Learn to skate
Prepare for success
Southampton Skating School is a proud participant in the United States Figure Skating Association's Learn To Skate USA program. The mission of this program is to provide a goal-oriented curriculum that encourages ice skating at all levels and to enhance the quality of skating skills at these levels.
Below you will find information on each program that we offer.
Scroll down to find information on each program we offer.
Each free skate level is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps — all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements. These levels will be taught in a positive and interactive group format such as a bridge program, circuit classes or as an introductory training program. Instructors will focus on quality and mastery of skills
Schedule and Pricing
Freestyle Session 1 (Nov 2 - Dec 21)
Sundays 10:45-12:15
8 Sessions
$360
Schedule and Pricing
Drop-In Learn to Skate is open to beginner and intermediate skaters ages six and up looking to develop their skills and stability on ice.
Saturdays
Class 1 11:45am - 12:15pm
Class 2 12:15pm-12:45pm
$30 per class
*Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.
About Us
Jessie Kellis - Director of Skating
USFSA Certified Basic Skills Instructor, Member PSA
Skating since the age of 7, Jessica is originally from Garden City, NY. Her earlier training began at Cantiague Park in Hicksville, NY. Jessica has an extensive background in classical and modern ballet, which served her skating achievements in form and artistic interpretation. An experienced Basic Skills instructor, her passion and dedication to skating has led to a successful coaching & program management career that she hopes will continue to introduce more East Enders to her favorite sport.
This is her seventh season at Southampton Ice Rink and sixth season as Director, Jessica coaches Basic Skills, Snowplow Sam, Pre-Hockey, and is available for private lessons.
Joanne Doran
USFSA Certified Basic Skills Instructor
Joanne starting skating when she was 6 years old, by the time she was 10 she was training in Lake Placid, N.Y. At the age of 17 she joined the cast of Ice Capades and for the next 4 years she toured with Ice Capades East, West and Continental companies. Joanne has been coaching for 20 years; she has coached skaters to local and regional competitions. She has extensive experience in coaching Basic Skills, all freestyle levels, moves in the field and choreography. Joanne’s knowledge and understanding of the Basic Skills program has helped her coach skaters from Basic Skills to the advanced level of figure skating.
This is Joanne's sixth season at the Southampton Ice Rink where she teaches Basic Skills, Freestyle Figure Skating, and is available for private lessons.
Liz Mendelman
USFSA Certified Basic Skills Instructor
Liz grew up on Long Island where she began to skate at the age of eight with her younger sister Joanne Doran. Her father converted the backyard pool in the winter months into the skating rink for the girls practice. During high school, the family moved to Lake Placid where Liz pursued her other passion, skiing. When Liz moved to East Hampton, she started teaching her two young daughters how to skate, which eventually led to her coaching career.
This is Liz's fourth season teaching at the Southampton Ice Rink, where she coaches Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills and is available for private lessons.
