{"id":20,"date":"2011-08-09T22:18:19","date_gmt":"2011-08-09T22:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skatingplus.com\/new\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-25T13:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T20:54:26","slug":"skating-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Skating Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.partywirks.com\/storefront\/book_package\/show_packages\/SkatingPlus\/135\/345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1355\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2.png 550w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LTqRQNjd-w8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/us.partywirks.com\/storefront\/book_package\/show_packages\/SkatingPlus\/135\/345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Teacher-Pic-Apr-25-2026.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Teacher-Pic-Apr-25-2026.jpeg 431w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Teacher-Pic-Apr-25-2026-300x282.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1142 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarClassLineUp.jpg\" alt=\"2StarClassLineUp\" width=\"527\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarClassLineUp.jpg 2412w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarClassLineUp-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarClassLineUp-768x656.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarClassLineUp-1024x875.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1143 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarDemo.jpg\" alt=\"2StarDemo\" width=\"527\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarDemo.jpg 2448w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarDemo-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarDemo-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/2StarDemo-1024x845.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1141 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/1StarDemo.jpg\" alt=\"1StarDemo\" width=\"527\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/1StarDemo.jpg 1836w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/1StarDemo-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/1StarDemo-768x939.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/1StarDemo-838x1024.jpg 838w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">REGISTER IN PERSON ANY SATURDAY OR ONLINE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.partywirks.com\/storefront\/book_package\/show_packages\/SkatingPlus\/135\/345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1355\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2.png 550w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to improve your skating for recreational purposes or to &#8220;Go for the Gold&#8221; in competitive skating, roller skating lessons are for you. Lessons offer each skater the opportunity to develop poise, coordination, balance, self confidence and a skill in a growing sport. Roller skating is also a healthy exercise and promotes cardiovascular fitness, similar to ice skating, governed by the United States Amateur Confederation\/Roller Skating (USAC\/RS).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>One Star Class<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Saturday 10:30 &#8211; 11:15 am \u2022 Start Any Saturday<\/h2>\n<p>Designed for the beginning or first time skater. Teaches the very basic skills such as balancing, turning, stopping and controlling the skates. Also teaches skating safety. Skater will learn with fun and skating games.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Two Star Class<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Saturdays 10:30 &#8211; 11:15 am \u2022 Start Any Saturday<\/h2>\n<p>Designed for the beginning \/ intermediate skater. Teaches basic fundamentals such as forward edges, left and right edge control, balance, leaning, body posture, crossing skates, backward skating, lifting skate while skating backwards and backward turning. Introduces skater to free skating and mohawk turns<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Three Star Class<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Saturdays 9:45 &#8211; 10:30 am<\/h2>\n<p>Must be placed into this class. Teaches skaters continued forward and backward edges, mohawk turns, body posture, poise and grace. Teaches the qualifications for the first Dances and School Figures to qualify skaters for the First and Second USA\/RS bronze test award.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Class Fees<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Super Skater Package: <\/strong>4 Saturday lessons (used within 3 months), skate rental if needed and practice time during public session following the class until 1:00\u00a0 ($101.75 value) . . . . . . $55.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>One Group Saturday Class Only: <\/strong>\u00a0Includes Skate Rental if Needed (Public Session Afterwards Not Included) . . . . . . . .\u00a0 $15.00<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Private Lessons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Private lessons in 20 minute intervals, are available by appointment only with the instructor of your choice. Please call 805-644-2121 for information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Awards and Recognition<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As an incentive for our skaters to progress, strive for perfection and reach goals, our class offers &#8220;Star Awards&#8221; as they progress through the classes. Each skater learns and progresses at his\/her own speed and will progress to the next class after demonstrating the skills necessary to be moved into the next class. For the more serious skater, USAC achievement test awards may be earned in the various skating disciplines (Dance, Figures, and Freestyle). These awards are issued by commissioned judges.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Singles2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-167\" title=\"Singles2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Singles2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a>Competitive Roller Skating<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For skaters who wish to compete, skating competitions are held on a local, state, regional, national and world level. You may compete in one or all of the disciplines.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Dance Skating<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Compulsory dance steps set on a specific pattern on the floor, skated to various tempos such as Tango, Waltz and Foxtrot. Roller Dance may be skated solo or with a partner.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Figure Skating<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>School figures such as circle eights are skated on the painted circles on the skating surface where tracing the circle and body posture are important.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Freestyle Skating<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jumps, spins, music interpretation and showmanship. Competitive skaters represent the Skating Plus Artistic Club which has practice sessions throughout the week. A monthly practice fee is necessary to participate.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Our Teaching Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our teachers are gold medalists and former Regional and National Skating Champions with many years of roller skating experience. They are accredited by the United States Amateur Roller Skating Coaches Association, Society of Roller Skating Teachers of America and Society of Roller Skating Teachers of California. Classes are aided by experienced competitive skaters. Our teachers are available for private lessons by appointment on a time availability basis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.partywirks.com\/storefront\/book_package\/show_packages\/SkatingPlus\/135\/345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1355\" src=\"http:\/\/www.skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2.png 550w, https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Online-Registration2-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REGISTER IN PERSON ANY SATURDAY OR ONLINE! Whether you want to improve your skating for recreational purposes or to &#8220;Go for the Gold&#8221; in competitive skating, roller skating lessons are for you. Lessons offer each skater the opportunity to develop&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/?page_id=20\"><strong>Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2003,"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions\/2003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skatingplus.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}