The Ice Palace Academy replaces Basic 6 - Free Skate 6 with a modern, ability-based group
format that keeps skaters motivated and progressing. Skaters will build skills in a rotating,
collaborative environment that fosters fun, creativity, and confidence.
Why Academy?
• Rotating Curriculum
-No more same six elements every week. Each class offers
something fresh, keeping skaters motivated.
• Collaborative Group Setting
-Skaters team together, support one another, and grow as a
team.
• Progressive Skill Development
-Covers foundational skills through advanced spins,
jumps, and choreography.
• Creative & Technical Balance
-Building confident, well-rounded skaters.
• Includes
-Public session the day of class and one FREE freestyle session per month!
The Academy Levels:
• Pre-Academy
-For skaters ready to move beyond Basic 5.
- Core Elements Including (but not limited to) - Inside 3-turns, Spirals, Mohawks, One-
foot spin & Waltz jump.
**PREREQUISITE: SKATERS MUST HAVE PASSED BASIC 5**
• Academy I
-Building technique with first jumps, spins & edge control.
- Core Elements Include (but not limited to) - Backward 3-turns, Toe-loop, Salchow,
Half flip/lutz, & Beginning backspin.
**PREREQUISITE: SKATERS MUST HAVE PASSED PRE-ACADEMY**
• Academy II
-Progressing into jump and spin combinations, power moves & performance
- Core Elements Include (but not limited to) - Power 3-turns, Loop, Flip, Euler, Forward
Scratch/Back Scratch Combination & Sit spin.
**PREREQUISITE: SKATERS MUST HAVE PASSED ACADEMY I**
• Academy III
-Advanced spin variations, Axel/double prep, and artistry and movement.
- Core Elements Include (but not limited to) - Twizzles, Knee slides, Illusions, Lutz, Axel,
Camel/Camel combinations, Layback, & Flying spins.
**PREREQUISITE: SKATERS MUST HAVE PASSED ACADEMY II**
