Programs
Moylan Premier offers programs for every level — from beginners learning their first steps to advanced skaters refining their artistry and technique.
Paths of Figure Skating
Well Balanced Skating Track
The U.S. Figure Skating Well-Balanced Program is designed for competitive skaters preparing for Regional and qualifying competitions.
This track challenges athletes to perform at a level that often exceeds their current test standards. Skaters who pursue this more advanced, competitive path may choose not to complete certain U.S. Figure Skating Freestyle tests in order to maintain age and level eligibility for qualifying events.
Participation in the Well-Balanced track requires a strong commitment of time and training to reach a competitive standard of performance.
Moylan Premier skaters in this program travel to events across the country, proudly representing our club.
Interested skaters and families are encouraged to contact Coach Alexei Mantsorov, our Well-Balanced Program Director, for more information.
National Showcase Skating Track
Showcase brings together creativity, inspiration, drama and figure skating to form a unique series where skaters can demonstrate their skills in the categories of light entertainment, dramatic entertainment and interpretive. Top skaters in individual showcase events are invited to participate in the National Showcase.
Singles skaters of all ages and levels can participate in showcase in the following categories:
- Emotional Performance
- Choreographic Artistry (Juvenile - Senior, Adult Masters only)
- Lyrical Pop
- Character Performance
- Comedic Impressions
- Interpretive
Descriptions of each category and rules regarding props can be found in the Showcase Guidelines. Interested Skaters and their families can get more info from our Showcase Director, Coach Irene Harm.
Excel Skating Track
Excel is an opportunity for skaters to continue testing and develop their skills while showcasing their strengths at events. Available at nonqualifying competitions, including designated Excel Series competitions, Excel programs consist of required elements different from the standard track to help boost skaters’ strengths. With 10 levels from beginner to senior, Excel offers skaters of all levels the chance to participate.
At the Excel preliminary plus, pre-juvenile plus, juvenile plus, intermediate plus, novice, junior and senior levels, the top six skaters per section will earn an invitation to compete in the Excel Series Final. Skaters at the excel beginner through intermediate levels receive an open invitation to compete in the final.
New to figure skating and wondering how it all works?
Where to start, what to do, and which path is right for your child?
You’re not alone!
Click the link below for a helpful written and visual guide that explains the different paths you can take in the world of figure skating.
Group Classes
Stroking & Edges
Stroking
Create a harmony of work between the joints, knees, hips and ankles to produce more power on the ice, but use less energy. Combinations of different exercises give skaters the ability to train their body to work efficiently with the ability to change speed and at the same time deliver enough power for successful execution of elements.
Edge
This class produces smooth skating and clean elements. Class exercises help to develop balance and control by using the simple moves executed on a higher level of skating. All the elements of the class help develop a solid base for multi revolution jumps.
Jump / Spin (On-Ice)
Jump
Jump class will introduce and teach a technique which will provide the transition from one to two and from two to three revolutions jump. It will provide instructions for the best execution of four phases of jump: preparation, takeoff, rotation (flight), landing.
Spin
Spin class will teach a technique of the spin to make its value/points to go from base to excellent. The base value of each element is 0. The spin class will provide step by step instructions how to bring the value of the spin to 3, which is the highest/excellent value.
Jump / Spin (Off-Ice)
Basic Skills through Pre-Preliminary level
Jump class is designed to introduce the basic technique of the jump; jump with rotation, combination of jumps, and combination of jumps with rotation. The class will teach the body to balance every step of the jump: entry, air position, and exits. The class includes exercises to prevent injuries of ankles and knees by developing strength into these areas. At the same time it will increase the height, durability and power of the jump.
Preliminary through Senior level
Skaters in the class will learn the process of increasing the difficulty of the jump. Students learn the elements of jumps in their tennis shoes before transferring them to the ice.
Off-Ice Conditioning
A powerful tool in the development of a "well-rounded" athlete, focusing on the development of core muscle groups, cardio health, and stamina.
This class is designed with specific exercises which serve to protect the figure skater on and off the ice. The focus is to create power, strength, flexibility, endurance, quickness and advanced coordination needed for the entire body.
Innovations
Basic Skills through Pre-Preliminary
An introduction into the multi-task instruction of skating which will lead to advanced combinations of single steps already learned. Exercises which increase speed and power are used. Work as a group to widen the base of skating elements. The group aspect develops the perspective of figure skating for the younger student. Younger kids will follow the lead of the older kids.
Preliminary through Senior level
Enhance and learn different positions of entrances and the combination of different elements. Execution of jumps in both directions. Learn appropriate technique of the entry and exit from the main elements (spins and jumps). Introduction to the elements which are required by the new rules of the ISU and the U.S. Figure Skating. This is a challenging and dynamic class.