How much do you pay for figure skating private and group lessons?

Question

I would think that ice skating group lessons would be cheaper but private would be better so I don't know which one to pick and most importantly I don't even know how much does it cost...help!!!

Answer 1

I would assume that price depends on where you live.  I just enrolled my 3 young boys in public skating lessons, I did it through the city...so it cost me 52 dollars for 8 weeks (includes free skating seeion after the lesson)..does not include the price of rental skates which cost 3 dollars each time at the rink where we go for the lessons.  If price is a concern check for community services classes offered in the city where you live.

Answer 2

it depends on what you are working on. If you are freestyle 4-5 or below, group lessons are the way to go unless you are planning on competing soon. then you will need a private coach to create a program.

private lessons start about $28 for a half hour and go upwards to $50 or more.

group lessons are much cheaper, $120+ for like 8 weeks of hour lessons.

Answer 3

well my coach charges about 200$ a month and i skate 4 times a week and get a 2 hour lessons a week and a 2 half hour lesson each week. overall my family spends about 1000$ a year in my skating.. but last year they spent around 10, 000$ because i went to camps and got new skates and dresses and stuff.

Answer 4

If you're just starting out, I'd suggest taking the group lessons.  Save some money while learning the basics and you can always take private lessons in the future or, supplement private lessons with the group lessons.  With the private lessons, you not only get the instruction, but you get to test the sport out -- sometimes skaters get into it and decide they don't like it and it's not the sport for them.  You're not out as much money that way.  Also in groups, you meet other skaters just like you and get to "test drive" coaches you may want to approach later for private lessons.  Cost, time and length of the lessons depend on your area and the club hosting them.  For example, our group lessons are offered in 7 week sessions on Saturdays from 1:45 to 2:30.  It's $105 for the 7 weeks.

The going rate in our area for private lessons starts around $24 for a half-hour and goes up from there.  Some skaters who teach private lessons on the side will only charge about $15.

Good luck!

Answer 5

if you are a beginner, you can start with group lessons for the basics. but as you move up it is advisable to supplement group lessons with private lessons so you can work with a coach and spend time on moves that give you more trouble. eventually you will work with just a private coach (like at my rink there are no more group lessons after FS 5) as you advance. it depends on how far you want to advance and how much you are willing to pay.

Group lessons at my rink are $135 for 8 classes (including the ice time), and i supplement them with private lessons...my coach charges $25 for half hour and then I also pay $12 an hour for the ice time to go with the private lesson.

Answer 6

it depends what level you are in and what your goals are.  If you want to be a very competitive skater and willing to pay for them, get a coach and have a private lesson.  private lessons range from $20-35 for 30 min depending on what the coach charges.  group lesson usually cost $120 for 8 lessons and public sessions, skates, and maybe free passes for friends (my rink has 15 extra minutes for stroking class) .  really consider how serious skating is going to be for you.  don't waste money on private lessons if you are a beginner.  I recommend taking group lessons until FS4 and then getting a coach.  if you have a coach you will get more attention.  

how much you want to spend will determine your choice, but whatever works for you go for it.  have fun! some pros and cons

private:  more attention, work on YOUR weakness and strengths, good path if you want to compete, have more or less time on the ice

Group:  might be crowded, make friends, help each other, extras included, once a week

Answer 7

I fyour just starting skating i woould reccomend group lessons. I think a good time to switch to private lessons is once you have finished basic 8. (waltz jump, two foot spin, one foot spin from back crossovers, lunge, spiral, 3-turns, stops, bunny hop,)

heres some pros and cons for each:

group lessons:

pros: cheaper, get to meet new people, get to watch how other people do things, if you decide you don't like it its easy to quit after 6 weeks or so without losing any money, you don't have super advanced skaters zipping by you all the time

cons: learn at a slower pace, not a lot of individual attention, sometimes a lot of the students are quite young (5-9 years old)

Private Lessons:

pros: Learn much faster, individual attention, can do higher level competitions and take MIF and freeskate tests

cons: a lot more expensive (group lessons about $70 for once a week hour and a half lessons, private lessons about $30-$60 an hour plus $8-$15 for an hour of ice time.)

don't get to meet people as easily

sometimes very advanced skaters all around you which can be intimidating at first.

I would definitely say start with group lessons and if you advance fast and feel like you want more individual attention and to get better faster, start private lessons.

Happy skating!!

Answer 8

if you are just starting then you SHOULDN'T get private lessons. its prettymuch a waste of time and money.  i would say that if you're just learning to do basic thing then you dont need a private coach.  once you get better and you know you like it then get a private coach.

private coaches cost about $30/30min.

more or less depending on how good they are.

Answer 9

Group lessons cost includes ice time and instruction and is much cheaper then private. Classes will cost from $9-14 per session (40-50 minutes)

With private lessons, you have to pay for the ice fees separate from your private coach bill. Ice fees will cost you  from $8-15 per 50 minute session.

Coaching will range from $30 and up per hour.Most likely it will be $40 per hour.

Usually when you have a private lesson  the coach will instruct you for 25 minutes and the other 25 minutes is where you would practice on your own.  

If you are new to skating, I would recommend that you take group lessons first for about a year or two then move to privates.  However, if money is no object, privates would be much better and you would probably learn faster.

Answer 10

it really depends on the coach. but mine costs $40 for 20 minutes.

Answer 11

I pay about $140 for 8 weeks of 40-minute lessons.  The teacher I have is excellent, and I recently looked into private lessons with him.  He quoted me $80/hour, and that does not include ice time.  (He teaches at all levels, and I would be paying for that experience, that's why it's so expensive.)

I know that there are many teachers that will teach you for less--as low as $20/hour at my rink--so the rates really depend on where you are in your skating and how much you like a particular coach.  If you are just starting out, I'd look for a cheap coach.  They are very good with beginners, and you can always move to a higher level coach as you improve.  

As far as group vs. private lessons, that really depends on what you want to do with skating, and how much time you are willing to dedicate to it.  If you only want to skate for an hour or two a week for fun, I'd stick with group lessons.  You will meet other people at your level, and it is just more fun overall.  My only exception: if the group lessons are crowded and you are nearing the highest level the lessons will teach to.  Once you get close to the high end of the lessons, you really need space to move, and space is often at a premium for group lessons.

If you are looking to compete as soon as you can and are willing to skate daily, then get a private coach once or twice a week.  You will certainly improve faster with focused instruction; I can testify to that!  But I would not invest that kind of money unless I was serious about going somewhere with it.  I'm not talking about making a career out of it...just recreational competition.