Learn to Skate with Us
Skateaway specialises in arranging ice skating lessons and international ice skating seminars for skaters of all ages and abilities. With over twenty years experience Skateaway is a successful, well established brand that is proud to connect skaters with great coaching and fun experiences.
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Meet the Team
Skateaway Team
Level 3 - Competitive Coach
Katie Bennett
Founder of Skateaway
Ice Dance & Free Skating coach
Coach & choreographer to national & international competitors
Coach to 6th placed free skater at Youth Olympics
Coach to ice dance couple on the Junior Grand Prix circuit
Coached on seminars worldwide
Attending coach on ISU seminars
Coach to GB Development & National Squad members
Level 5 - Master Coach
David Lunn
Coach & Choreographer to European, World & Olympic skaters
Coach to international skaters in ice dance, free skating & pairs
Silver Medalist at World Professional Championships
British Gold Test Award
Coach for the Swedish skating federation & resident coach for 6
years in Sun Valley, United States
Coached on multiple seminars worldwide
Coach to GB Development & National Squad members
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Josh Petty
Level 2 BIS (NISA) Coach
Competed nationally in Junior Ice Dance
Coached internationally alongside top coaches
A word from Josh: “I believe in creating a friendly and supportive environment for my students. I am committed to helping them achieve their goals and become confident skaters. I teach all levels, ages and disciples of skaters and specialise in ice dance”
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Gabriella Saxby
Ice Dance & Figure Skating Coach at Slough & The Ozone, UK
Gabby began skating at the age of 7 and competed nationally in ice
dance. Having trained competitively in couples she has excellent
knowledge working with couples and solo skaters. Off the ice,
Gabby has 19 years dance experience in various styles including
ballet, jazz, contemporary & modern. She is a keen gym goer
incorporating this into off ice exercise. Gabby is completing a
psychology degree and works in a primary school under
the SEN division gaining experience teaching children
with various needs.
Level 2 - Competitive Coach & Dance Teacher
Katie Kirby
GB National competitor
Resident coach at National Ice Centre in Nottingham
Coached in Toronto for 2 years
10 years performing around the world as a professional skater & dancer
with Holiday on Ice, Disney, Carnival Cruise Lines, Hot Ice, Illusion on Ice
Experience in adagio and pairs
Coaching skaters of all levels from beginner up to GB National standard,
teaching at seminars for the National Ice Centre and choreography classes
for British Ice Skating. Passionate about choreography, spins and off ice
dance classes
Organiser and choreographer for the Nottingham Christmas gala
for the past 3 years
Assistant choreographer for the 25 year Anniversary Gala with
Robin Cousins. Proud marathon runner!
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Danielle Bennett
Danielle is happy to teach skaters of all ages and abilities, either 1-2-1, groups or parties whether competitive or recreational.
Danielle competed for TeamGB in ice dance, and has trained with some of the most experienced coaches in the world. She enjoys choreography in ice skating, but above all believes the sport should be fun and accessible for all.
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Jan Andrews
Free Skating & Ice Dance Coach at Swindon, UK
Began skating at 9 and competed in both Dance and Free
Competed in the UK and in Europe in Juniors
BA Hons in Psychology
NLP Master Practitioner with specialist knowledge in helping
sports people overcoming nerves, mental blocks. Worked with top
competitive skaters, Tennis Player’s and Golfers
Taught NLP, written articles for newspapers and featured on local
and national radio as well as Saints Radio at Southampton
Football Club
Likes to coach all ages and levels of skater including
skaters who have complex needs and behaviour problems
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Sasha Pugchova
Free Skating Coach
Sasha began skating at the age of 3
5 x times Latvian national champion
Competitor at Grand Prix’s, Junior Olympics and European
Championship
Gold medalist at Baltic championship
20 years experience coaching in Latvia and UK
Skated & Coached with world famous coaches
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Alina Markova
Figure Skating & Synchronised Skating Coach at Gosport, UKBSc (Hons)
Sport & Exercise Science PGCert Sport & Exercise Nutrition
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Coached Figure Skating in UK & Latvia for 8 years and fitness for 12 years
Champion in Senior British Synchronised Skating representing GB
Began skating in Latvia at the age of 10
2 x Latvian Novice Free Skating Champion
Performed in Latvian Professional Ice Skating show for 8 seasons touring
internationally across Europe and Asia
Competed and medalled in international Theatre on Ice competitions in
Europe representing Latvia
Learned from the world-class and Olympic coaches and
choreographers
Level 2 - Competitive Coach
Amy World
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Level 2 - Competitive Coach
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Level 1 - Assistant Coach
Charlie Carruthers
Assistant CoachAttended Skateaway seminars Seefeld
Primary School Teaching Assistant working with SEND students
Enjoys all levels and varieties of fitness
Favourite discipline is free skating
Specialises in on & off ice Jump Harness lessons
Level 1 - Assistant Coach
Alona Pugochova
Assistant Coach
Attended Skateaway seminars Seefeld
Junior Ice Dance Competitor
Achieved Level 8 National Test Level
Enjoys all levels and varieties of fitness
Favourite discipline is free dance & choreography
