Coaches group and private lessons in dance, freestyle, and basic skating
CDC Heads-Up Certified
"Skate because you love it!!"
Liatra Adsit, Skate School Director
Kristine Galligan
US Figure Skating member
Involved in the figure skating community for 35+ years
Competed and tested in disciplines of freestyle, figures, and ice dance
Instructor, ISI Learn to Skate
Experienced in coaching skater of all ages and ability levels
CDC Heads-Up Certified
Masters of Education (M.Ed.), University of Minnesota
Kristine Galligan
Nanette Ewald
Began skating at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena at age 3
Has competed at the national level. Passionate about teaching solid foundational skills by creating a positive learning environment.
Disciplines include: Freestyle, Power Skating and Edges (figure and hockey), Off Ice Strength and Conditioning, Jump and Spin Training, Choreography
Accomplishments include: USFS Novice Test Freestyle & Figures, Minnesota State Champion--Intermediate Ladies Freestyle & Figures, Upper Great Lakes Regional Competitor, USFS member of the Starlight Ice Dance Club, Learn-to-Skate Basic Skills Program Instructor
CPR/AED/First Aid and CDC Heads-Up Certified
Nanette Ewald
Alyssa Slotrem
BS in Exercise Science & Minor in Psychology from NDSU
Over 14 years of coaching experience, 8 years of fitness experience
ISI Professional Member
ISI Gold Certified Judge
ACE Group Fitness Certified, Corrective Exercise Specialist, The Biomechanics Method (TBMM-CES)
CPR/AED/First Aid, AHA
Teaches: Basic Skills, Freestyle, Moves in the field, Hockey Skills, Power, Off-Ice Strength/Conditioning/Jumps
Alyssa Slotrem
Kylie Kostohryz-Berry
Began skating at the age of 8, 4 years of coaching experience
Working towards passing ISI Freestyle 5
Captain for the Cottage Grove Skating Club
Skates for the Blades United High School Team
Bronze judge certification
Kylie Kostohryz-Berry
Joanna Bistodeau
17 years of coaching experience
Focus on freestyle, ice dance, and skate school lessons
Joanna
Lauren Dao
Began skating at 8 years old with St. Cloud Figure Skating Club (USFSA)
Competed in short program, freeskate, spins, moves in the field, and artistic program events.
Volunteered for the U.S. Championships
Loves sharing the joy of skating through coaching. Enjoys helping brand new skaters building confidence on the ice