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Chicago · Est. 2019Morning ice available

LandIt.

Junior competitive.  Adult beginner.  Every edge in between.

340+
Skaters trained
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Regional qualifiers 2025
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Student Journeys

Real Skaters. Real Ice.

Hover or tap each card to reveal the transformation. Every journey shown is a real student from our programs.

FoundationFirst steps on fresh ice
Young girl on ice skates holding the rink barrier, learning to balance
Before
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Priya Nair, 8

Week 1 — First time on ice, holding the boards

Young girl skating confidently in arena with arms extended in spiral position
After
🏅 Basic Skills Level 3

Priya Nair

Week 8 — Backward crossovers & spiral sequence

8 weeks of training

Adult man in hockey skates taking tentative steps on ice rink
Before
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James Okafor, 34

Week 1 — Adult beginner, first session ever

Adult man skating forward with smooth stride and confident posture
After
🏅 Adult Level 2 Complete

James Okafor

Week 12 — Forward & backward edges, confident stride

12 weeks of training

Girl on ice in a shaky half-lunge attempting forward crossovers
Before
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Sofia Reyes, 11

Week 1 — Wobbly crossovers, looking at feet

Girl executing clean forward crossovers in a circle with good posture
After
🏅 Crossover Milestone

Sofia Reyes

Week 10 — Clean crossovers, arms extended

10 weeks of training

CompetitiveQualifying scores within reach
Teen skater attempting a single Lutz jump with shaky landing
Before
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Mia Kowalski, 14

Week 1 — Single Lutz, two-footed landing

Teen skater landing a clean double Lutz with arms raised in victory
After
🏅 Double Lutz Certified

Mia Kowalski

Week 16 — Double Lutz, clean edge, IJS-ready

16 weeks of training

Teen girl in camel spin position with bent knee and low leg
Before
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Anya Petrov, 13

Week 1 — Level 1 camel spin, slow rotation

Teen girl in a level-4 camel spin with perfectly extended leg and fast rotation
After
🏅 Level 4 Spin — Competition Ready

Anya Petrov

Week 20 — Level 4 camel, competition-ready

20 weeks of training

Teen boy attempting a combination jump sequence with stumble on second jump
Before
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Lucas Tran, 16

Week 1 — 2A-2T combo, fall on exit

Teen boy executing a clean 2A-3T combination jump with full rotation
After
🏅 2026 Regionals Qualifier

Lucas Tran

Week 24 — 2A-3T clean, Regional qualifier

24 weeks of training

EliteWhere nationals are planned
Teen girl attempting a triple Salchow with under-rotation
Before
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Zara Okonkwo, 17

Season start — Triple Sal, under-rotated

Teen girl in full competition costume landing a clean triple Lutz with crowd behind her
After
🏅 Sectionals — 2nd Place

Zara Okonkwo

Season end — Triple Lutz, Sectionals podium

32 weeks of training

Male skater attempting a quad toe loop with fall on landing
Before
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Ethan Park, 18

Year start — Quad toe, fall on landing

Male skater landing a clean quad toe loop in competition with arms in victory position
After
🏅 Junior Nationals — Top 8

Ethan Park

Year end — Quad toe clean, Junior Nationals

40 weeks of training

Behind the Highlight Reel

The Quiet Labor
That Earns the Jump.

Edge drills at 5AM. Coach hands on shoulders. Laces pulled tight before the music starts. This is where the landing happens.

Close-up of ice skate blade carving a deep edge into fresh white ice, ice spray flying
Edge work
Coach hands gently guiding a skater's arms into correct spiral position on ice
Coaching
Skater lacing up white figure skates on a bench beside the rink, ritual pre-performance
The ritual
Arena ice rink at 5AM with fog on surface and overhead lights creating long streaks of bokeh
5AM ice
Coaching Staff

The People Who Know
Where You're Off-Axis.

Female figure skating coach in athletic wear standing at rink boards with clipboard, professional and focused

Elena Marchetti

Head Coach — Competitive & Elite

Trained at the Detroit Skating Club for 12 years. Coached 3 skaters to Junior Nationals in the last 4 seasons.

Former US Figure Skating Sectionals competitor · ISU Level 3 Certified

Jump techniqueIJS scoringCompetition prep
Male skating coach kneeling on ice to help a young skater with foot position, warm smile

Marcus Webb

Foundation & Adult Programs

Specializes in adult learners and young beginners. Known for patience, humor, and an uncanny ability to explain edges.

15 years teaching · PSA Rated Moves & Freestyle

Adult beginnersEdge fundamentalsFear management
Female Asian skating coach demonstrating arm position with elegant posture on ice surface

Yuki Tanaka

Choreography & Spins

Brings a performance and artistry dimension that separates technically clean skaters from truly memorable ones.

Former Japanese Junior Champion · Ice Theatre of NY alum

Spin levelsProgram choreographyArtistry & PCS
What Parents & Skaters Say

"Elena saw the rotation problem in my daughter's double flip that four other coaches missed. Fixed in three sessions."

Patricia Kowalski

Skating parent · 2 years with LandIt

"I'm 41 and I finally learned to skate backward. Marcus made it feel possible instead of embarrassing."

James Okafor

Adult Foundation program

"My PCS scores went up 4 points after one season with Yuki. Judges actually comment on my program now."

Zara Okonkwo

Elite program · Sectionals 2nd place

Programs & Pricing

Choose Your Ice Time.
No Fine Print.

Every price shown is the full price. No registration fees, no surprise costs. Parents comparing three academies in adjacent tabs — we want to win on transparency.

Schedule can be customized after enrollment
Foundation2x/week · 45 min

Foundation Start

$320total

8-week · 16 sessions

  • Balance & first edges
  • Forward stroking & crossovers
  • Group lesson (max 6 skaters)
  • Skate rental included
  • Progress report at week 4
Most Popular
Foundation2x/week · 45 min

Foundation Build

$580total

16-week · 32 sessions

  • Everything in Start
  • Backward edges & spirals
  • 2 private sessions included
  • Video review at week 8
  • Basic Skills test prep
Best Value
Foundation3x/week · 45 min

Foundation Full Season

$980total

Full season · Sept–Mar

  • Everything in Build
  • Ice show participation
  • Monthly private lesson
  • Unlimited practice sessions
  • Costume discount 20%

All packages include rink access fees · Payment plans available · No long-term contracts

Not Ready to Commit?

Try the Ice First.
One Session. No Pressure.

A single 60-minute Trial Skate session with a LandIt coach. We'll assess your level, show you what's possible, and you decide from there. No sales pitch on the ice.

$45/ trial session

60 min on-ice assessment

Includes skate rental + coach evaluation

We'll confirm your time within 24 hours. Morning slots fill fast — book early.

✓ No credit card required✓ Cancel up to 24hrs before✓ Skate rental included