At Ice House Skating Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing a passion for skating in a fun and supportive environment. Join us to experience top-notch coaching and develop your skills on the ice, whether you're a beginner or an advanced skater!
Ice House Skating Academy
About
Our Mission
At Ice House Skating Academy, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch figure skating training in a supportive and engaging environment. Our small group lessons ensure individualized attention and a sense of community among skaters.
Academy Skating Lessons
Explore our advanced academy lessons designed to take skaters from Freestyle 1 and up. Learn from our experienced instructors and improve your skating techniques, prepare for testing, and compete as you advance your skills.
Private Coaching
Elevate your skills with personalized private lessons tailored to your specific needs. Our coaches will help you reach your skating goals.
Small Group Lessons
Join our small group lessons to skate with others, have fun, and enhance your skills in a supportive and social environment that is welcoming to all freestyle levels.
Special Workshops
Participate in our special workshops to focus on specific aspects beneficial to skating from jumps and spins on ice to off-ice training and ballet classes.
Specialty classes are subject to change per season.
Why Small Group Lessons?
More Personal Attention – With only a handful of participants in each class, instructors have the time to give each person individualized instruction and training.
More Economical – Personal Training provides the greatest opportunity for 1 on 1 attention, development and success. However, many members find that the IHSA lessons fit into their budget a bit easier, while still giving them the personal attention they need to reach their goals.
Variety – With lots of different classes offered each semester, there are options to meet the needs of virtually any member. Under the Direction of 4 Time Olympic Coach, Craig Maurizi, you get a varied workout tailored to the needs of the class.
Camaraderie – Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best component of IHSA! Make friends, and work towards your skating goals alongside others who are working to do the same.
Motivation – Having someone right beside you can enhance the level of your workouts, and when appropriate can offer friendly competition sure to keep everyone moving with a smile on their face.
Support – You’re not alone! Because of the small size of the class, participants and coaches get to know one another and are able to provide the support each person needs. The IHSA gives you the space to ask more questions, be heard, and leave each class confident that you are working towards your goals.
Fun – When you are all in the same boat, you are always guaranteed to have fun and push through together!
Adherence – It’s science! Working out in a group makes it easier to stay accountable, and create lasting habits.
With such a positive environment you are guaranteed to walk away with much more than just another lesson experience.
We can’t wait to help you find your fit and reach your goals!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Morris Open 2025!
Congratulations to Roselyn Li for competing and winning the bronze medal at the Morris Open! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and this achievement is a testament to your talent and perseverance. Keep shining and inspiring others with your incredible journey! We are so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!
Ballet
Join our exclusive ballet class led by Nessie Slyker! Having grown up both skating and performing dance since age 4, Nessie believes in the power of movement to support athletes in their embodiment and artistry. She trained with Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts, Broadway Artists Alliance, and former ABT dancer Alice Ann Wilson among others. As mayfield brooks's intern, Nessie has performed with them at Parsons School of Design and assisted their teaching at Impulstanz Dance Festival (Vienna), Movement Research (NYC), and Ponderosa Stolzenhagen (Germany). She most recently performed this past summer with Kayla Hamilton at The Shed NYC. Nessie currently teaches strength training at Bodycraft Brooklyn and dance at the YMCA of Montclair. Nessie holds a B.A. in Dance from Oberlin College.
Our Coaches
With a wealth of expertise in coaching and choreography, we bring a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to every performance. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering growth, and inspiring individuals to their fullest potential.
Craig Maurizi
With more 35 years of experience, four-time Olympic coach and eight-time world championship coach Craig Maurizi, has mentored elite athletes such as Tara Lipinski, the 1997 World champion and the 1998 Olympic champion. Focusing on singles freestyle, Craig has helped many skaters achieve success, coaching at 9 European and 13 US championships. Come and learn from a true expert in the field and take your skating abilities to new heights!
Vakhtang Murvanidze
Vakhtang Murvanidze brings a wealth of experience to the academy, having competed as a two-time Olympian at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City and the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy. A ten-time national champion of the Republic of Georgia, his impressive background includes training under Craig Maurizi, with whom he now collaborates as a coach. Vak specializes in skating skills and choreography, offering valuable insights to aspiring athletes. His passion for the sport and dedication to excellence inspire those he trains.
​Get in Touch
111 Midtown Bridge Approach
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201.693.3870