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RED ROSE FIGURE SKATING CLUB
PROFESSIONAL COACHING STAFF
UPDATED: 9/2012
If you are interested in private lessons through the Red Rose Figure Skating Club, please
contact our Skating Director, Ursula Wolfer, at [email protected]. Ursula will be able
to match you/your skater’s needs with an appropriate coach. You may also contact
Sue Sudbrink, Membership Chair, at [email protected] with regard to club membership
questions and general information.
Thank you.
RRFSC Executive Committee
Susan Sudbrink: President/Membership Chair
Cheri Modene: Vice President
Tina Regan: Treasurer/Test Chair
Jessica Burt: Secretary
As a reference for you and your skater, we have listed skating levels below.
Moves in the Field & Freestyle Dance
Pre-PreliminaryAdult Pre-BronzePreliminary
PreliminaryAdult BronzePre-Bronze
Pre-JuvenileAdult SilverBronze
JuvenileAdult GoldPre-Silver
IntermediateSilver
Novice Pre-Gold
JuniorGold
SeniorInternationals
ANDY BUCHANAN
Personal Skating History:
1992 Western Canadian Champion Novice Men
1994 Western Canadian Champion Novice Pairs
1994 Junior World Team Alternate
1995 Western Canadian Champion Junior Pairs
1992-1995 Canadian National Competitor in Singles and Pairs
Triple Canadian Gold Tests in Figures, Skills and Freestyle
Passed Novice and Junior Competitive Pair and Freestyle Tests
1999-2012 Principal Roles: Scar, Simba, Tarzan, Aladdin in ‘Disney on Ice’
Specialty acts: Spanish Web and Fire Batons
Highest Student Test Passed: Novice; Hold Freeskate
Skate Canada Level 1 Certified Coach
PR Trained in Radio, Television and Print
Registered/Insured Coach
Andy was the Head Power Skating Coach in Prince Rupert B.C. 1998-1999
Power Skating Instructor, Arnason Hockey School, 2008
Available for Private Lessons
$30/30 minutes
contact: [email protected]
CRAIG HOROWITZ
Personal Skating History:
Professional Figure Skater: 19 years (1989-2008)
Passed 5th Figures Test
Passed Novice Freestyle
Competed through Novice level Freestyle (1975-1987)
Challenge Cup Intermediate Mens Champion (1984)
South Atlantic and Challenge Cup Juvenile Boys Champion (1983)
Principal Skater with ‘Disney on Ice’ for 17 years
Highest Student Test Passed: Senior Moves in the Field; Senior Freestyle
Full Member PSA - Type “A” Certification
Registered/Insured Coach
USA Hockey Member
Other: PR trained in Radio and Television
Years Coaching: 12+
Craig has designed his own program for both hockey and figure skating to improve
skaters’ balance, speed and endurance on the ice. He specializes in power skating,
freestyle, moves in the field, jump harness (straight and pole), characterization, and
preparing skaters for auditions and entrance into professional skating shows. He
teaches both group and private lessons.
Available for private lessons
Rate: $30/30 Minutes
Phone: 717-269-4433, e-mail: [email protected]
LANITA JEWELL
Personal Skating History:
2nd Figures
Intermediate Freestyle; Pre-Bronze Dance;
MN State, Midwestern Synchro
Ice Capades (4 years)
2 Richard Porter Shows
Highest Student Test Passed: Junior Moves in the Field; Intermediate Freestyle
Full Member PSA - Basic Accreditation, Type “B” Certification
Oral Ratings; Certified Team, Registered Moves; Registered Freestyle
Insured/ISI Member and Gold Judge Certified
Years Coaching: 16+
Lanita teaches group and private lessons.
History includes Beginner through Freestyle levels in ISI,
Power and Edge Classes and Synchro
Available for private lessons
Rate: $30/30 Minutes
Contact: 651-238-1234 or [email protected]
ROBIN JOHNSTONE
Personal Skating History:
Skate Canada Bronze Medalist - Senior Artistic
Junior and Senior Ladies Freestyle Canadian Nationals competitor
Quadruple Gold Tests (Freestyle, Figures, Dance, Artistic)
Novice, Junior and Senior competitive test (Canada: 2 test tracks: 1 for competitive and 1 for “regular” gold test skating)
Ice Theater of Toronto
Ice Theater of New York
Willy Bietak Productions
Advanced Entertainment
1996-2012 Principal Role of Mulan, Jane, Belle and Jasmine with ‘Disney on Ice’
Talent Specialty: Pairs and Spanish Web
PR Trained in Radio, Television and Print
Took part in a Nike ad
Teaching Experience:
2 Years Teaching Learn to Skate in Winnipeg
10 Years Private Lesson instruction for Professional and Amateur skaters
on and off while touring with ‘Disney’
Available for private lessons
$30/30 minutes
contact: [email protected]
KIMBERLY KENT-DE GUZMAN
Personal Skating History:
Passed Senior Moves in the Field; Junior Freestyle; Pre-Silver Dance; 1st Figures
Competed Junior Freestyle South Atlantics
Senior Freestyle Keystone State Games
Highest Student Test Passed: Juvenile/Intermediate Moves in the Field
Pre-Juvenile Freestyle
Full Member PSA - Type “A” Certification
Registered/Insured Coach
Years Coaching: 12+
Specializes in Freestyle and Moves-in-the-Field. Teaching since 1999
Teaches Lessons for Learn to Skate
Available for Private lessons
Rate: $30/30 minutes
Phone: 717-431-9361 (home) or 717-940-6084 (cell)
E-mail: [email protected]
RENEE LEPLEY
Personal Skating History:
Passed Gold Dance; 3 International Dances; Novice Free Dance
Passed 5th Figures test
Highest Student Test Passed: Senior Moves in the Field/Junior Freestyle/Novice
Free Dance
Full Member PSA - Type “A” Certification
PSA Rated in Moves in the Field and Dance
Registered/Insured Coach
Years Coaching: 19
Renee achieved American and Canadian Gold medals in ice dancing.
BS in Recreational Therapy from Gannon University
CTRS (certified therapeutic recreation specialist)
Certification through NCTRC
16 years coaching adaptive sports and special needs individuals
Previous Basic Skills Director, Westminster FSC of Erie
Currently accepting all levels of students in the disciplines of Moves in the Field,
Dance, Freestyle, Choreography, Power, Free Dance and Special Needs (upon
evaluation)
Available for Private Lessons
Rate: $30/30 Minutes
Contact: 814-881-9265 or [email protected]
KIMBERLY MILLER
Personal Skating History:
Passed Adult Pre-Gold Dance
Passed Novice Free Dance
Completed 3 of the 4 dances for Adult Gold
Highest Student Test Passed: Intermediate Moves in the Field; Juvenile Freestyle
PSA: Basic Rated; Type “B” Certification
Registered/Insured Coach
Years Coaching: 13+
Currently teaching group lessons for LIR Skating School, Basic 8’s, Sharper Edges, Elite Edges and Ice Theatre
Available for private lessons for all ages (including adults) in Freestyle, Moves in
the Field, Choreography, Recreational Improvement, Ice Dancing, Yoga and
Off-ice training.
Available for Private Lessons
Contact: 717-285-4784 or 717-468-8809
e-mail: [email protected]
ANDREW NEWBERRY
Personal Skating History:
US Gold Medalist in Ice Dancing
British Novice Champion
1982 British Primary Ice Dance Champion
1983 British Junior Bronze Medalist
US National, International and Junior National Coach
Highest Student Test Passed: All International Dances; Senior Moves in the Field
Full Member PSA - BA
USFS/ISI: Registered and Insured Member
Years Coaching: 24+
Andrew has coached students to Junior Nationals, US and British Nationals. He
was a Coach on the US Team at Junior Grand Prix’s, coached US Intermediate
Champions, and US Juvenile Champions
Coached students to 4 US National Medals and 4 International Medals including 2003 US Intermediate Dance Champions and 2006 British Solo Ice Dance
Champion
Currently on the US Figure Skating Ice Dance Committee
Attended the USFS/PSA Pairs/Dance Coaches College based on students’ accomplishments at Junior Nationals, 2002-2003
Available for Private Lessons
$45/30 Minutes
Contact: Cell: (302) 563-1197
KATIE REGAN
Personal Skating History:
Passed Senior Moves in the Field; Senior Freestyle; Silver Dance + 2 Pre-Gold Dances
South Atlantic Regionals Competitor - Intermediate through Senior (2009-2013)
Keystone State Games Junior Ladies Gold Medalist (2012)
White Rose Invitational Senior Ladies Gold Medalist (2012)
PSA - Category “C” Certification
Registered/Insured Coach
Years Coaching: 2
Katie is a currently active competitor and performer. She has appeared in leading
roles in several recent RRFSC productions. She is also continuing to test in dance.
She teaches both group and private lessons, specializing in freestyle,
MIF, and choreography.
Available for private lessons.
Rate: $24/30 minutes
Phone: (717)475-9388 (cell)
E-mail: [email protected]
MARCIE VUCENIC
Personal Skating History:
Competitive skater for 8 years
Passed 2nd Figures Test;
Juvenile Freestyle
Intermediate Moves in the Field
Auditioned and selected for ‘Disney on Ice’
Intermediate Silver Medalist - Florida Open
Juvenile Gold and Bronze Medalist - Sun Coast Invitational
Pre-Juvenile Silver Medalist - Florida Open
Highest Student Test Passed: Novice Moves in the Field; Intermediate Freestyle
Full Member PSA Type “B” and ”A” Certification
Registered/Insured Coach; USFSA since 1983
ISI member since 1982 tested up to Delta/Bronze
Silver certified judge for ISI competitions
Years Coaching: 16+
Marcie is also the Skating Director for York City Ice Arena, York, PA
She was an accepted candidate for Disney on Ice, but chose to stay home and
raise a family. Marcie has coached medaled skaters at Regional competitions and
at Adult Nationals. Through team coaching Marcie has assisted skaters to National
competitions and assisted them in receiving international appointments. Marcie has
experience teaching special needs and has worked with Special Olympics.
Marcie specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field and Power Stroking
Rate: $30/30 Minutes
Contact: 717-568-8094 (home) 561-267-0158 (cell)
E-mail: [email protected]
URSULA WOLFER
Personal Skating History:
Passed Senior Moves in the Field; Senior Freestyle; Silver Dance; 2 Pre-Gold Dances;
Passed 5th Figures Test
7 Years Professional Skating Experience; 4 with ‘Disney on Ice’ (2001-2008)
US National Synchronized Skating Silver Medalist (2000)
US National Collegiate Senior Ladies Finalist, University of Delaware (1998-2000) Senior
Ladies Champion - Cherry Blossom Invitational, Hershey Open, and Philadelphia Areas (1998-2000)
Swiss Junior National Competitor (1996)
South Atlantic Junior Ladies Silver Medalist (1995)
Eastern Sectional Junior Ladies Competitor (1995)
Highest Student Test Passed: Senior Moves in the Field; Senior Freestyle
Full Member PSA - Type “A” Certification
Registered/Insured Coach
Other: PR trained in Radio and Television
BA in Theater Production - University of Delaware
Years Coaching: 16+
Ursula is the current Skating Director with the Red Rose Figure Skating Club. She
specializes in freestyle, choreography, moves in the field, group production numbers,
theatrics, and preparing skaters for auditions and entrance into
professional skating shows. She teaches both group and private lessons.
Available for private lessons
Rate: $30/30 minutes
Phone: 717-376-4333 or e-mail: [email protected]