Advanced skaters wanting to practice jumps, spins, leg lifts and any other advanced skating techniques (with or without a coach) are encouraged to attend the 40-50 weekly freestyle skating sessions that are offered to practice these maneuvers.

In addition, the Ice Den Chandler offers various structured on ice and off ice classes with structured curriculum to focus on specific skills and training.  Details and descriptions are listed below.

Class registration will automatically close at scheduled session start time or when capacity is reached.

Skaters are not permitted to skate if skater name is not registered for session.  Skaters who intentionally skate knowing they have not registered will be subject to disciplinary action including loss of ice privileges.
NO EXCEPTIONS.

FREESTYLES ARE FIGURE SKATING ONLY SESSIONS
THIS IS NOT PUBLIC SKATE REGISTRATION.

BALLET 1

Thursday 5:20 - 6:05 PM

Open to all skating levels. All ages welcome. Ballet experience not necessary. 

This is a beginning level ballet technique class.  Ballet training at the foundational level will emphasize the understanding of correct body placement, proper use of turnout, coordination of the upper body, and use of arms.  Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple and practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment.  Skaters who cross train with strong ballet technique, will have better form, posture, lines, musicality, fluidity, coordination, balance, positioning, grace, strength, and agility on the ice.

Skating or dance attire and ballet shoes are required.  Hair must be pulled back neatly.

Taught by Jaclyn Levine.

stretch & strength | open to all ages and skating levels

Tuesday= 4:20 PM-5:05 PM

This class is designed for all ages and levels. Flexibility and strength training is vital for all skaters. This class features a blend of core strengthening and flexibility exercises, designed specifically for skaters, and artistic athletes. The exercises target various muscle groups. The goal is to strengthen and lengthen these muscles to improve range of motion, perform higher jumps, increase extensions, and enhance elasticity without injuries. There will be a strong emphasis on strengthening the core and back muscles to enable control in body position. Emphasis is put on commonly used positions such as spirals, y-spirals, beillmanns, I-spin positions, illusions, split jumps etc. Yoga mats are required. Stretch bands are recommended (www.superiorstretch.com). Skating or dance attire required. Hair must be pulled back neatly. Taught by Jaclyn Levine, Director of Ballet.

STRETCH + strength

Thursday = 6:05 - 6:50 PM

This class is designed for all ages and levels. Flexibility and strength training is vital for all skaters. This class features a blend of core strengthening and flexibility exercises , designed specifically for skaters, and artistic athletes. The exercises target various muscle groups. The goal is to strengthen and lengthen these muscles to improve range of motion, perform higher jumps, increase extensions, and enhance elasticity without injuries. There will be a strong emphasis on strengthening the core and back muscles to enable control in body position. Emphasis is put on commonly used positions such as spirals, y-spirals, beillmanns, I-spin positions, illusions, split jumps etc.

Yoga mats are required. Stretch bands are recommended  (www.superiorstretch.com)

Skating or dance attire required.  Hair must be pulled back neatly.

Taught by: Jaclyn Levine

DRY-LAND TRAINING + INJURY PREVENTION/Off Ice-Jumps

Monday = 5:45 PM-6:30 PM 
Strength and conditioning program for figure skaters ages 7 and up. Classes held at the Ice Den Chandler party rooms. Skating or exercise attire only. Training shoes (sneakers, running shoes) are mandatory. Classes will focus on strength, power, cardiovascular conditioning, injury prevention, balance and coordination for skaters. Off-ice jumps will also be included for single and double jumps. This class will be taught by Ice Den's PSA Master rated coaches.

ballet 2

Tuesday= 5:15 PM-6:00 PM 

A class designed for figure skaters of all levels. The instructor will continue to advance Ballet I skills. Classes are held in the Ice Den's Party rooms. Skaters must have ballet slippers. Mandatory ballet or skating attire only. Girls’ hair must be tied back, bun recommended. Class will emphasize more complex combinations, and coordination, musicality, stretch and strength, extensions, and control along with further developing standard basic ballet positions and will be structured to assist figure skaters with correctness of posture, balance, and head-arm positions. Taught by Jaclyn Levine, Director of Ballet.

Jaclyn has taught ballet all over the Phoenix metro area since 2007. Jaclyn has been training Arizona’s premier figure skaters through her own business, “AZ Ballet for Figure Skaters” at the Scottsdale and Chandler Ice Den’s since 2010. Jaclyn also currently teaches at Master Ballet Academy under the direction of Slawomir and Irena Wozniak. Jaclyn has a passion for ballet and makes it her priority to pass on this love for the art form to all her students. Jaclyn provides a ballet education that focuses on building a strong technical foundation in a positive, fun, and encouraging environment. For more information, check out her website below.