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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 24/06/2025

Here’s the June step, featuring Raffaele Zich! Enjoy - and share your videos with us!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 23/06/2025

Happy Birthday, Raffy! Tanti Auguri! 🥳🎂🎈 Hope this year is the best yet!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 24/05/2025

We had a great camp in Tartu 🇪🇪- thanks to Astri Arena for hosting us!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 08/05/2025

Here is your May step of the month, featuring Sofja Stepcenko. Enjoy the flow!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 26/04/2025

Celebrating the end of the season with a trip to Europa-Park! 🎢🧸

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 25/04/2025

A great camp to end the season! Thanks to everyone for sharing the ice with us!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 11/04/2025

April’s step has two variations: try it first with the double three-turn, then challenge yourself with the loop!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 10/04/2025

April step is coming tomorrow - start practicing your loops 😉 !

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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Part II of Absolute Skating’s story on the @skatingschool.com : an interview with director Chris Trevisan. absoluteskating.com/index.php?ca...

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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Part I of Absolute Skating’s article celebrating 10 years of the @skatingschool.com has been published! absoluteskating.com/index.php?ca... I especially liked Stéphane’s description of why he enjoys coaching all kinds of skaters!

From the very beginning, it didn't really matter what level my students were; it still doesn't matter. I'm not looking for famous skaters. I'm looking for skaters who want to learn, work, and perform - those who have the potential to develop. I actually enjoy teaching at any level; I work with skaters from the 'Learn to Skate' program and students from the schools in our region. Yes, I actually started by working with the Japanese
national team
and very
advanced kids, but to me,
any level is interesting and
presents its own challenges. I never pictured myself as an elite coach or a beginners' coach; I just want to help any skater.
Adult skaters haven't been where we've focused much energy yet, but that's something I have done as well. When Lewis Gibson invited me to a seminar in Scotland, it was a very interesting experience, because young kids are usually brought to the rink by their parents. Adult skaters,
however, decide for themselves that they want to learn.
They take that very seriously, organizing their time around their jobs and lives to make it happen. Sometimes, they are even more intense about it than skaters who compete.
So, really, any level. I've worked with ice dancers and pairs;
I even worked with a synchro team in Sweden. I truly enjoy working at
any level and in any discipline.
When 1
was conducting a pairs
seminar
in
Portes
eil
Berlin with
Peter,
learning from the pairs'
coach,
understood
how different it is - you need to learn how to hold, make the
lifts, and execute the throws. It's something I never thought would be so different! it is still figure skating, but there are so many new things to learn. Skating has offered me countless opportunities to learn, and I'm still learning today. Even 10 years after starting the school, I remain eager to continue on this journey! I still want to know more!"

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 02/04/2025

Happy birthday, dear Stéphane! Your passion, dedication, artistry and kindness inspire us everyday! 🎉🎂🥳 Photos by Alberto Ponti and Ivan Daniluk

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 30/03/2025

The March step is a fun one, demonstrated by Deniss Vasiljevs (and we don’t mind if you do it in April, or any time!) Try it out and tag us with your videos.

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 30/03/2025

What a wonderful way to end the World Championships and the 2024/2025 season! Deniss received a season’s best score and an incredible standing ovation. Thank you, Boston for all the support!

Deniss Vasiljevs spread eagle in his Free Skate

Chris Trevisan, Sofja Stepcenko, Deniss Vasiljevs and Stéphane Lambiel pose in the mixed zone.

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AnythingGOEs - Figure Skating @anythinggoe.com · 26/03/2025

🇱🇻 Sofja Stepcenko #WorldFigure “I only finished three minutes ago so I still have to process what happened out there, but I’m frustrated. I did fight.”

Sofja Stepcenko after her short program in the mixed zone

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 27/03/2025

Even a hard competition day is better with therapy dogs. Thank you to the ISU for setting up a “calm zone” in the skaters’ hotel!

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Europe On Ice @europeonice.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

🆕 To mark the 20th anniversary this month of his first World title, Hiro Yoshida talked to Stéphane Lambiel 🇨🇭 about the memories he has from his seven appearances as a competitor at Worlds. 🔗https://europeonice.com/2025/03/26/stephane-lambiel-enjoying-the-moment/ #WorldFigure | #FigureSkating

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 26/03/2025

Thanks to Naomi and @anythinggoe.com for sharing these photos of Sofja and Deniss’ first practices in the main arena! Sofja will skate in the short program at approximately 14:00 local time.

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cryptidbirds 🦅 @mc33198519.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Deniss’ run-through w/o most of the jumps (unlisted) ⛸️ youtu.be/x2dKOwOH7_g?...

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Deniss PR 25 March 2025

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 24/03/2025

Good luck to Deniss and Sofja 🇱🇻at the World Championships! 💪🍀🌎⛸️

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 23/03/2025

Bravo for some great skates this weekend! Julia Michel performed very well and placed 14th at the French nationals. Special congratulations to Alesya for passing the Inter-Gold test and to Valeriya for passing the Gold test! 👏💐

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 17/03/2025

Today marks 20 years since Stéphane won his first World Championship! 🤯🥇 Photo: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 15/03/2025

Switzerland on the podium! Congratulations to Ean on his gold medal and new PB, and also to Tammaro Wyss, who was 5th in the Junior Men!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 15/03/2025

Ean and Raffaele finished their seasons by winning medals at the Daugava Open Cup! 👏Sofja fought hard through a challenging free skate and ended in 4th. 🫶 Ean Weiler 🥇Junior Men Raffaele Francesco Zich 🥈Senior Men Sofja Stepcenko 4th Senior Women

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 14/03/2025

Have you tried doing the step of the month to music? 🎶 Challenge yourself with different tempos while maintaining the rhythm of the steps!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 11/03/2025

This week Sofja, Raffaele, and Ean head to Riga for the Daugava Open Cup! Good luck 🍀 💪 www.daugavaopencup.com/daugop2025/ Photo credit: @tarorezphoto and @maoyanzheng

Red background with white text. Three circular photos show Ean in a layback Ina Bauer, and Sofja and Raffaele performing.

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 09/03/2025

Stéphane explains the difference between the closed and open mohawk (c-step), an important part of the January and February steps:

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 01/03/2025

It was a tough end to Junior Worlds for Ean and Raffy, but these are important experiences to learn from! 🫶 Photos by Jurij Kodrun/ISU

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 27/02/2025

Give the February step a try! This is another very accessible step but you can always challenge yourself to acheive precision, quality and the correct rhythm. Have fun! Stéphane Lambiel demonstrates:

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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Raffaele Zich: “Moving permanently to train in Champéry was the best decision for me. I don't regret a thing.” From Golden Skate on IG (full quote in alt text):

Raffaele Francesco Zich in the mixed zone, smiling and holding two thumbs up. He is wearing a dark blue and bright blue team Italy jacket

goldsk8 Raffaele Francesco Zich I l 69.53
"I am so happy because I still had nightmares from the last Junior Worlds, and even though I doubled the flip, I just feel very happy and emotional. Actually, my nervousness got better after I stepped on the ice and the music started. I do have a new free skate that I will present on Friday, and it was my goal to actually present that new free skate here at the Junior Worlds. Moving permanently to train in Champéry was the best decision for me. I don't regret a thing. I really like it there, and I really like the mountains. I'm feeling very comfortable training there with Stéphane Lambiel!"
#FigureSkating #JWorldsFigure
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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Ean Weiler: “I’m just so happy everything worked out!” From Golden Skate on IG (full quote in alt text).

Ean Weiler poses in the mixed zone, pointing at the junior worlds sign behind him. He is wearing a bright red team Switzerland jacket and smiling

goldsk8 Ean Weiler 68.19 is the first skater to officially qualify for the Free Skate.
"I was just so emotional right now because my last competitions really didn't go too well, and it was my big goal to qualify here. That's why I'm really emotional right now, I'm just so happy that everything worked out.”

I got so much inspiration from doing Art on Ice as a "young talent" skater. I just love being part of this show; it really motivates me and gives me so much inspiration.
I really look up to llia Malinin. His jumps just seem so effortless. Unfortunately, I'm very shy, so I didn't really dare to approach him, but it was really nice to be with him on tour. Lukas Britschgi becoming European champion is, of course, a great success for Switzerland, and it also showed me that you don't have to have all the quads, you just have to skate clean."

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 25/02/2025

Good luck to Raffaele and Ean at Junior Worlds! The Men’s SP is on Wednesday 🍀💪

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 22/02/2025

Congratulations to our skaters at the Juvenile Swiss Nationals and a big round of applause for Yakov Poltorak who won the bronze medal! 🥉

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 19/02/2025

Deniss is in 3rd after the SP with a score of 83.88 👏 It’s exciting to see him skate where the Olympics will be held next year!

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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Golden Skate will livestream the SP today 🙏🤩

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 18/02/2025

This week Deniss is heading to the Road to 26 Trophy in Milano, and Alesya, Alisson, Melina, Mila, Victoria and Yakov will compete at the Juvenile U14 Swiss Nationals in Adelboden. Good luck to all!

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 16/02/2025

Congratulations to Lara Achermann and Anna Trochet for great performances at nationals (and thanks to coach Giulia)! 👏👏👏

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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Lara Achermann’s FS at Swiss Nationals (advanced novice) youtu.be/see5PPOYNG0?... She placed 10th overall

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Lara Achermann FS 2025 Advanced Novice Swiss Nationals

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Team Champéry @teamchampery.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Anna Trochet’s FS at Swiss Nationals (Advanced Novice): youtu.be/vRx20S70L-o?... She placed 17th overall

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Anna Trochet FS 2025 Advanced Novice Swiss Nationals

YouTube video by Team Champéry Fans

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The Skating School @skatingschool.com · 16/02/2025

Happy Birthday, Valeriya!🥳🎂🎉 📷 Ivan Daniluk

Valeriya Ezhova, a blond skater in a blue top and black leggings, in a spiral position holding her raised leg

Valeriya Ezhova, a blond skater in a blue top and black leggings, viewed from above

Stéphane Lambiel, wearing a long dark blue coat, speaks to Valeriya while skating behind her holding her arm. Valeriya is smiling.

Valeriya Ezhova, a blond skater in a blue top and black leggings, speaks to coach Giulia Isceri next to the boards

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katerina ⚜️ @mandolinearts.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The time has come! I am opening a pre-order form for a print run of the L'Apprenti sorcier storybook. ✨ The price is 22EUR, to cover printing and shipping. Any profit made will be donated to those affected by the crash of the 5342 flight on Jan 29th, 2025. Sign up here: forms.gle/mbboFCzzAEDv...