OUR COACHES
Danielle Bacon
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Figure Skating
USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Ice Dancing, plus 2 Internationals
USFS Junior-level Freestyle
Choreographer of the 2013 Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Korea
Skated in 2002 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies
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Synchronized Skating
Miami University Varsity Collegiate
Synchronized Skating Team Member
2004 US National Collegiate Silver Medalist
2005, 2006, 2007 US National Collegiate Gold Medalist
Coached and choreographed for Angels and Team Blessing
Competed in Korean Nationals, Japan and Cup of Berlin in Germany
Currently works with the Silver Stars Synchronized Skating Teams
Contact for rates and lessons
CoachLaurenBacon@gmail.com
801-641-8855
Lauren Bacon
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Coaching private lessons since 2007
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USFS and PSA registered coach
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USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Ice Dancing
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National and World Synchronized Skating Medalist
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Director and Coach for the Utah Silver Stars Synchronized Skating Teams
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Experienced with all skating levels and ages
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Available for lessons in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Ice Dance and Power Skating
Contact for rates and lessons
Genia Chernyshova
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1989 Junior World Pairs Champion, Russia
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Pro Skater International Shows: 1992-2005
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International and National Coach: 2006-2020
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Coaches competitive figure skaters
Contact for rates and lessons
Hsin -"Wei" Chiang
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USFS Adult Gold Medalist Moves in the Field, Adult Pre-Bronze Free Skate
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Trained by Kathy Valberg, Ryan Bradley, Frank and Anita Sweiding
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Builds technique from grassroots level, on and off ice
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Speaks English and Chinese
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Experienced with all skating levels and ages
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Available for lessons in Freestyle, Moves in the Field and Choreography
Contact for rates and lessons
Jill Ferrier
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10 years coaching experience
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USFS 6th Figure Test
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USFS Novice Freestyle and Silver Dance tests
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10+ years of classical ballet and jazz dance training
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Directed and co-directed several local ice shows
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Available for lessons in Moves in the Field, Freestyle and choreography
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Experienced with all skating levels and ages
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Currently accepting new students
Contact for rates and lessons
Mercedes Ferrier Hokanson
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20+ years of skating experience
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Coaching since 2017
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USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
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USFS Intermediate Freestyle
(Currently working towards completing remaining free skate tests)
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Accepting new students
Contact for rates and lessons
Diana Gonzalez
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Skating since 2007
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Coaching Learn to Skate since 2014
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Private coach since 2018
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Skated on tour with Disney on Ice
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USFS Double Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle
Passionate about training young athletes and teaching them about the life experiences skating has taught me.
Contact for rates and lessons
Diana.Gonzalez.email@gmail.com
801-673-0062
spinsfaster@me.com
801-450-8914
Stephanee Grosscup
Stephanee has been in love with ice skating well over 4 decades of her life. Her professional show career spanned over 30 years, traveling the world as a principal skater with such companies as Ice Follies, Disney on Ice, Ice Theatre of New York, Sun Valley on Ice and various TV shows and films.
From 2001-2004 she was the Director of Skating at the SLC Sports Complex, co-creating the skating programs that still exist to this day.
Stephanee was on the 2002 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies choreography team. She has choreographed for numerous National, World and Olympic competitors. In 2010, she embarked on a 5 year journey choreographing Fairytales on Ice for the Volkswagen Company at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany.
She is the current choreographer for the ensemble numbers in Sun Valley on Ice. She specializes in choreography, character work, ensemble/synchro, spins, unique 360 degree movement and mentoring all levels of skaters to achieve their dreams.
When she is not traveling for choreography, she splits her time between Sun Valley, Idaho and Salt Lake City.
Contact for rates and lessons
Chris Ord
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Coaching private lessons since 1998
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USFS and PSA registered coach
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Experience with all skating levels and ages; from beginner to elite
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Available for lessons in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Jump Harness and Pairs
Contact for rates and lessons
Chris@sk8erord.com
801-602-6969
Heidi Tew
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16 years of skating experience - Competing, testing and performing
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Coaching since 2013
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USFS and PSA registered coach
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Specializes in Basic Skills, Freestyle, Showcase and Artistry
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Currently working on Intermediate Freestyle, Junior Moves in the Field and Silver Ice Dancing
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3-time National Showcase competitor, 2-time Dramatic medalist
Contact for rates and lessons
Vikain2013@gmail.com
801-300-3917
Victoria Tugolukova
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23 years of skating experience, 10 years competitive
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Coaching since 2020
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Principal skater with Disney on Ice for 7 years
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USFS and PSA registered coach
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USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Free Skate
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Specializes in skating skills, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, choreography and movement
Additional interests:
Optimizing movement and performance through off-ice, yoga and dance Passionate about mentoring kids and developing athletes to support a healthy lifestyle and love for skating
Contact for rates and lessons