Sunshine De La O
Sunshine was born and raised in SoCal, Sunshine has immersed herself in the world of ice sports, accumulating over 8 years of coaching experience with students age of two and up.
Her coaching style blends technical precision with a passion for the artistry of figure skating and the dynamic energy of hockey. This unique combination allows her to connect with a diverse range of skaters, fostering both skill development and a love for the ice.
A standout moment in Sunshine's journey is her contribution to the movie magic of "Blades Of Glory," where she shared her expertise with none other than Will Ferrell.
Jennifer Don
Jennifer is a National, International, and World Junior Medalist in singles and pairs. Highlights of her competitive career include World Junior Bronze medalist in pairs, US National Collegiate Champion in singles, and National Champion of Taiwan in singles. She holds a place in skating trivia for being the first woman to ever win a competition under the current IJS points judging system. Jennifer continues to perform in shows all over the world, often on plastic/synthetic ice.
Jennifer is a triple gold medalist and has coached at Ice at Santa Monica for the last 10 years. She has taught all levels of skating, from first-time beginners to competitive athletes. Jennifer hopes to pass on her love of the sport to her students. Jennifer has a BA from UCLA and has held an elected position as a member of the Athlete Advisory Committee for US Figure Skating.
Matt Evers
Matt is a former Team USA member for US Figure Skating and Junior Pairs National Champion. Matt has spent the past 18 years living between LA and London, where he was a star professional skater on the UK TV smash hit "Dancing On Ice”. Over the course of 16 TV seasons, he taught and performed with celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Heather Mills, to name a few. Matt currently specializes in teaching beginners of all ages and both youth and adult competitive figure skaters. “BEND YOUR KNEES!”
Aurora Hall
Aurora Hall, a national medalist in Artistic skating and Theater on Ice. After starting lessons at the now closed Culver Ice Arena, she quickly fell in love with figure skating and has been involved in the sport ever since. She has performed in shows throughout the country and was featured skating on artificial ice on the city of Downey’s Rose parade float in 2017. She has extensive training in contemporary dance and classical ballet, which she incorporates in her skating and teaching style. Aurora enjoys teaching all ages and skill levels, including power and hockey skating technique.
Jennifer Ito-Harry
Jennifer has been involved in the sport of figure skating since the age of
6 as a competitor, show performer and now as a coach. She loves to help all skaters find what makes the sport fun for the individual. Jennifer is CER, Safesport and CPR certified. Jennifer is a current member of USFS and LTS USA.
Serafine Ong
Serafine is a distinguished figure skater hailing from the Pacific Coast, renowned for her exceptional talent and achievements in the world of adult figure skating. As a former Pacific Coast Adult Champion, she has demonstrated unparalleled skill and artistry on the ice, captivating audiences with her graceful performances.
At the US Nationals, Serafine Ong has consistently secured her position as a formidable competitor, earning the prestigious title of 2x Adult Figure Skating Silver Medalist.
Behind Serafine's success is a team of renowned coaches, each with an impressive background in Olympic and world competitions. Under the guidance of Suzy Schurman Semanick, Eric Millot, Lucinda Ruh, Yuri Ovchinnikov, Erika Taylforth Shorr, and Randy Gardner, Serafine has honed her skills and refined her technique, reaching new heights in her figure skating career.
Alison Wade
Alison Wade has been coaching skaters for more than 30 years. She grew up training and competing in the Upper Great Lakes region of the country, and later skated professionally in shows such as "Legends On Ice" with Dorthy Hamill. Her skating was featured in numerous commercials including a memorable ad for Almond Joy during the 1998 Olympics. Alison particularly enjoys working with first-time skaters.
Necia Krueger
Necia has over 30 years of coaching experience of all ages and levels. Necia also had a two-decade career performing in ice shows with Bietak and Woodstock Ice productions, including serving as a company manager at Knott's Berry Farm for 8 years. Necia has also produced, directed, and choreographed several ice shows for ages 2-70 and many up-and-coming amateur/future performers.
Necia will be coordinating the coaches' schedules and will respond to inquiries submitted through the form below.