Karina Johnson brings extensive performance experience to her coaching, helping skaters develop not only strong technical skills but also confidence and artistry on the ice. Through years of performing and competing, she has developed a deep understanding of choreography, musical interpretation, and presentation—skills that are essential for successful figure skating programs and competitions. This experience allows Karina to guide her students in expressing music, building confidence in front of an audience, and performing their programs with style and poise. Whether preparing for competitions, tests, or exhibitions, students benefit from a coaching approach that emphasizes both solid fundamentals and the art of performance.

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Professional ice show performances highlighting strong skating fundamentals and engaging audience presentation.

Karina’s experience performing and competing helps her guide skaters through the many elements that make a successful figure skating program. Students learn not only how to execute jumps and spins, but also how to perform with confidence, connect with the music, and present their program to judges and audiences.

 

Students benefit from coaching that focuses on:

• strong skating fundamentals
• musical interpretation and choreography
• confidence before competitions
• presentation and performance quality
• preparation for tests and competitive programs

 

These skills help young skaters develop the confidence and poise needed to perform their programs successfully in competitions and exhibitions.

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Below are examples of Karina’s skating performances and choreography work that reflect the performance quality she brings to her coaching.

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