Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Dance

The Springdale Figure Skating Club offers a daily schedule of Freestyle,
Moves in the Field, and Dance Sessions six days a week, providing competitive
skaters ample practice time throughout the year and allows recreational skaters
a varied choice of sessions to fit their busy schedules. A top-flight professional staff
and "State of the Art" facility provide skaters with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.

The Figure Skating Program is divided into four seasons, Fall, Winter, Spring and
Summer. Members and non-members may subscribe to any number of ice sessions
at a reduced rate, with priority going to members of the Springdale FSC. Walk-ons
are allowed if sessions are not full.

A comprehensive 9-week Summer Figure Skating School includes Ballet,
Broadway Theatre Dance/Jazz, Hip-Hop, Fitness and Clinics.

Registration forms to sign up for sessions are available in the lobby of Stamford
Twin Rinks. You may also call 968-9000, ext. 4 or download registration forms.

USFSA "Learn to Skate" (Cassella Skating School)

Group lessons for all ages and skill levels are based on the USFSA Learn to Skate,
Basic Skills Program. Classes in Snowplow Sam, Basic Skills, Freestyle,
Dance/Moves in the Field, Home Schoolers class, and Hockey classes are offered
in five 8-week cycles, six days a week from September to June. An Introductory
Spitfires Synchronized Skating Team, a yearly commitment from September to June,
teaches young skaters the moves of team skating with an opportunity to be part of the
Spitfires organization.

A fully supervised Summer Group Lesson Camp for ages 6 to 11 consists of a daily
program of two skating lessons and off-ice activities and is offered in the three,
3-week cycles. A Teen Camp for ages12 to 14 includes a daily freestyle session,
group lesson class, clinic and off-ice activities. You may also subscribe to group
skating lessons, only.

The Cassella Skating School boasts the finest staff of experienced professionals
in the area. Registration forms are available in the lobby of Stamford Twin Rinks.
You may also call 968-9000, ext. 4 or download registration forms.

Adult Skating

Group lessons for adults, only, are offered through the Cassella Skating School.
Classes for all levels are held Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, Thursday midday
and Saturday morning. Summer classes are held Saturday mornings.

Synchronized Skating

The Springdale Figure Skating Club sponsors three Spitfires Synchronized Skating Teams:
Pre-Juvenile and Open Juvenile, and an Introductory Team to introduce beginners to the sport.
Skaters of appropriate age and skating level are chosen during tryouts held in late spring.
Spitfires also conduct synchronized clinics.

Beginners interested in synchronized skating may enroll in the Introductory Spitfires
Synchronized Skating Team held during the Basic Skills group lesson program.
Sign up for this introductory class on the red flyer in the lobby. For more information,
please contact the Cassella Skating School at (203) 968-9000, ext 4.
Spitfires (Springdale FSC Synchronized Skating Team).

The Springdale Ballet Academy/Off-Ice Training

The Springdale Ballet and Dance Academy's mirrored ballet studio is conveniently located
down the hall from the ice rink, and is an integral part of the figure skating training program.
Experienced teachers with extensive training who have enjoyed successful careers with a
variety of respected companies teach the classically oriented curriculum. Classes from
Pre-Ballet through Adult Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop are offered Monday through Saturday,
in two semesters from September to June. Ballet and Dance classes are also held during
the summer program.

A combination package of skating group lessons and ballet is available. Dance classes
are open to everyone, but group lesson skaters and figure skaters are particularly
encouraged to sign up for these classes. We highly recommend the academy's dance
instruction which is especially designed for skaters. An important component in the
development of figure skaters, ballet builds strength and flexibility and increases a skater's
awareness of carriage, upper body movement and artistic expression. Jump/Stretch/Fitness
classes are also offered.

Private dance lessons may be arranged with our instructors. Ballet teachers may also
work with a skater and their coach to refine the choreography of their freestyle or free
dance programs. A ballet recital is held at the end of the spring season. In addition to
ballet classes, the summer ballet program includes Hip Hop and Broadway Theatre Dance.

Registration forms for dance classes are available in the lobby of Stamford Twin Rinks.
You may also call 968-9000, ext. 4 or Download Registration Form

Test Information

Springdale FSC hosts four to five USFSA test sessions throughout the year.
Applications may be downloaded when test dates are confirmed. The deadline
for applying is two weeks before the test date. Please note the priorities listed
on the application. Springdale FSC Home Club members have priority until the
deadline date. Thereafter, non-club members will be notified if there is space for
them in the test session. It is advisable for everyone to submit his or her application
as early as possible. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis,
and occasionally, the test session is filled before the deadline date.
Download Test Application Form