Freedom, Rhythm, and Expression on Ice
Jazz dance brings energy, versatility, and individuality to modern figure skating. With roots in both European and African dance traditions, jazz evolved in the early 20th century as a rhythmic, expressive art form — one that quickly found its way into competitive skating choreography for its power to captivate and engage audiences.
This training blends the precision of ballet with the freedom of contemporary movement. Skaters learn how to balance structure and spontaneity — maintaining control through spins, jumps, and transitions while expressing rhythm through body isolations and contractions similar to Latin and Ballroom techniques.
Because of its strong musical interpretation and theatrical appeal, jazz has become a staple in high-level skating programs. Through personalized instruction, skaters refine their coordination, speed, and movement control — improving both their technical performance and their presentation scores. The result is confident, dynamic skating that commands attention from the first beat to the final bow.
“My daughter Megan has been learning with Viara for over two years, and the experience has been truly wonderful. Viara is an outstanding teacher who pays close attention to detail and is deeply dedicated to her students’ progress. She provides clear, thoughtful guidance and has helped my daughter improve tremendously, both in her overall skills and in preparing for her solos. We are so grateful for her support, and I would definitely recommend Viara to other families and friends.”
- Jack Fan
“Both of my children, Bryson and Sophie, have been coming to Viara on a weekly basis for over three years to tune up their posture, presentation, and dance for figure skating. She focuses on many presentation details—head, body and arm movements, enhancing their overall scores My skaters look more polished in competition. These important techniques have helped them become national-level skaters.”
- Yan Jiang
“We deeply appreciate Viara’s dedication and guidance in ballet, which have greatly supported our child’s growth and development. Her commitment to the art of ballet has not only improved posture and strengthened technical skills but also nurtured confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for dance.”
- Amy Yang
“Viara is an amazingly talented teacher. My daughter, a competitive international figure skater, has improved tremendously in artistic presentation thanks to Viara. If you are a skater or a parent of a skater, I totally recommend taking classes with Viara. Her passion, dedication, and knowledge are beyond compare.”
- Luciana Stan
“Viara’s passion and precision in teaching have consistently inspired Christyn to excel and shine in competition. The strength, discipline, and belief she has instilled in my daughter over the past three years have made a profound and lasting impact.”
- Trevor Li
“Kaitlyn has been taking lessons with Viara for more than two years. Under her guidance, Kaitlyn has developed strong technique and confidence. We are so thankful for Viara’s wonderful teaching and encouragement.”
- Joey Tam