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Dianne DeLeeuw

U.S.

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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

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User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
vicky	12/08/11	10	10	10
Rachel	11/16/11	9	8	10
Cheryl	09/05/11	10	10	10	Dear Dianne Thank you very much for .....
Sarah	07/24/11	10	10	10
payson	05/10/11	10	10	10	straight forward answers in a very polite .....

Recent Answers from Dianne DeLeeuw

2011-12-24 age:

Hi, We start them at 3 for some Tot classes. But this age only learns by playing. If a child is in Pre-school they know a bit more about taking directions. Any age above this is great for group lessons

2011-12-08 AXEL PROBLEMS!:

Hi, Well first if good for you to have all singles in 6 months, That is amazing. But axl is another story, it takes some skates years. Keep building your skating skills. Off ice is very different,

2011-11-12 switching from USFSA to ISI:

Hi, There are 2 ways for you to compete in ISI events: There are "Open FS" events that have a minimal test requirement. You would most likely be a Bronze or Silver there. If you wish to do the standard

2011-11-02 When to up blade choice?:

Hi, This is always a tricky question. Pro blades have been a good starter for doubles forever! But about where she is level wise I would consider options. #1 Always consult your coach and trust their

2011-10-31 butt pads:

Hi, You have to experiment on what protects where you fall most. Tailbone is critical, the gel are less bulky. There are many brands out there. I would choose movable for the hip rather than the shorts

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