Meet the Instructors

Liatra Adsitt, Skate School Director

  • Over 40 years of coaching experience
  • ISI district & national referee and judge
  • 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

Liatra

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

Kristine

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

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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

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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

Kylie K-B

Joanna Bistodeau

  • 17 years of coaching experience
  • Focus on freestyle, ice dance, and skate school lessons




Joanna

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

Lauren

Lauren