aspects of off ice dance class and
glides, T-position pushes, zig-zag stroking, moving backward swizzles, forward pumps. techniques apply directly to figure skating techniques. By perfecting positions and balance off the ice
in dance class, on ice performance can benefit greatly. Add in the artistry of dance and a complete on
Tot 4, Snowplow Sam 4 ice package should be within reach of any dedicated skater. Taking ballet more than once a week is
Pre-requisite: Tot 3. This class emphasizes zig-zag stroking, snow plow stops left and very beneficial to all skaters.
right, backward swizzles, pumps on circle, circular push and glides, 2 foot jumps
forward and backward. Floor Barre
Pre requisite: Must have permission from the Skating Director. Floor Barre is a cross training workout
that improves skater’s strength and flexibility with an emphasis on skeletal and muscular alignment
LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES (Ages 6 & Up)
necessary for on and off ice maneuvers. It will help improve your spins and spiral positions while
Beginner Class increasing muscular strength necessary for bigger and higher jumps. This full body workout also
This class is designed for children accompanied by an adult. Instructional time is 30 increases core strength and tones the athlete’s body.
minutes. Under the guidance on one of our very qualified staff, children and parents
will learn the basics of skating though games and fun. Class weeks 1 & 2 will start off Spin Workshop
ice and then move on ice. Beginning week 3, skaters will be on ice only. Parents must Pre requisite: Beginner- Passed Alpha-FS1, Level 1- Passed FS1 through passed FS 4 levels, Level 2-
wear skates for this class. All participants will be on the ice week 1 through 9. Passed Freestyle 5 and above levels or permission from skating director. This class will focus only on
spin entrances, exits, balance, and positions. Skater should be able to do clean forward and backward
Pre-Alpha 1, Basic 1 spins. Features will be introduced. Enrollment is at the discretion of the skating director.
Pre-requisite: Has completed the Beginner Class, Parent/Beg, or 1 term of Pre-Alpha 1.
This introductory class is designed to teach your basic skating skills. Skaters are taught Friday Night Dance Party, Hip Hop, Jazz,
proper techniques on falling, getting up and balance, 2-foot glides, dips, scooter pushes, Theatre Dance
forward swizzles and one-foot glides. Pre requisite: Any age, some dance experience recommended. This fast-paced class will be a great
Pre-Alpha 2, Basic 2 way to kick off the weekend. Fun dance moves, popular music and various dance styles will be
Pre-requisite: Pre-Alpha 1. Advanced balance with emphasis on swizzles forward and covered.
backward, 1 foot glides, snow plow stops, forward stroking and pumps.
Alpha 1/2, Basic 3/4
Pre-requisite: Pre-Alpha 2 or Tot 4. Skaters are taught right and left push-glides on
outside and inside edges, forward stroking, circular pumps, snow plow stops and
backward glides.
Beta 1/2, Basic 5
Pre-requisite: Alpha 2. Skills taught include backward stroking, back pumps straight and
on circle, back pumps, backward crossovers, forward outside edge 1 foot glides,
T-Stops, and moving 2 foot turns.
Gamma, Basic 6
Pre-requisite: Beta 2. Skills taught are outside 3-turns, Mohawk sequence, forward
inside edge 1 foot glides, 2 foot edges, hockey stops.
Delta, Basic 6, Pre Freeskate,
Freeskate 1-6 & Up
Pre-requisite: Gamma. Skills taught are inside 3-turns, forward outside and inside
edges, bunny hops, lunge, shoot the duck and 2 foot backward edges.
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