BEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE

Skaters age 6 and up begin with the Pre-Alpha class, where they learn forward and backward swizzles, wiggles, the one-foot glide, and how to have fun.

Intermediate skaters learn forward and backward stroking, crossovers, stops, and edge control as they progress through Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

Group class plans include:
- Your 30-minute class
- Skate rental
- 30-60 minutes of practice the day of your lesson
- Half-price admission and skate rental for public sessions throughout the term
- Membership in the international Ice Sports Industry

Introductory Sessions -- 3- or 4-week sessions for beginning skaters. Check our brochure for details. Once you complete the introductory course, you may enroll in any of our regular sessions.

See below for information, class brochures, registration forms, and links.

FREESTYLE

Once skaters pass Delta, they begin the ten levels of the advanced classes that are called Freestyle.

Fall, Winter & Spring Freestyle Packages are one option, but you may want to consider our All You Can Skate program as well (see below).

FREESTYLE STROKING

Stroking classes help build endurance and basic skating skills, and they're a lot of fun, too!, (one for high freestyle, and one for low freestyle).

We also offer Ice Dance classes, special Theatre on Ice and Synchronized team skating, and more!

See below for information, class brochures, registration forms, and links.

HOMESCHOOL

THURSDAYS
FALL, WINTER & SPRING!

1:00-1:30 p.m.
Parent & Pup!
For tots (ages 3-6) and one parent who want to learn together (or the Tot, ALONE)!

1:30-2:00 p.m.
Beginner Children & Adults

2:00-2:30 p.m.
Alpha and Beta (Intermediate LEVEL)

2:30-3:00 p.m.
Gamma and Delta (Intermediate LEVEL)

Learn turns, edges, lunges, and more!

All packages include:

• Skate Rental
• 30-minute Class
• Admission to the public skating session the day of your lesson
• Half-price Admission and Skate Rental for other public sessions during the term
• Membership in the Ice Sports Industry

See below for information, class brochures, registration forms, and links.

PRIVATE LESSONS AND PRACTICE ICE

You will find many sessions each week titled Freestyle Practice. They are not just for Freestyle-level skaters. We offer special ice times for skaters wanting to practice or take private lessons.

During these sessions skaters will be practicing routines, it is important to understand where on the ice to work and what to look out for. Check in with one of your instructors or with the front desk to get more information.

A LITTLE EXTRA HELP...
Private lessons can be helpful if you need some extra help passing any test level, from Pre-Alpha on up, or if you plan on competing. In order to pass any freestyle test, you must perform not only the maneuvers in your test level, but also a program to music. These programs are usually learned in regular private lessons.

Private lessons are available for any student enrolled in group lessons. Students aged 18 or older may take private lessons without being enrolled in group lessons.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Lessons are generally 20 minutes long. They may be taught during practice sessions or uncrowded public sessions, and this ice time must be purchased separately.

All of the teachers at the Ice Chalet are Professional Members of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and are certified as judges at the Bronze level or higher by the Ice Skating Institute. And almost all of them are available for private lessons, so if you're interested, just let them know. See the Instructors page.

Freestyle Practice Rules

Private Lessons and Practice Ice (PDF)

ICE DANCE

ISI Ice Dance Structure
The international Ice Skating Institute has established a skills level structure especially for ice dance. As skaters progress through each level, they refine their skills as well as their appreciation for the beauty and challenge of this sport.

Ice dancing requires a wonderful combination of grace and form, skating skills, and musical appreciation. Tempo, lilt, patterns, flow, footwork, posture, edging, expression, partnering, etc., are essential elements of ice dancing. It's also a low-impact alternative for those who wish to improve their skating skills without jumping.

Click on dance name for link to Sample Music: (Click Dance Name for .mp3 file)

• Dance 1 - Forward Chasses | Forward Progressives
• Dance 2 - Forward Swing Rolls | Dutch Waltz
• Dance 3 - Canasta Tango | Rhythm Blues
• Dance 4 - Swing Dance | Cha Cha | Fiesta Tango
• Dance 5 - Hickory Hoedown | Willow Waltz | TenFox
• Dance 6 - Fourteenstep | European Waltz | Foxtrot
• Dance 7 - American Waltz | Rocker Foxtrot | Tango
• Dance 8 - Kilian | Blues
• Dance 9 - Paso Doble | Quickstep | Starlight Waltz
• Dance 10 - Westminster Waltz | Argentine Tango | Viennese Waltz
• International Dances - Rhumba | Austrian Waltz | Cha Cha Congelado | Yankee Polka | Ravensburger Waltz | Tango Romantica | Silver Samba | Golden Waltz | Midnight Blues

QR Code Sheet for Dance Music

Ice Dancing Classes
Please see our Advanced Skating brochure.

For more information on these ice dance patterns: Jeff Goldsmith's Ice Dance Patterns (Look halfway down the page on his web site.)

THEATRE ON ICE

Theatre on ice is an amazing opportunity to work with others in a production-based skating.

Being part of the Theatre on Ice program gives skater the change to explore choreography, presentation and acting skills.

SYNCHRONIZED TEAM SKATING

During the Fall, Winter & Spring terms, we prepare several different synchronized skating teams for competitions throughout the year. Synchronized skating takes the grace of ballet, the elegance of ice dancing, and the beauty of pairs skating, and combines the elements into an amazing spectacle on ice.

HOW TO JOIN?
Skaters are able to participate in synchro once they are in Alpha classes. Teams are assigned in the early Fall of each year, but you can join as an alternate any time! Ask your group lesson teacher or the counter staff for more information.

Most synchro teams travel to at least one out-of-town competition each year, and all compete at our annual competition in the Spring, right here in Knoxville!

View synchronized program info

HOLIDAY SCHOOL

Join us for our Holiday School -- a 6-12 day program for beginners through advanced level skaters during the holiday season, excluding Sundays and Christmas Day.

We have classes almost every day! You can choose to attend as many days as you wish! It's a great way to make fast progress in your skating skills and enjoy the holiday season in a very special way.

Check back for 2026 information in the fall!

NUTCRACKER ON ICE

Our annual holiday presentation includes seasonal training, cast classes, and performance-based skating experiences.

See Nutcracker on Ice details

ICE SPORTS INDUSTRY

The International Skating Institute (ISI) is a national organization dedicated to providing fun, safe, structured learning pathways for skaters of all ages and levels.

We actively participate in ISI District 5 programs to support progress, competitive growth, and community recognition for our skaters throughout the year.

Explore skills levels, event opportunities, and resources through the district and club leadership at your convenience.

More Information on ISI Skill Levels

These skaters started skating in the Learn-to-Skate program designed by the Ice Skating Institute (now Ice Sports Industry). They became part of an elite group of the most talented figure skaters in the world and train for many years to represent their country on Olympic or World teams:

• Evan Lysacek
• Mirai Nagasu
• Michelle Kwan
• Sarah Hughes
• Emily Hughes
• Timothy Goebel
• John Zimmerman
• Sasha Cohen, and more....

Skaters who trained or taught at the Ice Chalet and became professional show skaters include:

• Aaron Blake
• Adam Blake
• Austin Blake
• Jennifer Roberts Bradley
• Taylor Green
• Kassandra Hazard
• Ella Hulsey
• Larry LaBorde
• Galen Labotka
• Michelle Sheppard
• Mary Lu Shipstad
• David Tankersley
• Benjamin Toedte
• Robert Unger
• Sarah Wright
• Jose Zulueta...

These skaters all trained or taught at our rink -- the Ice Chalet -- and became professional show skaters for Disney On Ice, Rosstyn Ice Shows, or Holiday On Ice.

Did you know...
The vast majority of skaters simply enjoy skating as a recreational activity. Millions of people take lessons and visit skating rinks just for the fun of it! Figure skating is an elegant and demanding sport that helps you develop balance, coordination, and artistic abilities while becoming more physically fit, and you can do it for most of your life!