Washington Elite Skating School
Mount Vernon Ice Arena & National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Washington Elite Skating School is proud to offer the most qualified and experienced coaching team in the DC area. Our coaches include former World and Olympic competitors, National Team members, and internationally recognized instructors who have trained champions at every level — from complete beginners to elite athletes.
Arena Contact Information
Phone: 202-436-5114
General Inquiries: WashElite@gmail.com
Private instructor fees are paid directly to the coach.
Skaters are responsible for ice time and skate rental separately.
Our Elite Coaches
Emme Porter
Skating Skills • Freestyle • Choreography • Music Editing • Ice Dance
Emme Porter is a highly accomplished figure skating coach and choreographer with over 20 years of experience in the sport. A former Senior International Ice Dance competitor, Emme is also a US national medalist in collegiate freestyle and synchronized skating. She is the former Skating Director of the Mount Vernon Rec Center and spent seven seasons coaching and choreographing for the Washington Capitals Red Rockers. Emme is passionate about athlete development and performance.
Rates: Please reach out to Emme directly for current rates and availability.
Contact: Reach out directly via scheduling link below
Phone: 202-436-5114
Bruce Porter
Power Skating • Ice Dance • Figure Skating & Hockey Skills
Bruce Porter Jr. played Division I hockey in Massachusetts before injuries led him to ice dancing, where he made the US National Team and later competed in Europe, earning a spot on the European National Team and competing in qualifying events for the Sochi Olympics. With nearly 30 years of coaching experience, Bruce has elite-level expertise across all disciplines. He specializes in ice dancing, ice hockey, power skating, and building confidence for skaters of all ages and abilities.
Private Lesson Rate: $60 / 30-minute lesson
Email: porter.bruce@gmail.com
Phone: 202-436-5114
Sergey Korovin
Jump & Spin Technique • Skating Skills • Choreography
Sergey is a National, International, World and Olympic coach with over 30 years of coaching experience. He is a former member of the Soviet Union National Team and World University Winter Games Silver Medalist. Sergey has a Bachelor degree in Choreography from State Institute of Theatrical Arts in Moscow, Russia. He specializes in Jump and Spin Technique, Skating Skills, and Choreography and accepts students of all levels.
Private Lesson Rate: $65 / 30-minute lesson
Email: sskorovin@gmail.com
Phone: 571-236-7946
Bella Porter
Freestyle • Ice Dance • Moves in the Field
Bella Porter teaches beginners in freestyle, dance, and moves in the field.
Private Lesson Rate: $35 / 30-minute lesson
Contact: Schedule directly through our link below
Schedule with Bella