Professional Coaching Staff
The Hudson Valley Figure Skating Club is proud to introduce our very
talented staff of professionals. Our coaches each have a unique and varied background in
the field of figure skating and coaching. All of our coaches listed below
are members of the Hudson Valley Figure Skating Club.
All Hudson Valley Figure Skating Club member coaches meet the high professional standards set by the USFSA
and the Professional Skaters Association. For specific information on any
of the member coaches listed below, click on the individual coach's name. Please inquire at the front desk as to the
availability of the individual coaches for private lessons.
FIGURE SKATING PROFESSIONALS:
Oleg Makarov
and Larissa Selezneva
Diane Del Olmo
Lily Sussman
Hilary Erchick
Scheduling Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available for skaters of all levels. Coaches schedule their own privates. Messages may be left with our Customer Service Staff at Ice Time Sports Complex or contact the coach directly.
Oleg
Makarov and Larisa Selezneva
Olympic,
World and European Champion figure skaters.
1980 Junior World Champions and 1988 World Champions, seven time National
Champions, two time European Champions, 1988 Olympics and 1984 Olympic Bronze
Medalists. Proud coaches of four North Atlantic 2005 finalists, a Junior
National 2006 competitor, two Junior
National 2005 competitors, six Empire State Games 2005 finalists and two Empire
State Games 2005 medalists
A
figure skating coach for 33 years in the modalities of figures, moves in the
field, freestyle and choreography, beginner through senior.
Coached skaters in Barcelona, Spain including national medalists in
Juvenile, Junior and Senior levels. Team
coach for Spain in Sofia, Bulgaria Junior Cup and Junior World Championships.
Founder and first Figure Skating Director of Ice Time’s figure skating
program. Proud coach of several finalists at the North Atlantic Regional
Competitions and Empire State Games.
Jennifer
Milano
An
accomplished figure skater reaching Novice Freestyle, Pre-Gold Dance and 4th
Figure in just two years. USFSA, ISI
& PSA Member. A competitive
figure skating coach for over 10 years specializing in both Moves in the Field
and Freestyle.
Deirdre
Bonanno
A
figure skater for over 27 years. Competitive
singles and synchronized skater for 15 years.
Achievements include: Intermediate
Ladies, Figure 3, Intermediate Moves in the Field, Adult Gold Moves in the
Field, Adult Silver Freestyle, Pre Silver Ice Dance.
USFSA, ISI & PSA Member.
A
competitive figure skater for 7 years.
Has completed Novice Moves in the Field and plans on completing the USFSA
MIF tests by August, 2005.
Basic Skills Instructor for 3 years.
Experienced with young children.
USFSA & ISI Member.
Michele
Russo
2003
Adult Bronze Ladies Sectional Champion. Achievements
include: Silver Moves in the Field,
Silver Freestyle, Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field and Preliminary Freestyle.
Currently preparing to test for Juvenile MIF. USFSA & ISI Member.
Lauren Dinsmore (For add'l info)
A competitive figure skater for 9 years. Has accomplished Junior Moves in the Field and Intermediate Freestyle. Competed and medaled in numerous competitions in the Tri-State and New England regions. Empire State Games competitor. ISI and Basic Skills Junior Instructor for 4 years. USFSA Member. Ice Time Sports Complex Guest Coach.