Washington Elite Skating School
Olympic-level coaches • Private lessons that turn passion into performance
🔥 Fall and winter spots are filling fast. The team is on the ice every morning!
Bella’s breathtaking Ice Dance Exhibition + patriotic “God Bless America” moment
Watch Bella & Josiah light up the ice, then follow their daily training in our practice reports below as they prepare for competition.
Bella and her partner Josiah are on fire right now, and they’re bringing that same energy to every private lesson. Whether you’re a total beginner or chasing your next personal best, training with Bella is pure magic on the ice.
Level up on the ice this season
Private lessons are the fastest way to reach the next level, with one-on-one coaching from the best in the DC area.
Beginners to Champions
From your very first glide to national medals, we’ve got you covered.
Power Skating & Hockey
Bruce’s Division I background + adaptive expertise makes every skater unstoppable.
Ice Dance & Choreography
Emme, Bruce, Sergey & Bella bring Olympic flair to every routine.
Meet Your Elite Coaches
World-class experience. Personalized attention. Real results.
Emme Porter
Skating Skills • Freestyle • Choreography • Ice Dance
Former Senior International competitor, US national medalist & 7 seasons with the Washington Capitals Red Rockers. Passionate about performance and athlete development.
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Bruce Porter
Power Skating • Ice Dance • Hockey Skills
U.S. National Team ice dancer & Division I hockey player. Nearly 30 years coaching. Expert with adaptive athletes: Autistic, Down syndrome, blind skaters thrive with Bruce!
Sergey Korovin
Jumps • Spins • Choreography
Olympic & World coach, former Soviet National Team member & University Games silver medalist. Moscow-trained choreographer.
Bella Porter
Freestyle • Ice Dance • Moves in the Field
Competitive star who just delivered an unforgettable exhibition and “God Bless America” performance for the U.S. Speed Skating team. Training every morning with her ice dance partner Josiah.
Follow Our Skaters on the Ice
Practice reports with video, slow motion and the rules behind every element. See how we coach, then come skate with us.
Leveling Up: Novice Ice Dance Training, Free Dance and Blues
Every free dance element and the Blues choctaw, broken down with the 2026-27 rules. A Level 4 lift, a spin one transition from Level 4, and more.
Read the report →Free Dance Upgrades: Ice Dance Coaching in Northern Virginia
Four upgrades, each checked against the rulebook: a jump into the twizzles, a crouch held 3.1 seconds and the road to a Level 4 spin.
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First Day Back on the Ice: Ice Dance Lessons in Alexandria, VA
One week off, two weeks to competition. Lifts, twizzles and partner work from the first practice back.
Read more →Hockey & Skating Lessons in Alexandria, VA with Coach Bruce
Power skating, stick handling and private hockey lessons for players of all ages and abilities, including adaptive athletes.
Read more →Don’t wait: fall and winter ice time is going fast!
Many of our students started exactly where you are: already skating and looking for that extra edge. Let’s get you there too.