How To Ice Skate! The Best Figure Skating Tutorial For a First-Time Skater

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Hello Skaters! So happy you found my channel. Today I am giving you a tutorial for the first time skater, so that you can gain confidence out on the ice. If you are having fun learning and are ready to keep improving your skills, here are a few tutorials I think you might like...
To keep learning, watch this tutorial. You will learn how to do proper push and glide skating...
• Learn Figure Skating F...
This Tutorial will teach you how to skate backwards... • How to Ice Skate Backw...
This Tutorial will teach you how to stop in skates... • How to stop on Ice Ska...
This Tutorial will teach you how to do a basic spin... • Learn to Spin on Ice S...
This Tutorial will teach you how to do your first skating jump... • Learn The First Two Be...
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Coach Julia has been skating (first on roller and then on ice) for over 30 years. She was a competitive skater until she turned 21 when she got her first contract as a professional show skater. Julia has been a figure skating coach for 15 years, is a USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, and an ISI Gold Level certified judge. She has held positions as the Skating Director of the largest skating program in the United States, as well as Head Coach at two different skating clubs. Julia has now turned her skills towards a larger audience and is bringing her love and knowledge of skating to all of you!

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@prettygang720 3 жыл бұрын

I want to try ice skating so bad, I literally spend HOURS daydreaming about it and watching videos from years back and now of kids and adults doing their performances 😭

@c222ng2 3 жыл бұрын

do it.

@kaleeyah5090 3 жыл бұрын

ikr my mom keeps saying she'll take me but never does

@prettygang720 3 жыл бұрын

@@c222ng2 I want to, more than anything. But I lack so much in order to do it, I will for sure look into it when I’m able to! 😌

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get a chance to try it out.

@prettygang720 3 жыл бұрын

@@CoachJulia thank you, I hope I get the chance as well 😭

@nancypaul3524 3 жыл бұрын

i like how you explained how best to fall. knowing that falling isn’t a bad thing stops you from fearing it and as soon as you lose that fear you gain so much confidence

@ladypenelope6733 2 жыл бұрын

The first thing i wanted to learn was falling :D And coach Julia made falling so fun :D

@RU-qv3jl 2 ай бұрын

Is actually suggest finding somewhere quiet and practicing falling as suggested. It will quickly teach you that it doesn't have to be bad or painful. It's like when learning to juggle it's a good idea to deliberately throw the ball up and let it hit the floor. Do that whenever you get really frustrated and it will remind you that it isn't bad at all.

@linyan9299 3 жыл бұрын

I like coach Julia’s haircut and whole appearance and the way she teaches.

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

@chrismcknight7164 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 42 and have recently started learning to skate for the first time. What stopped me from learning before was not wanting to fall, hurt myself, and look stupid/be laughed at. What changed is: 1. I stopped caring what other people think so much (this may be age related!) 2. My 4yo son started going skating with my wife, who is an excellent figure skater, and I wanted us to go as a family So far I've been just three times, but am enjoying myself and didn't fall today :) I watched a fair few tutorials and this is the best I've seen! Thanks Julia

@singleservingjack4547 2 жыл бұрын

I started just this weekend, I'm 29 so kinda late to the game? But hey enough patience and I'm sure we going to be flying round soon. I fell flat on my butt in front of everyone, it didn't hurt close to what I thought it might, and no one acted like I was a fool. Keep it up man, never to old to start something new!! Goodluck! 👍

@minealbayrak3712 Жыл бұрын

Omg that is so cute! I’m sure you are doing well now

@Bsainfailure Жыл бұрын

Theres one difference that some people don't know about ice skating and roller balading\skating, it's that in roller skating you push with your toes and in ice skating you push with your inner parts of your feet.

@bibihawa137 3 ай бұрын

More difference is you ice skate on ice and you roller skate on concrete bro me and my friends always have a fight about it😅

@meliclaros_ 2 жыл бұрын

hand placement- 1:25 how to fall- 2:35 how to get up- 3:15 how to stand- 3:40 how to glide- 5:00

@ruslanadovhal 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@amy.ilcsfm 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 and I've always wanted to ice skate for fun, and I may actually be able to soon so I've been binge watching ice skating videos. This really helps me be prepared for what I'm going to learn! Thank you :)

@vontayyuman4478 2 жыл бұрын

same

@svgrrs 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah same

@Anythingforyou11 2 жыл бұрын

Samee 🌱😩

@161cjl 2 жыл бұрын

i am 15 going today.. well i've been there twice before but that was when i was really young

@strwbrryk2185 2 жыл бұрын

@@161cjl im 15 and i love watching figure skating so much and i want to try and learn but even though im still young it's embarrassing starting at 15 when most people learn when they are really young😭

@megmcphee7663 5 ай бұрын

I'm 69 and want to get through family skates without hurting myself or pride to badly. I have rarely skated over the years so I really want to learn to do it properly not just willy nilly. Enjoying your videos. Thank you so much for doing them.

@AG-ur4dr 2 жыл бұрын

Today I did my first hour of skating since I was a teenager (I'm 32). Thank you so much for these tutorials. Without it, I would be flat on my back the moment I've stepped on the ice. I've managed to do all the basics (+ forward swizzles). Your channel is gold! :)

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome back to the ice! I am glad I could make your return a bit easier!

@elizabethstevenson7100 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you had been my teacher 80 ago when I first put on a pair of skates--it would have saved me many falls on the ice. So impressed with your fun and easy to follow instructions.

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Awe, that is so kind!

@12mipa2sabiyanavril2 2 жыл бұрын

im in a tropical country, its so hard to find an ice rink :( in my area there is an ice rink but its pretty expensive, especially on weekends. i've tried getting into the ice rink for the first time yesterday, i follow these steps and I CAN DO IT OMGMGMG im very happy, my dream has come true!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

OH my goodness, that is so wonderful! I am so glad you had a successful skating experience!

@jisoo1571 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me feel so comforted :( I really want to learn to skate and I live right next to an ice rink but I have pretty bad anxiety so I’m scared to go alone haha. Watching this makes me motivated to try and go though! Even though I feel like it’s too late, I think I can still become somebody who skates confidently! I don’t want to be the best or anything, it just looks like so much fun 🥺🥺

@tiasnails3552 2 жыл бұрын

Go! It is a bit weird at first to go alone but you get used to it and often times people there are supportive and will help you improve your technique!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Awe, you can definitely be someone who skates confidently. I know it is scary to go do something alone sometimes, but just think, that way you can concentrate on your own skills and not be distracted. I hope you get out there and give it a try.

@trisomyhassaikai8403 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for putting this out there. I'm in the same situation and I think I'm gonna face this now

@hwangjung-hwa8908 Жыл бұрын

😇🥰☺thanks me too

@EM-dx4hw Жыл бұрын

Im a teen and Im really excited to skate. I went for two years and got an ankle injury so I couldn’t skate. Now about four years later Im ready to start skating again. Thank you so much, Coach Julia

@akiolukban6645 Жыл бұрын

Good luck on the recovery my guy

@h2rn2 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 45 yo father, just started taking my 2 kids (14 yo and 6 yo) to a beginner class. I have to say that this vid really helps! Thanks Julia!

@fivebluelakes8948 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found this! I skated a lot as a kid and even did a few competitions but in 40+ years have only been on the ice maybe 5 times. Very nice tips which I had long forgotten. Also taking my grandkids out on the ice here soon, so these tips are great. Thank you so much. Some of my happiest moments were on the ice back home in Michigan and I'm looking forward to just gliding around one more time. Thank you, Coach Julia

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that my tips have been helpful. I hope you have a wonderful time out on the ice again with your grandkids! That sounds like a lovely time.

@shelleyzoe8254 2 жыл бұрын

weeee!! me too!!

@sinthyalloyd5421 2 жыл бұрын

I am 41 years old and I am taking ice skating classes. With this tutorial I am soo much better. And I decided to practice in parking lot!! Guys try soooo much fun!!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@luxspotting 3 жыл бұрын

So cool and exactly how I teach my beginner groups! I can show them this video!

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks for watching.

@ievacae Жыл бұрын

thank you so much 😊 i’ve been learning to ice skate recently and bought my own skates and been going every week but it feels like i’ve had no progress and just can’t stop holding onto the wall, and everyone is so much better than me. i’m going to try everything in this video and hopefully i’ll improve some day it’s been really un motivating not progressing when i’ve been at the rink multiple times. 😅 you make it look so easy! edit: i’ve actually progressed a lot from when i commented this which was only two weeks ago! i’m able to skate without holding onto wall! and it actually isn’t that difficult i think fear was just holding me back. seems like after i wrote the comment the next day i progressed so randomly

@guodaripinskaite6314 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! Very happy for you

@yolandabritton3876 Жыл бұрын

I'm at the stage of your first paragraph. I feel I'm not making progress. Can't let go of the wall and i went several times now.

@innermostbeing Жыл бұрын

At 42, I got an opportunity to join an ice skating class in St. Louis as we don't have a rink back in the country where I live. With Google, nothing is secret anymore and the reason for this comment is somehow through their algorithm they featured this video in my list as a surprise. Glad to learn from you coach. I enjoyed every bit of your session. I'll try these in my next session. You were clear, crisp, and slow in coaching that made me clearly understand the lesson. Summarising at the end was the cherry on the cake. Thank you so much for your free online lesson!

@1AndreasKendu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks coach Julia. I just picked up my first ice skates ever and have so many of your videos saved to start my drills. Thank you so much!

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

So excited for you! I hope you really enjoy your experience learning this sport!

@Aaron4309 2 жыл бұрын

As an intermediate I'll say this: bend yer knees, always lean forward not back and youre pushing your skates to the side like swimming not walking.

@HuongPham-dm1ob 4 ай бұрын

Your Video is helful for me ! Thanks so much!

@gustavoandrade2635 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful!!

@dextergray2840 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips very helpful.

@christaschlegel2745 Жыл бұрын

I am 68 and recently started again with icescating after way more than 40 years. I love it! You can start again at any time. It's so much fun!

@rawsunnata829 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shelleyzoe8254 2 жыл бұрын

I am 63 healthy equestrian, use to skate , roller and ice just for fun. going ice skating in a week and now i am not scared!! Thank you Julia!!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Fear is such a hard thing to get over, but will really hold you back. I hope you can get out there and just enjoy it!

@wanpenrakcheep1792 2 жыл бұрын

@@CoachJulia I am 75 and started to have skating with my private coach for 3 mon, thank you very much for your vid, now I am less scaring to run on ice from your vid. You are so talent in teaching.

@davidsolomon9684 5 ай бұрын

I used this to learn how to skate for the very first time as an adult. It was great. It helped a lot thanks.

@CoachJulia 5 ай бұрын

I am so glad to hear that it was helpful.

@vairagya8530 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful... Way of presentation....

@chuninho3179 2 жыл бұрын

Like the way she teaches,she makes it seem so easy and graceful! Started taking my 3 and 5yr old for beginners classes and I keep on looking with envy at all the show-offs intimidating non skaters like myself! I'm afraid of spraining my ankle though as the older one gets,things take longer to heal! I hope I try some of these tips asap!

@christinewang3048 2 жыл бұрын

I started to learn with my 5year old, I fall every time for 5 weeks in roll, now I’m so much more comfortable on ice. Try it, it’s fun

@janeynget3059 6 ай бұрын

I love your tutorial.

@anthonydolio8118 Жыл бұрын

Thank you coach. Great job.

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Tuda2023 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot coach.❤

@CoachJulia 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@humairasiddiqa Жыл бұрын

I would be starting my very first lesson next week and your videos are helping me to prepare myself mentally to fall and get back up. Thanks!

@doctorweed830 4 ай бұрын

i'm skating again for the first time in about 12 years so i really appreciate the refresher and i think it'll be useful when i hit the rink tomorrow - thanks a bunch!

@tahminarahman6571 5 ай бұрын

Thats great 👍

@TheGeebify 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial, can't wait to try these out!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I hope you have a great time skating!

@lillycake42 2 жыл бұрын

I’m super excited my dads gonna get me skate lessons at my towns rink !!

@illuminatedgalaxies7777. 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this I skated as a kid and teen then have a thirty five years gap now I want to skate to again thanks a lot 💞🌹🕊️

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@lmps6059 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I just started ice skating class. I was so confused but you explained everything so clear.

@steencd 5 ай бұрын

You are sooo nice. Thank you. I am going to watch much more of your videos in the future.

@CoachJulia 5 ай бұрын

Awe thank you. I hope you find them helpful.

@windcoming2073 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for great teaching! I'm gonna try today😊

@CoachJulia 3 ай бұрын

You got this!

@twinklefruit1996 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so much help for beginner, thanks

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@wanpenrakcheep1792 2 жыл бұрын

I love your video so much, I will try to make it, thanks so much.

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!!

@angshi413 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial video. Bought the balance ball, look forward to trying it!

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@madkittyjoey70 Жыл бұрын

I want to try ice skating! Ever since I read about Charles Schulz being an ice skater and playing hockey, I found such a subject interesting to learn about.

@heatherblasius7905 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Was taking lessons with my 5 year old and didn't go very well. So now I am in adult classes and he will be getting less afraid of the ice and falling.

@fikaninaomigibson4534 Жыл бұрын

This was sooooooo helpful!!!! Thank you!!!!!💕

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@andrewhajdini539 5 ай бұрын

I want to thank you so much Coach Julia! I finally am about to begin my figure skating journey and your videos have already been so so entertaining! I can’t wait to finally be able to use your videos for help instead of simply watching for fun!

@pamlambert5138 2 жыл бұрын

Great teaching !

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MiniDoraemons Жыл бұрын

So much fun and informative 🥰😇

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@emmerbrothersandfamily7665 2 жыл бұрын

wow its really big help for the beginners. thank you for sharing to us.

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@janetjames6803 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thank you so much for sharing Coach Julia🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@katrachofeliz1976 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@monicamcgrath1329 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to skate for years and I think I’m getting better, just need a little confidence boost since I’m such a hesitant person but my brothers are hockey players so we are always at the rink I can’t wait to continue watching these tutorials to help me out ty!

@simplehappiness65 Жыл бұрын

Great! I have subscribed and ordered a pair of skate, will try this summer. Thanks!

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@Inja101 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful teacher!

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@allaboutthepaws7937 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really helped!!!

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@vanessapagani9814 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos Coach Julia! You have been helping me a lot!🥰

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@eagles665 2 жыл бұрын

Great video- so helpful- thank you!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@veronicasarahjanesie1297 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the tips...

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@cc.carter.christian Жыл бұрын

Watched this 20 minutes before going ice skating and I was able to skate for an hour and a half. I felt so proud of myself!

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, that makes me so glad.

@RocioGutierrez-ri8ux 2 жыл бұрын

Great class, thank you very much.

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@RachelHeartsBenefit Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I’ve been dreaming of learning to ice skate for years. I’m in my mid-20’s and I’m fairly active/healthy because I cross train with a lot of different activites and exercises but I’ve struggled with skating so much. Makes me scared like no other thing has before haha! Falling and the speed scare me. But my goal this year is to go to some public skate sessions and learn to be less fearful on the ice and do some self-teach KZfaq lessons. Then, when I find time, take some adult beginner skating lessons at my local rink! Excited to watch more of your videos ❤

@Ellanl12 2 жыл бұрын

So good!! Very nice teaching skills!! Also showing it again at the end, thanks for that! 🥇

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@00buck74 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julia! I haven't skated since I was a kid and hated it because my ankles always bowed in and hurt. I'm going to try again tomorrow for the first time in 10+ years. I'm hoping to learn so I can play hockey and your video seems like a great first step.

@zoeb1002 2 жыл бұрын

In the very beginning in the reflection in the glass, that person was doing really good! And thanks for the tips!

@OLAA513 2 жыл бұрын

thank you coach it was so useful 🌹

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@_jocelyn_shaw 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so useful. I’ve never had a none helpful tip. Thanks so much! :)

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the positive feedback!

@robertfalconouellette720 3 жыл бұрын

I like the magic table. Very helpful for my friend

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@princessprincess7388 Жыл бұрын

My first lesson ice skating is starting later today. I'm so excited. Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️ I always have an incredible desire to play ice skating with my kids. I feel left out each time I couldn't join them. Finally, I'm brave enough to register for this lesson. 😊 yay! Never too late!

@antoniafeliz2576 2 жыл бұрын

I am in my 60th and I actually want to learn how to Ice skate. Yesterday I went to Bryan Park in NY city. I had a fall and after stayed in a corner taking baby steps. Your video provided me a basic knowledge for beginner. Thanks a lot. I will go back and try it again with a little more confidence. God bless you

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your second attempt went better! I love that you are giving it a shot. Figure skating is for every age!

@MrPromerican 3 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial ive seen.. ty

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@sarahelizabethking3430 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks 😀👍👍👍

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@rinisrilestari7865 2 жыл бұрын

Terimakasih atas ilmunya

@fharag5150 2 жыл бұрын

Adorable coach! First Time in Canadá 🇨🇦

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@friederikesoldo761 5 ай бұрын

Danke!

@kumikosachs4619 Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful for teaching Basic Skills for the older kids! Thank you ❤

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@rowsanararuna2351 Жыл бұрын

Your video is so helpful

@CoachJulia Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@meerabharathy Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your clear explanation. you are a good teacher. keep it up. thank you. I am 55 and begin to learn skating by myself. I watched some but your's is great. thank you.

@deborahdurkee9795 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative!

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@humbledaisy 5 ай бұрын

Very clear instructions- so helpful. I’m an adult skate now taking the Learn to Skate classes and this was super!

@CoachJulia 5 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful!

@gregglind 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Could you add this to your figure stating playlist OR make an “absolute beginners” playlist? I keep ending up at the forward swizzles video!

@mikeb7199 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for beginner indeed.

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@jack_richman 3 жыл бұрын

Just started skating and these videos are so helpful!

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@gachamaniac3560 3 жыл бұрын

Meh too

@rosj9623 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your teaching. 😊 For the first time I tried to skate today. Now for next time I will use your teaching. Thanks a lot. 😊

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@fairoxxe2801 Жыл бұрын

My university just reopened the rink and I’m getting my own gears to get in the rink for the first time in my life. It’s pretty scary but this video is calming me down a little

@jasminefreeman4960 2 жыл бұрын

I got my ice skates their coming on the 21 first and I can’t wait to skate this is the reason why I’m watching this😌😌😌😌😌

@zibusisotshuma6271 5 ай бұрын

Thank so much

@CoachJulia 5 ай бұрын

Have fun out there!

@ReyDev165 Жыл бұрын

Great info shared, am senior citizen doing ice skating here in Manila

@Amy-pf3xy 2 жыл бұрын

I will do this and learn from your videos when I have access to a rink while also stretching for flexibility before taking classes! Thank you so much

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

You got this!

@NikitReuter 5 ай бұрын

I'm 13 and have been skating almost my whole life ( on hockey skates) I've also played hockey in previous years but this year I really wanted to try figure skating! So I finally got figure skates and I don't know how to skate on them since I've only been on hockey skates so this is super helpful thank you!

@chemicallyrandom6150 8 ай бұрын

I tried skating for the first time and when I was practicing the marching to get used to being on the ice, I kept hitting the toe pick. I also practice ballet, and I never thought about trying in first position. Thank you, gonna try this at the rink today.

@miejourneyt2522 2 жыл бұрын

This is sooooo gooooood!!!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@faisalarisandipratama6730 3 жыл бұрын

Among other channel who teach about skating, you are the best. You explain the basic concept clearly that people could easily understand. And those concept (Forward Swizzle, Forward Stroking, Backward Swizzle, etc, I just watched your other videos too) are so complete that beginner could remember. All is perfect. 😅 But, I couldn't follow your tutorial. I could only move forward a little and know how to stand up after fall. It quite easy to get momentum and keep stabilize, using your suggestion, magic table. Hehe. I try it and it work. It might get people attention because I keep my hand in front of me like you do. 🤭 But I am struggling to stand up with only 1 foot. It seems like I couldn't make a pivot on my shoes, it kind of lean left or right, even if I tie it up tightly And also, I failed to perform dip shape. It seems like the shoes too high and prevent me to lean my foot in order to do dip. 😭

@coachleif 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gabrielanagl5301 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation ever.

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@j.c.turner823 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I took my 1st lesson today , fell , got up and tried to do better.Your video really explained how to use balance ( FYI I am a dancer) vs just focusing on falling!

@CoachJulia 2 жыл бұрын

What great feedback! Thank you! Congrats on your first lesson and welcome to the ice!

@rafikiwakilamtu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Coach Julia! I am so glad I found this video after a random search. Today was my 3 year old daughter's and my first attempt at skating, The did this in a neighborhood canal by the lake so basically not in the usual controlled rink environment. Your tips where very helpful. I did fall 2 times however I managed and will go again tomorrow till I get it right. Send more tips for when skating outdoors. The out doors is what we have due to COVID all centers are closed.

@CoachJulia 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you found my video helpful! I would love to make a video about skating outdoors or skating on 'natural' ice, but unfortunately, living in sunny california, in a valley, I have never skated on natural ice! I had a chance once in Montana but I chickened out. I do hope to find another opportunity to experience that.