Skating Lessons!

Professional coaching

There are many ways to improve your skating and a mix of private lessons and group tuition is a good way to start. Private 1-2-1 are available at Queens from NISA qualified professional coaches. All the coaches are independent of Queens, therefore you will need to deal direct with the professional to book a lesson(s).

Should you have difficulty in contacting a professional or have any issues with the service provided, you should call our office on 020 7229 0172 and ask for the duty manager. Costs vary but you should expect to pay £10.00 upwards for a 15 minute lesson in addition to the session entry fee. 

Remember that practice makes perfect!

Professional Instructors @ Queens

David Hoare - is a NISA registered instructor. He has more than 20 years skating experience and is passionate about the sport. He coaches all ages and levels of ability from the beginner to the experienced, and loves sharing his knowledge of the sport. So if the mood to learn or to improve your skating takes your fancy, do call him on 07788 192 358. Email: david.hoare7@btinternet.com 

Zoia Birmingham - was the winner of 'Strictly Ice Dancing’ on BBC television along with partner David Seaman, the former Arsenal & England goalkeeper. She is a gold standard skater and a NISA registered coach. She was a one time member of the Team GB Olympic Squad and has represented her country both nationally and internationally. Zoia demonstrates skating moves in the 'Young Ice Skater' publication which aims to teach children the correct moves on ice. She puts fun into skating and by her patience always gets the best out of her pupils. She is equally happy teaching complete beginners as she is with competitive skaters. Zoia can be contacted either through Queens on 020 7229 0172 or by visiting her web site at www.zoiabirmingham.com

Emma Murphy - teaches all ages and levels with a fun approach. She has competed at international level and has a passion for the sport. She is a NISA registered instructor and teaches 1-2-1 or private parties and groups.  Emma can be contacted on 07708 503 295. Email: emma_murphy_1@hotmail.com

Robert Proctor – has had 8 years ice show experience with Holiday on Ice and Disney on Ice. He is a NISA registered instructor with a number of years teaching experience and teaches children and adults of all ages.  He can be contacted on 07961 065 202. Email: skatingrobp@hotmail.com

Charlotte Clements - is a former British dance champion, British solo dance champion and British junior world competitor. She has represented Great Britain in the European and World Championships and was a member of the British Olympic squad and has competed internationally in Russia, France, Japan, Germany, Bratislava and Finland. As a registered NISA coach she is now putting all her valuable experience into the next generation of skaters. She teaches pupils of all ages and ability and can be contacted on 07738 131 632 (call between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm). Email: blondieonblades@hotmail.co.uk

Vincent Kyle - is a former British Ice Dance Champion who has also competed internationally as well as in the Europeanand World Championships. He is a NISA registered coach of a considerable number of years experience and coaches all ages and ability as well as groups. Vince puts the fun into skating and can be contacted through Queens on 07903 085 525

Susan Best - is NISA registered coach and has been teaching at Queens for a more than 20 years. While her pupils range in age from 3 to the 80s, she's as happy teaching the serious skater as she is with the casual and recreational skater and is a great believer that lessons should be fun and enjoyable. She runs a stroking (exercise) class, jointly, every Sunday morning at 9.15 am. Susan can be contacted for bookings on 07890 798 326

Daniel Smith - has been a resident coach at Queens for a number of years. During his competitive career he specialised in ice dancing, winning a national title, numerous medals and representing Great Britain in international competitions. A gold standard and a licensed NISA coach, he enjoys passing on his skills to pupils of all ages and ability. He believes skating is a serious sport but aims to make all his lessons informative and fun. He can be contacted on 07927 406 674. Email: daniel@skategreat.co.uk

Diane Herman -is a former British dance champion who also competed internationally. She is a NISA registered coach of many years standing and while she specialises and enjoys teaching young children from their very first steps on the ice, she also enjoys the challenge of teaching adults who find out very quickly that they really can learn to skate whatever their age. Diane can be contacted on 07961 973 355.

Jamie Walker - was a junior British Ice Dance Champion and a Finnish Champion. He has competed internationally as well as in the European and the World Championships. A NISA registered instructor, he has more than 10 years teaching experience both in the UK and abroad and enjoys teaching all age ranges and standards, either 1-2-1 or in groups. Jamie can be contacted on 07703 724 564. Email: iceskate@me.com

Jennifer Clements - has coached at Queens for a considerable number of years and specialises in figure skating and synchonised skating. She is a gold medalist in both disciplines and coaches children and adults of all abilities. As registered NISA coach she has trained novice, junior and senior champions. She has also choreographed ice shows and galas. She runs a stroking (exercise) class every, jointly, Sunday morning at 9.15 am. For further information about booking a lesson with her call 07961 318 713

Christine Fry - was a one time national junior figure champion and represented Great Britain in free skating and ice dance at senior level. She is a registered NISA coach and has been teaching figure and ice dance at Queens for a considerable number of years to pupils of all ages and abilities. She can be contacted through the Queens reception desk on 020 7229 0172

Stefanie McFeat - began skating at an early age and has over ten years open competition experience. She won a gold medal at the 2000 British Senior Solo Ice Dance Champion. She is a NISA registered coach specialising in free skating and choreography. She is also teaches off ice dance in tap and street dance. Her vibrant enthusiastic approach to teaching makes lessons both fun and exciting. Stefanie caters for all ages and abilities and can be contacted on 07786 806 303. Email: stefanie.mcfeat@btinternet.com

Sarah Christou – has had over ten years experience as a show skater travelling globally with Holiday on Ice. She is a NISA registered coach and coaches skaters of all ages and abilities either 1-2-1, groups or parties. Sarah can be contacted either on 07403 089 345 or by e mail to ice_sk8@hotmail.com

Lucy Clements – comes from a skating family and could skate before she could walk. She was a one time team leader and a member of the GB Synchro squad and represented GB internationally. She has choreographed show events and has performed in numerous ice shows. NISA registered, Lucy enjoys the freedom the sport offers and is happy teaching either 1-2-1 or groups of all ages and abilities. Lucy can be contacted on 07960 446 005.

Nicola McNab - has been skating since she was four years of age. She has skated in high level competitions and is a former pairs silver champion. Through her love of skating and competitive experience she understands the needs for all levels and ages. She is a NISA registered instructor and is passionate about passing on her skills to others. Nicky is bilingual in English and Spanish and teaches 1-2-1 or groups, and makes skating fun, fun, fun. So if you want to learn to skate or develop your skills further and have fun, call her on 07739 113 820. Email: nickymcnab@mac.com