The Academy
The Sullivan Skating Academy marries cutting edge technical skating instruction with classical dance methodology and youth development programming, SAA provides figure skaters with the skills to grow as athletes, artists, and individuals.
With a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and tradition, Academy skaters have reached the highest levels of competition and have moved on to build professional careers performing and coaching worldwide.
Beck Strommer, Novice Men
FIGURE SKATING IN WESTMINSTER, COLORADO
Housed at the Ice Centre at the Promenade in Westminster, Colorado, the Sullivan Skating Academy provides competitive and aspiring figure skaters with a holistic, creative and technically innovative training program.
The Sullivan Skating Academy provides a safe and engaging platform for skater development, bringing together all necessary aspects of training under one roof.
The Sullivan Directors and coaching team are decorated figure skaters, dancers and choreographers, and coaches. Several have also earned accolades outside the arena in the industries of performing arts, youth development, ballet & contemporary dance, resource development, marketing & design, and academia.
The Sullivan team works together seamlessly, without ego or self-interest, ensuring all aspects of skater development are met at the Academy.
BENEFITS OF ACADEMY TRAINING INCLUDE CLASSES IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
EDGES AND STROKING
JUMPS AND SPINS
CLASSICAL BALLET
PILATES AND FLEXIBILITY
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
ARTISTIC & TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING OF COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & TEAM BUILDING
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE TEAM TRAINING IN ADDITION TO PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
ACADEMY PROGRAMMING
GOLD: Sullivan Skating Academy’s Elite Gold Level programming provides the most comprehensive level of training available to skaters in Colorado. Skaters selected for this program must demonstrate the tenacity and passion necessary for success in high levels of competition and/or professional figure skating.
SILVER: Sullivan’s Silver Level training division is a revolutionary program for skaters at the Preliminary through Intermediate levels. Silver Academy skaters receive a level of technical and artistic training previously reserved for elite athletes only. Training individually, and as a team, skaters have the opportunity to engage with and learn from older Gold Level Academy students.
BRONZE: It all begins with a love for the ice. Sullivan Skating Academy’s Bronze division is designed for the skater who is ready to begin formal figure skating lessons. Training two days per week in classes both on and off the ice, our entry level programming focuses on the fundamentals of figure skating and dance.