Learn to Skate
Build Confidence on the Ice
The Davis Center’s Learn to Skate program offers 30-minute group lessons for every age and skill level—from tots to adults—in a relaxed and supportive setting. Following the US Figure Skating Learn to Skate curriculum, classes provide a clear progression of skills so skaters can learn at their own pace.
Learn to Skate classes are offered in six-week sessions and are separated by level, which you can learn more about below.
Early Bird Special
Register for our popular Learn to Skate program before October 1 to lock in last season’s rates. Spots fill quickly!Two-Step Registration
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Decide Your Level & View Available Classes
Once you decide which level is the best fit for you or your skater, click the corresponding "Explore Multi-Week Classes" button to view available dates and times.
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Create Your Account & Register for a class
Select a class, click the "Register" button, and create an account. Then, you'll be able to sign up for an upcoming or in-progress multi-session class.
What's Included?
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Skate rentals are included.
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Helmets are not included but encouraged, especially for skaters under the age of 12. Helmet rentals are not available.
Learn to Skate Levels
SNOWPLOW SAM
Our Snowplow Sam classes are designed for children 6 and younger. All levels are welcome, from children with no skating experience to those who are comfortable standing and marching on the ice. Our focus is helping children develop the core skills of skating: agility, balance, coordination, and speed. Most importantly, we want to foster a lifelong love and joy for skating from the very start! Classes are taught in a safe, positive environment full of fun and games to keep kids engaged and smiling.
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MY TOT & ME
Make memories at this playful skating program designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their grown-ups. Build confidence and coordination through games and gentle guidance during these 30-minute sessions.
Registration is for one adult and one child per session. Both children and adults are expected to participate in skate instruction. Prior ice skating experience is encouraged for adults, but not required. One guardian must attend with each registered child, and a different caregiver may attend from week to week with the same child.
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KIDS & TEENS BASIC SKILLS
Our Basic Skills provides children ages 7 to 17 with the skills necessary to provide a strong foundation for figure skating, hockey, and speed skating. Organized into four progressive levels followed by an advanced Aspire course, we introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns.
Upon the completion of our Basic Skills levels and Aspire program, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.
Basic Level 1
Basic Level 1
Ideal for skaters with little to no experience on the ice. Skaters will work on sitting on the ice, standing up, marching, and backward skating.
Basic Level 2
Basic Level 2
Ideal for skaters with little to no experience on the ice. Skaters will work on forward one-foot glides, backward skating, two-foot turns, and stops.
Basic Level 3
Basic Level 3
Ideal for skaters who are confident with forward skating. Skaters will work on mastering their forward stroking, forward edges, backward stops, and backward one-foot glides.
Basic Level 4
Basic Level 4
Ideal for skaters who are confident with forward and backward skating. Skaters will work on mastering forward edges, forward crossovers, backward pumps, and two-foot spins.
Aspire Basic
Aspire Basic
Our Aspire program is designed for skaters who have mastered Basic Skills 1 through 4 and are ready to work on more advanced skills before progressing to private instruction. Skaters will work on forward and backward crossovers, lunges, spirals, one-foot spins, and jumps.
ADULT BASIC SKILLS
Our Adult levels are designed the same as our Basic Skills classes, but for adults of all ages! Organized into four progressive levels and followed by an advanced Aspire course, we introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns.
Upon the completion of our Adult Basic Skills levels and Aspire program, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.
Adult Level 1
Adult Level 1
Ideal for skaters with little to no experience on the ice. Skaters will work on sitting on the ice, standing up, marching, and backward skating.
Adult Level 2
Adult Level 2
Ideal for skaters with little to no experience on the ice. Skaters will work on forward one-foot glides, backward skating, two-foot turns, and stops.
Adult Level 3
Adult Level 3
Ideal for skaters who are confident with forward skating. Skaters will work on mastering their forward stroking, forward edges, backward stops, and backward one-foot glides.
Adult Level 4
Adult Level 4
Ideal for skaters who are confident with forward and backward skating. Skaters will work on mastering forward edges, forward crossovers, backward pumps, and two-foot spins.
Adult Aspire
Adult Aspire
Our Aspire program is designed for skaters who have mastered Adult Basic Skills 1 through 4 and are ready to work on more advanced skills before progressing to private instruction. Skaters will work on forward and backward crossovers, lunges, spirals, one-foot spins, and jumps.
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