AboutMarlene Bruland Expertise Have been an Artistic USARS Roller Figure Skating Coach (Quad) since 1954 in the Northwest Region, coaching figures, freestyle, pairs, dance, creative solo and Precision Team events, and was a former competitive skater and national placewinner. Holds a Gold Medal Proficiency Test in Dance Skating.
Experience Has been teaching for 52 years in the Northwest, coaching many National Winners in Freestyle, Dance, Figures, Creative Solo and Precision Team skating. I hold a Gold Medal Proficiency Test in Dance skating and coached a skater who placed 3 times in 4 World competitions and she also was the Pan Am Champion in Ladies Freestyle. I have coached 5 US National Bronze Medal Precision Teams who participated in 3 World Championships.
Question I have just found this site and like what I see. When I looked up inline skating I arrived here and started reading profiles. You caught my eye with Artistic Roller Skating coach. Also the fact that you mention the Northwest.
I am curious as to what 'Artistic' skating is?
I have roller skated for years and went to inline skates about 6 years ago. I like to do various manuvers that I tend to call spinning or freestyle. I have never tried jumping, but I do like to express myself in various ways. I feel like I could do a lot more, but not sure where or how to learn. I am wondering if you could help me find some lessons or somthing similar in the Portland/Vancouver area.
Answer Hi, Artistic skating on Roller Skates is the same as on Ice. Jumps Spins, Dance, Figures, Pairs, etc etc. You are located next to a great place to learn to skate. The URL is http://www.oakspark.com/index1.html. That is the Oaks Park in Portland and they have instruction in Artistic Skating, and have a competitive program if you are interested. Visit my NW Links page too while you are at it. http://members.aol.com/mbruland/index.html
