Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate is a programme designed to give you skills to become a better skater, whether you are new to it or already an advanced skater. These Ice Skating lessons are suitable for ages 5+ and will help you to develop through our nationally recognised British Ice Skating (BIS) programme. Join with the Learn to Skate membership for weekly classes with qualified instructors and become a skating pro with Better. Skate hire is included in the membership.
Lessons run weekly for 50 weeks a year, with a 2 weeks' break over the Christmas Holidays. Apart from those 2 weeks, lessons run through all half-terms, summer holidays and Bank holidays. Skaters can progress at their own pace and start the lessons at anytime since they are individually assessed during each lesson. You can track their progress via our online tool- HomePortal.
Please note that our lessons are very popular. If no results appear after clicking the button below, this means that the programme is currently full. We aim to release spaces as often as possible so please regularly check the booking page for new available spaces.
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What You'll Learn (BIS Skate UK Level Pass Criteria)
Once you become proficient on the ice, you can then progress on to our advanced academy. You could also try different activities on ice such as figure skating, speed skating, synchro and ice hockey. Speak to a member of staff for more details on how you can get involved.
Meet our Ice Skating coaches
Marika Humphreys-Baranova
Marika is a 2002 British Winter Olympian, and esteemed instructor with over two decades of coaching experience. Whether you are a beginner stepping onto the ice for the very first time or a seasoned skater looking to enhance your skills, Marika tailors every lesson to be your personalised Ice Mastery experience. Her passion lies in helping individuals of all ages find joy, confidence, and fulfilment through ice skating. From aspiring champions to those seeking fun, fitness, and a sense of well-being, Marika offers a warm and welcoming environment for everyone. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of secure online booking, making your ice-skating journey as seamless as possible.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 5
BSc Hons Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences
Contact Details
Mobile: 07871 923756
Victoria Rogers
If you’re going to truly excel in your sport of choice, you’ll need a great Ice Skating Instructor. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to work with aspiring athletes to get them more focused, powerful, and technically proficient than they've ever been before. I believe in training to win and competing with sportsmanship. This, more than anything, is a direct reflection of my success as a Ice Skating Instructor. Having coached both adult and youth skaters who both competed and won medals nationally and internationally.
I also, offer lessons for beginners and people who are looking to skate for fun, loose weight, train for hockey basics and get all round more confident
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07854 089324
Tara Fehilly
Tara is an accomplished ice skating coach and an International Technical Specialist with 30 years of experience in figure skating.
As a former competitive skater, Tara transitioned into coaching and technical officiating, gaining a reputation for having a keen eye for technique and dedication to athlete development. Certified by the International Skating Union (ISU) as an International Technical Specialist, Tara has officiated at numerous national and international competitions, ensuring accurate and fair technical assessments of elements and jumps.
With a coaching philosophy focused on fostering both the technical skills and mental resilience of skaters, Tara has helped guide athletes from beginner levels to elite competitions, all the while making the learning process fun for all her students, while still focusing on skill development. Tara also mentors fellow coaches, contributing to the growth of the sport at all levels.
Tara continually stay updated with the latest in rule changes, attending workshops and conferences to ensure her students have as much knowledge possible.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 3
Contact Details
Mobile: 07973 937320
Mina Zdravkova
A former World Championship-Level competitor, Mina brings an intensity and commitment to her pupils that helps them excel and reach their maximum potential. She has coached pupils to ISU championship standard and guided students to national and international medals. She also works with skaters in their developmental stages, focusing on establishing strong fundamental basic skating skills to ensure an efficient progression. Mina believes that excellence and competency in skating can help to grant skaters a more uninhibited freedom to explore, create and express; improving one’s skills helps to unlock more fun! Mina is currently accepting inquiries for all ages and levels.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07752 270476
Dannii Goldie
About Dannii
TBC
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 3
Contact Details
Mobile: 07849 174236
Christopher Martin Davis
Christopher is an international coach who competed at the World-Championship level. His pedagogy is based upon creating engaging training pathways for each individual skater based on their unique goals and abilities. His methodology prioritises technical progression alongside psychosocial development, well-being, fun, self-expression and love of sport. Christopher’s elite students have medaled at national championships, and qualified for ISU championships. Christopher welcomes lesson enquiries from people of all ages and levels, neurodiverse skaters and skaters with disabilities. Christopher looks forward to sharing the joy and thrill of skating with you, and helping guide you through your skating journey.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07547 287767
Chrissy Richards
Chrissy Richards is a fully qualified and professional Ice Skating Coach with more than 20 years’ experience coaching the sport. In her time as a skater she has been a Synchronized Skating British Champion 18 times, and an International Champion 15 times. She has competed at World Level, and has taken part in many shows and exhibitions all over the UK and Europe. She is the coach for medal winning Adult Synchronised Skating Team ‘Orion’, who rank in the top 5 Adult Synchro teams in the UK. She currently coaches a wide range of ages and abilities and will welcome you whether your goal is to become a Figure Skater, an Ice Hockey player or a Synchro Skater.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07837 637148
Irina Kuznetsova
Irina started skating at the age of 7, she was trained in Russia Sankt-Petersburg at the Olympic skating school. By 18 she had competed at a national level and moved onto her professional skating career, working at many famous Ice shows for 20 years such as, Russian Leningrad Ballet on Ice, Holiday on Ice and the Hot Ice show. Irina has been coaching for more than 15 years and loves coaching skaters of all ages, from complete beginners to skaters who compete at national and international levels and her students frequently win medals. She also runs off ice classes to improve jumps, spins, technique, stretching and flexibility.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07834 283805
Nikolay Shashkov
Nikolay started skating at the age of 5 in Russia and was taught by famous coach Alexsei Mishin. By 21 Nikolay achieved Master of sport and had been competing nationally and internationally after which he moved onto his professional career in shows for more than 12 years for stage work world wide production of “Hot Ice Show”. Nikolay has been coaching for more than 15 years and loves coaching all levels and ages from beginners to national and international competitive levels, with his students frequently winning medals. He has also previously worked as a head coach in Reykjavik Iceland. Nikolay also runs off Ice classes to improve jumps, spins, technique, stretching and flexibility.
Qualifications
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07460 922252
Stewart Feinstein
Stewart turned professional at 21 years old joining ice shows including Holiday On Ice, touring all over Europe. He has over 3 decades of coaching experience behind including coaching a complete beginner student who he spotted on a public skating session and coached him to National two time Medalist; International Gold Medalist; ranked number 1 in the UK; and finally was selected to represent GB at the World Championships in Italy. Stewart has coached at the World Arena, Colorado Springs in the USA consecutively for seven years working with Top World and Olympic Coach Kathy Casey, who he studied with for over 12 years and who taught him her World level jump and spin technique which Stewart now specialises in! Stewart coaches a student who he has coached from his very first steps onto the ice at 5 years old, who is now with a partner and they are Australian National Champions!
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07515 679079
Karen Solomon
With over 50 years’ experience in figure skating, (having begun her own skating journey at the age of 5) Karen took part in many tests and competitions as both a child and an adult.
Karen began coaching in 1987 at Israel’s first ever ice rink. She has been coaching in the UK since 2001. She believes that ice skating can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age or abilities. She is convinced that good basic techniques are paramount for everyone and her teaching reflects this.
Karen enjoys working with all ages and levels and in particular with anyone who has any kind of challenges. She is passionate about helping her students to reach their goals, gain confidence and have fun along the way.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
07956 284762
Rio Sully
Rio is a fully qualified BIS level 2 coach and a national championship level Technical Specialist in synchronized skating with over 10 years experience.
As a skater she has been National synchronized skating champion 11 times ranging from Juvenile through to seniors where she also represented Great Britain internationally & at World Championships.
Alongside Dannii Goldie she coaches Lee Valley’s senior B team Aura who are the current British champions and Phoenix Gold, the Pre Mixed Age / Intermediate team who are the current silver medalists in the British championships.
She coaches skaters of all ages and abilities whether you just want to have fun and learn a new skill or progress on to competitive skating either solo or in a team.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact details
07772 107634
Abbie Lebow
Abbie is a fully Qualified BIS Level 2 Ice skating coach who has been skating and remains skating at national and international level for over 17 years.
She has trained and competed in several BIS skating disciplines; singles skating, ice dance and synchronised skating.
She has achieved 8 national titles, represented Great Britain Internationally and currently remains British Champion in Synchronised Ice Skating in the Senior B category with our own Lee Valley Team Aura whom she captains.
Abbie has a great passion for Ice skating and teaching and has a wealth of experience working and teaching children and adults as well as those with additional learning needs, disabilities or those with neurodiversity.
She is also currently completing a degree in advanced personal training, strength, conditioning and flexibility to enhance her coaching tool kit.
Abbie welcomes enquiries from people who wish to develop their existing skating skills or those who are just staring out on the ice and looks forward to sharing the joy she has for the sport with you.
BIS Coaching Qualification
Level 2
Contact Details
Mobile: 07516 299062
Alessandro Fadini
Alessandro Fadini, a former competitive skater and Italian National Team member for 12 years. I competed in the ISU Junior Grand Prix Series and qualified for the European and World Championships, gaining top level experience in technique, artistry, and performance.
Now a full time coach, I’m passionate about helping skaters of all levels improve their skills, build confidence, and reach their goals - whether it’s mastering jumps and spins or preparing for competitions. My coaching focuses on strong fundamentals, personal growth, and a love for the sport.
Let’s take your skating to the next level!
BIS Coaching Qualification:
Level 2
Contact Details:
Mobile: 07587178714