Oct 5, 2017Skating ForwardWith the Olympics just around the corner, Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz’ new book, Skating Forward – Olympic Memories, Olympic Spirit, has been...
Feb 6, 2017A PrivilegeMost of us have heard the saying, “Does the athlete make the coach or does the coach make the athlete?” In many situations this can go...
Dec 13, 2016Conduit to HealingThere are many times in our lives when we go through challenging times and are having a hard time finding our way to peace and...
Sep 26, 2016The Lion King - Simba Grown: Max Aaron’s New Long ProgramThe purpose of family and community is to show love, support, guidance, and understanding for our young. In the opening pose of Max’s new...
Sep 7, 2016Back to the FutureI just returned from Louisville, Kentucky where I time-travelled back to the future. I was asked to come look after Kelley and Donny...
Sep 7, 2016To Be a Selfish Choreographer or Not: That Is the Question!Through the years I have choreographed for almost every type of music there is and have tried to interpret the composer’s music in the...
Aug 8, 2016A Hidden TreasureAfter working closely with our skaters to create pieces that fit them and the music so well sometimes we experience programs that never...
Jun 2, 2016Excellence in Choreography: An Asset for the New SeasonAs we all prepare for this coming season new choreography, jumps, and spins are on our radar. The bar keeps raising on transitions and...
Apr 12, 2016A Clear and Calm Focus as a Competitive AdvantageAs the whole world went into a frenzy with anticipation at the recent World Championships in Boston, I found myself, as always, slipping...
Jan 15, 2016Bring It!As the plane climbed up and out from Tallinn, Estonia enroute to Frankfurt, Germany, I was thinking about what an amazing week it was in...