Melanie Lambert

About

Personal Profile:
Coach of medalists in both Singles and Pairs, at Regional, Sectional, National, and International events.

Formal Education:
Massachusetts College of Art
Master in Choreography from American Ice Theatre
Professionally trained in Ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary dance

Coaching Philosophy:
I believe in creating for my athletes a strong foundation of skills to achieve excellence in skating and in life. This is done through a focus on: goal setting, mindful communication, and a strong work ethic. My coaching team follows an “athlete centered – coach driven – parent supported” approach.

Experience

Coaching Since:
1994

PSA Ratings:
Certified Pairs; Registered Choreography

PSA Rankings:
Level IV

Students’ Competitive Achievements:
2019 Youth Olympic Silver Medalists
2019 U.S National Championships Jr Pairs Pewter medalists
2018 U.S National Championships Novice Pair Bronze medalists
2017 U.S National Championships Intermediate Pair Silver medalists
2016 U.S National Championships Juvenile Pairs Bronze Medalists
2015 U.S National Championships Intermediate Pairs Silver Medalists

Last 4 Years – Students’ Competitive Achievements:
2019 Youth Olympic Silver Medalists
2019 U.S National Championships Jr Pairs Pewter medalists
2018 U.S National Championships Novice Pair Bronze medalists
2017 U.S National Championships Intermediate Pair Silver medalists
2016 U.S National Championships Juvenile Pairs Bronze Medalists
2015 US National Championships Intermediate Pairs Silver Medalists

Disciplines / Specialties:
Skating foundational skills, freestyle, pairs, choreography, edge class, group training

Competitive Background:
2016 U.S Open Professional Figure Skating Championships
5- time U.S National Competitor
U.S National Medalist in Pairs

Show History:
ABC’s “Skating with the Stars” television live show
Torvill and Deans “ Dancing on Ice” Television Series and Live Tour
12 years principal performer (Holiday on Ice, Disney on Ice, Stars on Ice, RCCL Productions, Stunt double for feature film “The Cutting Edge 4”)

Awards

Coaching Awards, Accomplishments & Seminars:
2020 Professional Skaters Association Developmental Coach of the Year, nominee
2019 Professional Skaters Association Presidents award of Excellence, winner
2012-present The Skating Club of Boston Skating Academy Summer Camp, Head Coach

Skating Awards, & Accomplishments:
2016 ISU World Figure Skating Championships Opening Ceremonies Producer and Director
2011-2014 Assistant Choreographer for Holiday On Ice and Woodstock Productions

Affiliation with U.S. Figure Skating, PSA, ISU:
Member, U.S Figure Skating
Member, PSA
PSA SafeSport Certified

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