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Expertise
I can answer questions about figure skating, choreography, ISI or USFSA. Also questions about competing (my Olympic experience or your own competition). I`m a National referre for ISI. Recently I also have been appointed a National Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating. But remember I am not your substitute for a coach! They can see what you are doing! To correct or instruct you on manuevers is really not what I want to do.
Experience in the area
Experience: World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist, coaching all levels of skaters at in California. I coach all levels and ages of skating from tiny tots to adults, first timers to International competitors. I also do choreography, music editing, teach specialty classes and give seminars.
Organizations: USFSA, ISI, PSA, Los Angeles Figure Skating Club
Publications: Recreational Ice Skater, The Edge
Awards: 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, 1975 World Champion, 1976 European Champion, 6 time National Champion, US and Canadian Double Gold Medalist, 1999 ISI Great Skate Award, 2002 Woman of the Year
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Emily | 11/02/09 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | Thx! My coach said to hold the ..... |
| Emily | 11/02/09 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Thx so much! I found a studio ..... |
| Faye | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Ms. DeLeeuw, I will work on ..... |
| Faith | 09/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
| Rhonda | 09/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dianne, Thank you for the information. (Had ..... |
Recent Answers from Dianne DeLeeuw
2009-11-02 Off Ice Training:
Hi, My advice is to skate on them...they will dull down. There are many ways to dull them but I don't recommend unless you know what you are doing. The best other than just skating on them is to ask
2009-11-01 Off Ice Training:
Hi, All of those things are great for skaters! But time is the issue, nothing substitutes on ice time! If you do ballet find a studio that you can just take classes, not get roped into shows and recitals
2009-10-28 jump harness:
Hi, I use the harness alot, but still have kids I call "queen of the harness" because it is perfect but they cannot do it by themself. I try to balance my harness by alternating on and off. Using the
2009-10-10 Maximum age:
Hi, I am not sure in your country but in the US there are many opportunities to compete as an adult. I think you can with ISIASIA. Check with coaches at your rink! Most coaches in the US need a Gold
2009-10-06 Toe Loop:
Hi, Toe loop is tough to learn right. The jump comes from your skating leg assisted by the tap. The most important thing is to learn to not pre-rotate on the skating leg. Keep facing backwards and
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