Coaching by Dawn Kifalme · Raleigh, NC

Make room for your next move.

Build confidence, work toward a specific skill, or get ready for a celebration. Choose the coaching that fits you.

AssessmentLessonsSix-week packagesSpecialty coachingEvent preparation
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All lessons are 60 minutes. Assessments are 30 minutes. Prices for shared lessons cover the entire group.

Your next steps

Purchase first. Plan together.

01 · Choose your pass

Find your fit

Choose a single lesson, six-week package, or three-session specialty pass. Shared lessons cover the number of skaters listed.

02 · After purchase

Talk with Dawn

After purchasing, schedule a brief planning call with Dawn to discuss your skating goals, location, and availability.

03 · Set your dates

Arrange your sessions

You and Dawn will agree on session dates together. Each skater must complete registration and the required waiver, which will be sent to you, before participating, including guardian consent for students ages 15–17.

Lesson dates are arranged together during your planning call. For event groups larger than three, contact Dawn for a custom quote before purchasing.

A place to start

Skating assessment

Explore your current skills, comfort on skates, and goals with Dawn. Find a starting point for your lessons.

All assessments are held on Sundays at the rink in Raleigh.

1:1 · 30 minutes

$30

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One session at a time

Private & shared lessons

Individual attention or a session shared with friends. Work on balance, stopping, transitions, and your own skating goals.

One skater · 60 minutes

1:1 lesson

$65 total

Personalized coaching shaped around your experience and goals.

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Two skaters · 60 minutes

2:1 lesson

$95 total

$47.50 per skater. Learn together with a friend or partner.

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Three skaters · 60 minutes

3:1 lesson

$120 total

$40 per skater. Share a session with your own small group.

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Consistent practice, steady progress

Six-week lesson packages

Six 60-minute sessions, one each week. Each student receives the Foundation to Flow 30-Day Practice Planner to support practice between lessons.

Six sessions · 60 minutes each

1:1 package

$330 total

$55 per session. Save $60 compared with six single lessons.

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Six sessions · 60 minutes each

2:1 package

$510 total

$85 per shared session. $255 per skater for all six weeks. Save $60 total.

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Six sessions · 60 minutes each

3:1 package

$660 total

$110 per shared session. $220 per skater for all six weeks. Save $60 total.

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Focused 1:1 instruction

Build the skill you want.

Each specialty starts with a three-session package: three 60-minute private lessons for $165. That’s $55 per session, with a $30 savings. Progress depends on your starting point and practice.

1:1 · Three-session minimum

Backward skating

$165 total

Build backward movement, control, and confidence through step-by-step practice.

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1:1 · Three-session minimum

Crazy Legs

$165 total

Work on weight transfer, heel-toe coordination, and linking the movement with rhythm.

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1:1 · Three-session minimum

Pivots

$165 total

Explore pivot technique, balance, and controlled changes of direction.

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Weddings · Birthdays · Celebrations

Get ready for your event.

Prepare to feel more comfortable on skates for your wedding, birthday party, or another celebration. Bring your date, goals, and current experience.

1:1 · 60 minutes

1:1 event prep

$65 total

Personal coaching for the movement and confidence you want to bring to your event.

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2:1 · 60 minutes

Partner event prep

$95 total

$47.50 per skater. Prepare together with your partner or a friend.

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Plan your session

Book your planning call.

Already purchased your pass? Book your planning call below.

After purchasing, book a brief planning call to discuss your goals, lesson location, and availability. Mention the pass you purchased in your booking notes. Your lesson dates will be arranged directly with Dawn. This calendar schedules your planning call and does not collect payments.

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Before you skate

Students ages 15 and older are welcome. Students ages 15–17 require parent or legal guardian consent. A participation waiver will be sent to you and must be signed before working with Dawn.

Bring properly fitting quad skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and water. Confirm your lesson location with Dawn.

Looking for a community class?

City of Raleigh classes and free open skate have separate registration.

Explore adult classes

Lesson locations & policies

  • Arrival: Lessons begin at the scheduled session start time. Please arrive on time.
  • Locations: Lessons may be held at local rinks in Raleigh and Durham or at an appropriate location of your choosing. Confirm the location with Dawn. Travel fees may apply.
  • Rink admission: Rink entry fees are separate and are not included in your lesson price.
  • Inclement weather: Outdoor sessions will move to an indoor location during inclement weather. If weather is deemed dangerous, the session will be rescheduled to a later date.
  • Refunds: There are no refunds.
  • No-shows: No-shows forfeit the session.
  • Package expiration: Packages must be redeemed and used within three months of purchase. Unused sessions after that period are forfeited.
  • Rescheduling: Reschedules are allowed. Rescheduling less than 24 hours before the scheduled session counts as a session used.
  • Waiver: A participation waiver will be sent to you and must be completed before your lesson. Parent or legal guardian consent is required for students ages 15–17.

Questions about locations, availability or a custom group? Contact Dawn at kineticskates@gmail.com.