Instructor Bios

Kahiapo Tavares

Skate School Director/Figure skating and Hockey skating coach
Teaching since 1999/Skating since 1989
USFS/ISI Trained; Member ISI, USFS, PSA, HFSC
Gold Certified ISI Judge
Regional medallist in Freestyle and Figures
7 years of Ballet training
Group lessons and Private Instruction- All ages of recreational or competitive/ beginner through advanced
Specializing in –Basic skills/Freestyle/Choreography/Stroking/Basic Speed Skating skills
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Therese Hayes

Figure skating coach
Teaching since 1987
Member:

• Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
• Ice Skating Institute (ISI)
• US Figure Skating (USFS)
• Hawaii Figure Skating Club (HFSC)

Coached Regional and Sectional Champions, National competitors

Team Leader- Chevrolet Team 2006 National Novice Seminar
Private Instruction- recreational or competitive/ beginner through Senior
USFS Registered Coach
Gold Certified ISI Judge
Specializing in: Moves in the Field/ Freestyle /Dance/Stroking
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Jean Boyens-Reis

Figure skating coach/Choreographer
Professional Show Skater 1981-1998/Teaching since 1998
Member ISI/Bronze certified ISI judge
Show Choreographer
10 yrs dance training: Jazz, Ballet, and Tap
Group lessons and Private Instruction- All ages of recreational through advanced
Specializing in Basic skills/Freestyle/Choreography/Stroking/Basic Speed Skating skills/Synchronized Skating/Special Olympics

Robyn Conboy

Figure skating coach
Member ISI
Gold certified ISI judge
Group and private lessons for all ages and interests whether recreational or competitive
Specializing in freestyle/choreography/synchronized skating.

 

Jennifer Jones

Figure skating coach/Choreographer
Teaching since 1991
Member ISI, USFS, CFSA, SKF, DEU
Bronze certified ISI judge
Regional medallist in Freestyle and Dance; Sectional competitor
Honors include: 1992 International Show Cup Champion (Sweden); 2004 US National Showcase Duet Champion; 2005 US National Showcase Singles Bronze medallist; 2007 US National Showcase Masters Champion; 2008 US National Showcase Masters Champion; Adult Gold Moves in the Field
Dance background includes: ballet, jazz, Polynesian, African, Celtic, and folkdance
Group and private instruction in freestyle/dance/ stroking/ choreography/ pairs and Special Olympics

Debrah Wrae Lauer

Figure Skating Coach

Teaching since 1981
Member USFS, ISI, PSA
PSA Rated Professional
Gold Medallist; Freestyle, Figures, Pairs and Partial Gold Dance                 

Honors Include:

International Grand Prix Champion (France), National Competitor, Principle Performer Ice Capades, Senior Ladies Regional Champion 3 years, Senior Ladies Sectional Medal Winner 3 years.  Regional Senior Pair Champion, Regional &Sectional Junior Pair Champion

Private/Group Instruction:  Freestyle/Moves in the Field/Stroking/Choreography/Pairs

 

Janyce “Jan” Myrland

Figure skating coach
Teaching since 1987
Member ISI, USFS
Educational Background in: Physics/Math and Music
Group lessons and private instruction- all ages whether recreational or competitive.
Specializing in: Freestyle/ Choreography
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Asia Nakakura

Figure skating coach
Teaching since 2004/Skating since 1990
USFS/ISI trained; Member ISI, USFS, HFSC
Bronze Certified ISI Judge
Regional/Sectional competitor
Specializing in Freestyle/Stroking/Basic Skills

 

Kellie Nakamura

Teaching since 2004/Skating since 1994
USFS/ISI trained; Member ISI, USFS, HFSC
Bronze Certified ISI/USFS Judge
Regional competitor
Group lessons and Private Instruction- All ages of recreational through advanced
Specializing in Freestyle/Spins/Moves in the Field/Dance/Basic Skills/Stroking
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Shanel Passi

Figure skating coach

Teaching since 1992
Member ISI, USFS, PSA, HFSC
Trained by Olympic coaches/National competitor in Freestyle
Bronze Certified ISI Judge

Private instruction specializing in Freestyle

Connie Suafoa

Teaching since 1986
Member ISI
Bronze certified ISI judge
Group lessons and private instruction, specializing in the “beginner” student of any age. Also experienced in Special Olympics(National and International Competition), Synchronized Skating and Dance.

Ian Diaz

Eric Kuo