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The Huntsville Skating School & Training Academy
For information on our programs, please call (256)883-3773

Editha Dotson-Bowser
Director of Skating

Biography:
  • Professional Skaters Association Master Rating Free Skating,Master Rated Program Director, Certified pairs, & Ice Skating Institute Gold Level & Referee.
  • Nominated "Developmental Coach of the Year" by US Olympic Committee/US Figure Skating.
  • Coached Skaters to 23 International, National, Junior Nationals medals in Singles & Pairs.
  • Featured Soloist with Dorothy Hamill, Robin Cousins, & John Curry Touring Companies.
  • Inducted into Huntsville-Madison County Hall of Fame 2006.
  • International Skating Union & US Figure Skating Gold Medalist Figures/Freestyle
  • BA Degree/Honors
  • Member US Figure Skating, Ice Skating Institute, Professional Skaters Association.



    Jim Bowser

    Biography:
  • International, National and Junior National Coach in Singles, Pairs, and Dance.
  • Quadruple Gold medalist in USFS Ice Dance.
  • World Tour with John Curry, Dorothy Hamill, and Next Ice Ages.
  • Former World Professional Ice Dancing Champion.
  • Ratings: PSA Mater Pairs, Master Moves, Senior Freestyle, Registered Dance, Registered Group.
  • Member of US Figure Skating, ice Skating Institute, Professional Skaters Association.



    Marianne Dotson

    Biography:
  • Coach with 30 years of teaching experience.
  • National Pairs Coach, Junior National Singles and Pairs Coach.
  • Over 15 years successfully managing the Huntsvile Skating School.
  • Has developed and coached skaters from the beginning phases through Senior Gold Test for National, International, and World Competitions.
  • Experience choreographer trained in Ballet, Drama and Music.
  • Tri-lingual teaching ability.
  • Director of shows, seminars, and competitions.
  • Member US Figure Skating, Ice Skating Institute, Professional Skaters Association.
  • Member of US Figure Skating, ice Skating Institute Gold, Professional Skaters Association.



    Anne Brown

    Biography:
  • USFS 6th Figure Test
  • USFS Junior Freestyle Test
  • USFS Intermediate Pairs Test
  • BS Degree in Physical Education
  • State Coordinator of the Special Olympics Program.
  • Coach all levels, ages ranging from tots to adults.
  • Ratings: ISI Gold PSA Written
  • Member of US FIgure Skating, Ice Skating Institute, Professional Skaters Association.



    Ginger Gober

    Biography:
  • Teaching Since 1975
  • Specialize in Tots and young Children
  • Serves as a Judge and Team coach at competitions.
  • Assists in the productions of skating shows.
  • Studied Music 13 years and experienced in choreography.
  • Experienced in Tots Precision/ Drill Teams.
  • BS from University of Alabama in Huntsville.
  • Ratings: PSA Registered Freestyle and Registered Group ISI GOld.
  • Member of US Figure Skating, Ice Skating Institute, and the Professional Skaters Association.



    Kasi Patterson

    Biography:
  • Skating Since 1978.
  • Has been coaching for 11 years.
  • Member of USFS, ISI, and PSA.
  • Member of Senior Team E'lan Synchronized Skating 1988-1996.
  • Has 2 National and 4 International Titles.
  • Gold Dance
  • Jr. Freestyle
  • Experience in Power Hockey and Basic Hockey Skills.



    Melinda Atkinson Mowdy

    Biography:
  • USFS Pre-Gold Dance
  • ISI Gold Certified
  • ISI Freestyle 8
  • Over 10 years coaching experience, all levels and ages
  • BS Degree in Operations Management
  • Director of shows and competitions
  • Member of PSA and USFS



    Abigail Ritch

    Biography:
  • USFS Intermediate Freeskate
  • USFS Senior Moves in Field
  • Competitive experience throughout the Southeast
  • Passed PSA Basic Accreditation Exam
  • Teacher assistant and experience since 2002
  • Member of PSA and USFS
  • Student at the University of Alabama here in Huntsville






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    3185 Leeman Ferry Road
    Huntsville, AL 35801
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