LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES
Learn to Roller Skate classes here at Roller City offers a dynamic and engaging way to master the art of skating, whether you're a complete beginner, intermediate or advanced level skater or just looking to refine your skills. Participants will start with foundational techniques like balancing and stopping, then progress to more advanced maneuvers such as turning, skating backwards, and performing tricks. Classes are structured in a fun, supportive atmosphere, led by experienced instructors who provide personalized guidance to help each skater develop confidence and technique at their own pace. Perfect for all ages, these classes foster not only skating skills, but also a love for the sport!
BEGINNER LESSONS
Beginners will focus on the basics, such as balancing, stopping safely, and simple movements. Skaters will also learn the fundamentals for forward skating, getting up, falling down, starting to roll, and balancing on one foot.
These lessons create a solid foundation for new skaters.
INTERMEDIATE LESSONS
Intermediate classes build on these skills, introducing more complex techniques like turning,
more advanced forward skating skills and they will also start to learn the fundamentals of backward skating and some fun skating tricks. Skaters will gain confidence and improve their control.
ADVANCED LESSONS
Advanced lessons challenge experienced skaters with advanced skills, steps, sequences, footwork, speed drills, performance techniques, and more fun skating tricks helping them refine their skills and style.
MEET OUR COACHES
Erin Gaber
BIO:
*Roller Skating History:
Erin is a legacy skater born with skating in her genes. Her mother, Susan Ovens, was a National Champion Skater and competed in the 60’s and 70’s. When Erin was 4 years old, her mother asked if she wanted to go to the roller skating rink, and the rest was history. Erin started in Saturday beginner class just like many young skaters. She had her first competition at the age of 6 and went on to place 2nd at the National Championship her first year competing in 1995. She competed in all artistic disciplines and enjoyed spending any free time at the rink as well skating the sessions and developing her rhythm and jam skills. Her competitive skating career helped her develop as a person, travel the world, study under some of the most prestigious roller skating coaches in the world, and experience many different skating cultures.
Erin has been involved in the competitive roller skating industry for over thirty years. She is the director, head coach, and club president of our club, Mile High Artistic Skating Club. Erin is also the program director of our learn to skate classes on Friday and Saturday. Her expertise within this industry will undoubtedly help any skater achieve their skating goals.
- Why do you love teaching roller skating?
“Roller skating was a huge part of my life and really helped me develop many skills I use in everyday life. Competitive skating taught me how to set goals, create a plan to achieve them, deal with failures, literally and metaphorically fall down and get back up again, good sportsmanship, focus, determination, discipline, respect, and how to push myself to be the best version of myself…. Literally, so many things that made me into the person I am today came from roller skating! I love seeing the light bulb go off when students “get it” and I love when they see how skating relates to real life. I love to help grow the flame of passion for skating in my students and I love that it helps them in other aspects of their life as well."
- Competitive Roller Skating Accomplishments:
- 30 years of industry experience
- 20 years of competitive experience
- 15 years of coaching experience
- 10 x World Team Member
- World Team Captain
- World medals: 3
- National medals: 50+
- Regional medals: 100 +
- USARS Certified Coach
- USARS C Commission Judge
- SRSTA Certified Instructor
- Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Certified Instructor
- SafeSport Certified
Amanda Isenburg
BIO:
* Roller Skating History:
Amanda learned to skate through visits to the local rink while in daycare and began learning artistic skating in 6th grade after a roller rink birthday party. She fell in love with skating and within a few years, her brothers and parents were all competing too. Amanda competed in figures, solo dance, team dance, free dance, creative dance and freestyle. She stopped most competitive skating after high school and only occasionally dabbled in skating until she learned an artistic team existed in the Denver metro area in 2023. After 25 years of retirement, she returned to competitive artistic skating in 2023 and enjoys competing in figures, dance, and creative dance while also sharing her knowledge through coaching. She also enjoys teaching the learn to skate class.
- Why do you love teaching roller skating?
“I love sharing the sport of roller skating with anyone who is interested in learning! Seeing someone have a breakthrough on something they are struggling with or pick up a new skill is rewarding. I enjoy seeing the sport grow and I am happy to help that in whatever way I can."
- Competitive Roller Skating Accomplishments:
- Regional medals: 17
- National medals: 1
- Achievement Tests Completed: 25
- USARS Certified Coach
- SafeSport Certified Coach
Natalia Wyatt
BIO:
* Roller Skating History:
Natalia has 12 years of competitive artistic roller skating experience, competing in local, Regional, and National competitions. She is trained in Freestyle, Inline Freestyle, Figures, Pairs, and Freedance. She traveled to train with international coaches to gain different perspectives to improve her skating expertise.
- Why do you love teaching roller skating?
“I love teaching roller skating because it is such a huge part of my life. Roller skating helped me grow in so many aspects, and I love sharing the craft with others. Being able to share my knowledge with skaters is extremely rewarding. I enjoy helping all levels of skaters achieve their goals, and I love watching my students improve over time."
- Competitive Roller Skating Accomplishments:
- 12 years of competitive experience
- Regional medals: 18
- National medals: 10
- USARS Certified Coach
- SafeSport Certified Coach
Interested in our learn to skate classes? Would you like to know more about our Artistic Club. Please visit the link below for more information.
