Take Your Skating To The Next Level
A private lesson is a great way to get one on one instruction for either the recreational or competitive skater. Private Lessons can be taken in conjunction with the Learn to Skate Classes to help master the skills from each class or can be taken independently if you are wanting to advance your skills. Private lessons are held on public or freestyle sessions or freestyle sessions.
Please contact any of our coaches directly regarding their experience, teaching/coaching philosophies, availability, and fees. You may also fill out our Private Lesson Request form and our skate director will connect you with an appropriate coach.
Find A Private Skating Instructor In Snoqualmie
Ashley Wyatt
Director of Coaching Staff
Figure Skating Director Ashley is a Professional Skaters Association master rated choreography coach and current member of the PSA Board of Governors. She also works on several PSA committees dedicated to coaches’ education both in the US and internationally. Originally from Kansas City, Mo, Ashley’s broad range of experience and interests brings a fresh and diverse insight to the Sno-King Snoqualmie figure skating community.
- Coaching since 1998
- PSA Master Rated Choreographer & Registered Group Coach
- 2019 PSA Volunteer of the Year
- 2019 PSA David Shulman Leadership Scholarshi recipient
- 2015 PSA Walter and Irene Muehlbronner Scholarship recipient
- 200 hr Yoga Certification, 25 hr Children’s Yoga Certification
- 13 years Professional Show experience including; Holiday on Ice, Magic on Ice and Busch Gardens
- American Ice Theatre Certified Choreographer
- 2017 Assistant Choreographer, U.S. Figure Skating Championships Opening Ceremonies
- Production Assistant and Choreographer: “An Evening With Scott Hamilton and Friends”
- Teaches on and off ice movement and style development classes
- Coaching and Choreography lessons for all ages and levels
Vadim Akolzin
Three-time Israeli National champion, men’s singles Three-time Israeli National champion, pairs Competed at World Figure Skating Championships and European Figure Skating Championships Competed at Juniors and Seniors ISU Grand Prix Master of Sport of Russia Teaching – Figure Skating: Singles,Pairs, harness, lifts, jumps, off-ice Hockey: power skating, edges, techniques Has coached players and teams of the Portland Winterhawks
ellie cornwell
I am a former competitive figure skater from Texas competing all the way through the senior level. I traveled all over the country for competitions and had the ability to train under national and international Olympians. In addition to being PSA and US Figure Skating certified, I am a Senior Gold Medalist in both freestyle and moves in the field. My teaching style is very hands-on and visual. However, I adapt my teaching style based on my students’ learning styles! My ultimate goal in teaching skating is to share my love and passion for the sport with anyone who wants to learn.
vladimir fedorov
Competitive Skater with extensive competitive experience, including:
- Ice Dance Bronze medalist
- World Championship 1994
- Olympic Games, Lillehammer, Norway
- Two time Russian National Champion in Ice Dance
- Silver Medalist at Junior World Championship
- Medalist at Skate America, Trophy Lalique, Finish Trophy, Skate Canada, European National Championships, NHK Trophy and Cup of Russia
- Trained with World and Olympic coaches Tatiana Tarasova, Natalia Linichuk and Ron Ludington
- 22 years coaching experience
- Teaching experience includes competitive dance teams and singles for US Regional and Sectional Competitions, European and World Championships
Teaching Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Basic Skills and Off Ice Conditioning
Inga Fedorova
- Member of Lithuanian National Team and International Competitor
- Extensive and competitive training in Figures, Freestyle and Moves in the Field
- 25 years coaching experience
- Teaching Basic Skills, Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Adults and Off Ice Conditioning
Hiroe Kakisawa
- Skated competitively for 15 years
- Japan Regional Champion
- Japanese National Novice Medalist
- Novice International Competition Medalist in Zagreb, Croatia
- Represented Team Japan internationally
- 2002 “Junior Grand Prix Skate Canada” team Japan member
- Professional Skater for Royal Caribbean cruise ship ice cast 6 years with Disney on Ice
- Coaches all ages and levels
- Teaching Freestyle, jumps, spins, moves in the field, and off-ice
Lauren Kinyon
My teaching style includes positive reinforcement and encouragement, making it fun for students to learn to skate. I like to take a hands-on approach to guide my students to learn proper techniques, movement, memorization, and artistry.
Cedric Laignier
- Figure Skating Coach Singles and Pairs
- Specializes in Sharpening and Custom Blade Mounting
- French Regional Champion, National Medalist and International Competitor
- 20 years coaching experience 10 years of skating professionally in ice shows all over the world
- Teaching ~ Regional Champions and Medalists, Sectional Medalists and U.S. National Competitors
Elizabeth Laignier
- Started skating in southern California at the age of 4 years old.
- 5 time U.S. National competitor.
- Gold medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle.
- Professionally skated all over the world for 12 years with companies, including Woodstock Productions, Holiday on Ice, Disney On Ice, Willy Bietak Productions, Royal Caribbean Cruise line and Las Vegas Show.
- Choreographer/Installer for Willy Bietak productions.
- Over 20 years of coaching experience, specializing in choreography, freestyle skills, edge work, production numbers and off ice conditioning.
- Two time WBFF fitness world medalist and ISSA certified personal trainer.
- Competitive History:
- 1993 Junior Olympics
- 1996 U.S. Nationals – Novice Ladies
- 1997 Pacific Coast Champion – Junior Ladies
- 1997 U.S. Nationals – Junior Ladies
- 1998 U.S. Nationals – Junior Ladies
- 1999 U.S. Nationals – Senior Ladies
- Professional Shows:
- Holiday On Ice – Europe tour: 2002-2003
- Woodstock Productions – Knott’s Berry Farm: 2003-2013
- Disney On Ice – Beauty and the Beast: 2003
- Willy Bietak Productions – Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas: 2004-2015