

Louisville Skating Academy aims to have the highest quality professionals involved in all club programs. TheLSA Skating Director is responsible for engaging instructors for the learn-to-skate program and other group lesson programs. The Skating Director also grants teaching privileges to instructors who wish to teach private lessons withLSA. Instructor credentials are reviewed and assessed based on the needs of the club at the time.
The instructors listed below provide private lessons onLSA sessions as independent contractors and are not employed byLSA. Skaters wishing to hire a coach for private lessons are encouraged to ask questions and interview instructors to be sure that goals and methods are compatible.
As independent contractors, coaches charge different rates. Hourly fees for lessons on the ice are listed below. In addition, coaches may charge for other services such as travel to competitions and test sessions or music editing. LSA recommends discussing all fees prior to entering into a professional-student relationship.
LSA strongly encourages all coaches to increase their knowledge of the sport through membership in theProfessional Skaters Association and to seek accreditation through thePSA's ratings process.
Local coaches who teach at other facilities in the area or visiting coaches from out of town who wish to teach onLSA ice time must have permission from theLSA Skating Director, must show proof of insurance, must have completed the coach registration process withUSFS, and must pay an upfront fee in order to teach onLSA sessions.
Certain coaches may be exempt from the upfront fee if approved by the Skating Director. Such exempt coaches would include professionals brought in from time to time to work with many skaters on a specific area such as dance partners or as part of a club-wide special event such as a clinic. Visits from such coaches will be communicated to the entire coaching group by the coaching director or her designee.
Guest Professional Applicationupdated 12/26/2014
Sarah holds Master ratings in Moves in the Field and Group Instruction and Certified ratings in Free Skate and Dance. In addition, she holds a Level III ranking, as she has coached skaters at the U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championships in both singles and dance, at the U.S. Championships in dance, and at the U.S. Collegiate Championships as well as the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships and National Showcase. Sarah holds a BA in Spanish and English from Butler University and holds an M.A. in Spanish Linguistics with an emphasis in Second Language Acquisition from Arizona State University. Prior to moving home to Louisville, Sarah coached in Arizona and directed a skating program in Madrid, Spain. She has been a Spanish instructor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky since 2003, the Artistic Director of Louisville Skating Academy since 2004, and is currently coaching skaters of all ages, abilities and goals. Sarah teaches free skate, moves in the field, dance, and basic skills. Rate: $63/hr.(502) 819-7751.
Donny has been coaching for approximately 25 years and has been a member of thePSA for almost 20 years. He holds aPSA Master Rating in Dance and Free Dance. Donny earned a Level V Ranking for his coaching accomplishments. Donny and his wife, Kelley Morris-Adair, created a dance program in Indianapolis, Indiana that developed over 30 dance teams qualifying for Sectional, National and International Championships. They coached United States National Dance Champions at the Junior, Novice and Juvenile levels. Donny was the 1986 United States Dance Champion and placed 6th in the World Championships with Reneé Roca. Donny teaches dance, moves in the field and fundamental skating skills for all disciplines of the sport. Rate: $72/hr. plus expenses.(317) 753-1883.
Kelley, Past President of the Professional Skaters Association, has been coaching for approximately 35 years and holds a Master rating in Moves in the Field, Dance, Free Dance, and a Registered Free Skate rating. She has earned a Level V Ranking for her coaching accomplishments. Kelley currently serves on the Board of Directors of U.S. Figure Skating. Kelley and her husband, Donald Adair, created a dance program in Indianapolis, Indiana that developed over 30 dance teams qualifying for Sectional, National and International Championships. They coached United States National Dance Champions at the Junior, Novice and Juvenile levels. Kelley has enjoyed coaching single skaters at the Novice, Junior and Senior levels for TeamUSA. Kelley has been a pioneer with the moves in the field structure. She was a member of both the originalMIF task force and the recent team that revised theMIF tests. Kelley travels to rinks around the country to work with coaches and athletes on skating skills, turn execution, stroking, footwork, choreography and basic fundamentals of ice skating. Rate: $72/hr. plus expenses.(317) 753-1884.
Michelle has achievedUSFS Gold in Freestyle, 6th Figure test, and Bronze Dances. She skated six years with Disney on Ice. Michelle holds a B.S. in management from Indiana University. She has passed thePSA Basic Written Accreditation exam. She coaches group, basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, and power. Rate: $50/hr.(502) 408-1628.
Kirsten has passed USFS Gold Moves in the Field, Gold Freestyle and Gold Dance. She competed at the U.S. Midwest Sectional Championships, representing Louisville Skating Academy. Kirsten teaches basic skills, freestyle, and moves in the field. Rate: $36/hr.(502) 457-6166.
Jessica is a former World Jr. Champion and National Jr. Ladies Silver medalist. At the Senior level she was a three time Regional Champion, Sectional Medalist and four time National competitor. Internationally, she earned a bronze medal at Skate Canada. She has achieved gold level in U.S. Figure Skating's disciplines of Freestyle, School Figures and Moves in the Field. She has achieved the Professional Skaters Association rating of Registered Free Skate Instructor. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from Marymount University and worked for 10 years as a Merchandiser in New York City in the intimate apparel industry. While in New York she performed professionally with the Ice Theatre of New York. Jessica teaches freestyle, moves in the field, choreography and basic skills. Rate: $56/hr.(917) 400-3320.
Robert holds a PSA Master Rating in Moves in the Field and and Choreography and Certified Ratings in Dance and Freestyle. Robert was runner-up in Audrey Weisiger'sYoung Artist Showcase
event, an international choreography competition. He holds a Bachelors degree in Music and enjoys music editing. Robert teaches freestyle, moves in the field, dance and choreography. Robert is in Louisville on a limited basis. Rate: $65/hr plus expenses.(412) 303-9821.
Emily has passed USFS Gold Moves in the Field, Intermediate Freestyle and Pre-Gold Dance. She is a student at University of Louisville. Emily teaches basic skills, freestyle, and moves in the field. Rate: $32/hr.(502) 457-7970.
Carmen has passedUSFS Adult Gold Moves in the Field, Pre-Silver Dance and Adult Bronze Freestyle level. Carmen has achieved thePSA rating of Certified Group Instructor. She teaches learn-to-skate group lessons and moves in the field. Rate: $48/hr.(502) 494-6900.
Andrea has achievedUSFS Adult Gold Moves in the Field, Adult Pre Bronze Freestyle &CFSA Preliminary Dance. She has passed the PSA Basic Accreditation exam. She studied Political Science at the University of Western Ontario. She teaches basic skills and group. Rate: $48/hr.(502) 682-1387.
Valory is a U.S and Canadian double Gold medalist in figures and freestyle. She competed nationally and internationally through the junior level. She won the Vienna Cup in Austria and also represented the U.S. in Milan, Italy. She has been coaching for approximately 25 years and has taught all levels from beginners to National, International and junior world level skaters. She teaches Basic Skills and Freestyle. She enjoys choreography and has been involved in the off ice training of her competitive students as well. Rate: $60/hr.(513) 827-2851.
Heidi Whitlow has passedUSFS Novice Moves in the Field, Adult Gold Moves in the Field, Juvenile Freestyle and Pre-Gold Dance as well asISI 8 Free Skate,ISI 4 Pairs andISI 8 Couples. Heidi has achieved the ratings of Master Group Instructor, Certified Freestyle Instructor and Certified Senior Moves in the Field Instructor. She holds a B.S. in Journalism/Advertising and in Agriculture/Horticulture. Heidi teaches basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, and synchronized skating. Rate: $58/hr.(502) 633-9241.
LSA Junior Instructors are under age 20 and charge $24/hr for private lessons.
David is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University and owner of Physical Therapy Plus. David oversees the strength and conditioning program forLSA. David has advanced training in Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy and is author of the bookOrthopedic Physical Therapy Secrets
. He is dual board certified in Orthopedic and Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy. He specializes in the treatment of shoulder, cervical spine, knee, and foot injuries, especially as they relate to swimming, cycling, and running.
The University of Louisville Dance Academy seeks to provide to Louisville and the surrounding region the finest classical dance training.ULDA andLSA have had a partnership for approximately 5 years.
Haylee has been a Pilates instructor for 13 years. She also was a competitive figure skater and ice dancer, competing at the intermediate, novice and junior levels. She has achieved the gold dance level and passed two international dances. Haylee teaches Pilates, Girotonics, and Yamuna Body Rolling, as well as Vertimax. She teaches both private and group Pilates lessons.
Andy Blair has taught Ballroom dancing in Louisville for 32 years and is the owner of Blair’s Ballroom. Along with teaching, Andy likes to instruct his students in the cultural and historical aspects of each dance. He enjoys traveling to countries where the dances originate to learn the local approach. Fencing is also a great passion for Andy. He excels at sabre and is a three time Kentucky Sabre Champion.Christy Byers has been a ballroom dance instructor at Blair's Ballroom in Louisville for since 1998. Her instruction includes social dancing as well as preparing students for major competitions. She has been awarded the prestigious title of "Top Teacher of the Year" for 3 years in a row by the United States Pro/Am Dance competitions and has been awarded Top Female Teacher every year since 2003 at the United States Pro/Am Dance Championships held in Louisville. Andy and Christy are available for on ice instruction. They teach together at a rate of $100/hour.(502) 905-9967.
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Louisville Skating Academy skates at Iceland Sports Complex, 1701 UPS Drive, Louisville, KY.