The Coaches

Staff Coaches

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SALLY BOWMAN – photo and bio not currently available

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CRAIG HOROWITZ -

Principal skater with Disney on Ice for 17 years; 12 years competitive experience. 3 years playing hockey; 7 years coaching experience both amateurs and professionals. Specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, jump harness (straight and pole), characterization, speed, on-ice endurance exercises, power skating, and preparing skaters for auditions and entrance into professional skating shows. Teaches group lessons for Learn to Skate and Theatre on Ice.

Available for private lessons

Phone: 717-269-4433, e-mail:gr8tersk8ters@yahoo.com

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MELYSSA JAMES -

Qualified 2008 British National Championship

2007 Passed Senior Moves in the Field Level 10 – Competitive Track

2007 Passed Senior Original Dance Level 10 – Competitive Track

2007 Passed Senior Free Dance Level 10 – Competitive Track

Passed USFS Gold Level Dance Test

Currently a competitive ice dancer

Teaches Group Lessons for Learn to Skate and Theatre on Ice.

Available for Private Lessons

Contact: www.jamesandburns.com

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KIMBERLY KENT –

USFS Gold Medalist in Moves-in-the-Field, Junior Freestyle, 1^st Figure, and Pre-Silver Dance

Specializes in Freestyle and Moves-in-the-Field

12 years competitive experience. Teaching since 1999.

Teaches lessons for Learn to Skate and private lessons for RRFSC

Available for private lessons

Phone: 717-431-9361 (home) or 717-940-6084 (cell)

E-mail: sk8ercutie84@gmail.com

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RENEE LEPLEY -

16 years coaching experience (Westminster FSC of Erie/Buffalo FSC/Red Rose FSC)

PSA and USFS member; USFS Registered Coach

Achieved American and Canadian Gold medals in ice dancing along with passing 2 international dances.

Coached students through Senior Moves in the Field; Gold and some International Dances, Junior Freestyle, Novice Free Dance

BS in Recreational Therapy from Gannon University; CTRS (certified therapeutic recreation specialist). Certification through NCTRC

15 years coaching adaptive sports and special needs individuals

Previous Basic Skills Director, Westminster FSC of Erie

Currently accepting all levels of students in the disciplines

of Moves in the Field, Dance, Freestyle, Choreography,

Power, Free Dance and Special Needs (upon evaluation)

Contact: lydwina1@verizon.net

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KIM MILLER -

PSA Basic Rated

13 years teaching experience

Currently teaching group lessons for LIR Skating School,

Basic 8ʼs, Sharper Edges, Elite Edges and Ice Theatre

Available for private lessons for all ages (including adults) in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Recreational Improvement, Ice Dancing, Yoga and Off-ice Training

Contact: 717-285-4784 or 717-468-8809

e-mail: kimberlyjanemiller@yahoo.com

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ANDREW NEWBERRY -

1982 British Primary Ice Dance Champion

1983 British Junior Bronze Medalist

US Gold Medalist in Ice Dance

US National, International, and Junior National Coach

Coached students to 4 US National Medals and 4 International Medals including 2003 US Intermediate Dance Champions and 2006 British Solo Ice Dance Champion

Coached on the World Junior Grand Prix Circuit for the US Team

Member of the Professional Skaters Association

Currently on the US Figure Skating Ice Dance Committee

Attended the USFS/PSA Pairs/Dance Coaches College based on studentsʼ accomplishments at Junior Nationals, 2002-2003

Available for Private Lessons

Contact: Cell: (302) 563-1197

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URSULA WOLFER -

Qualifications: USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field

Pre-Gold Dances. 12 Years competitive experience through the Senior level including both U.S. sectionals and Swiss Nationals.

4 years as a professional skater with Disney on Ice.

10 years coaching experience

Specializes in Freestyle, choreography, Moves in the Field, group production numbers, and preparing skaters for auditions and entrance into professional skating shows. Teaches group lessons for Learn to Skate and Theatre on Ice.

Available for private lessons

Contact: 717-376-4333; e-mail: gr8tersk8ters@yahoo.com

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