The Foundation of Figure Skating: Recitals, Tests & Skater Highlights
ACCELERATED ICE ACADEMY
Competitive Figure Skating Edition
COACHING METHODOLOGY & ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
THE STRUCTURE BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE
Figure skating is built upon three foundational milestones: recitals, official US Figure Skating tests, and competitive events. Together, these events cultivate discipline, instill intrinsic motivation, and foster friendships & a skating community.
THE THREE CORE PILLARS
Why Defined Milestones Shape Complete Athletes
Every season demands intentional periodization. Without tangible performance deadlines, athletic progress plateaus. By setting strict deadlines for recitals, tests, and competitions, skaters develop discipline, accountability, and resilience.
PILLAR 01
Recitals & Exhibitions
Recitals offer skaters a beginning sanctuary free of scores and placements. They develop confidence, musicality, a genuine stage presence, all while strengthening skills across US Figure Skating levels.
PILLAR 02
Standard Testing Sessions
Tests measure technical mastery—from Moves in the Field to Free Skate requirements. Passing tests officially qualifies athletes for competitive levels and instills pride in incremental mastery.
03
Competitions
Competition creates structured training whereby disciplined daily repetition meets mental fortitude. It teaches goal-setting, composure under nervousness, and how to convert scoring feed back into measurable refinement.
Aspire 1
Eva B - Excel Nationals
Eva wins 2025 Excel National Final at the Aspire 1 level in Colorado Springs. Her training paid off and she got to achieve her first major goal. I am so proud of her effort, dedication, discipline, and passion for figure skating. She is an inspiration!
MULTIMEDIA SHOWCASE
FEATURED SKATER PROGRAMS
Review the latest recorded routines from Coach Annalisa's academy skaters. Each video highlights technical elements, musical interpretation, and competitive readiness.
Skating Skills Test
Eva R. —Pre-Preliminary
Focusing on the beginning foundations of figure skating: Forward stroking, edges, spirals, waltz 3 turn.
Preliminary Plus - EXcel
Audrey B. — Competing With Axel @ Spring Jubilee
Highlighting clean axels, beautiful spin positions, and mature choreography.
Basic 6
Everlee C. —Golden Girl @ St Moritz Competition
Demonstrating power, speed into elements, and spins.
Basic 6
Julia P. —Blades of Spring Recital
Exemplifying foundational flow, mohawks, spiral, and performance joy.
COACH ANNALISA M
Developing Athletic Excellence On & Off the Ice
Every test passed and competition program executed builds character far beyond the rink boards. We encourage families to review videos regularly, track progress, set attainable goals, and celebrate each step of the skater's way.
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