MARI

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5 (19 reviews)

Hourly rate $80
Response Time 4h
Number of students 50+

Want to learn how to roller skate? Sign up for private lessons now. Contact me!

- Queens County
- at her home
- webcam

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We host the best tutors. Quality of their profile, experience in their field. MARI will be happy to arrange your first lesson Rollerskating.

About the lesson

Learn the FUN-damentals of ROLLER SKATING with a professional artistic skater:
- How to Fall down and Get up
- Safety
- How to be confident on wheels
- V start & T start
- March and Coast
- Forward and Backward Braking
- T stop
- Forward and Backward Scissors
- Crossovers
- Dip & Cannonball
- Helicopter
- Steer Circles
- Flamingo
- Scooter pushes
- Stroking
- Steer quarter circles
- Steer half circles
- Whole circles
- Transitions
- Kangaroo Hop
- Surfer
- Shoot the duck
- Spreadeagle
- Two and Three beat steps.

ROLLER DANCE & JAM SKATING
Here is a taste of tricks you learn in my class: Roll Bounce, Ski Move, Heels & Toes Tapping, Step & Split, Dribble, Dancer's Transition, Swirling Backwards, Pivot Turn, Alpha Kick, Floor Moves, Downtown Move, Voodoo Shuffle, Crazy Legs, and more!

Outdoor locations in Manhattan, Long Island City, and Woodside.
Manhattan ----> James Walker Park, Hudson St., NY 10013
LIC ---> 41-15 Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY 11104
Woodside ---> 52nd street and 39 Drive, Woodside, NY 11377

Check my site "Skating Evolution" for more info.

subjects

Rollerskating
Figure skating

languages

French
English
Italian

levels

All Levels

About MARI

Skating since 1988!
I'm a Professional Artistic Skater passionate about teaching beginners how to skate. As an experienced Roller Skating Coach, I have been teaching essential skills, technique, flow, and style for many years.

Contact me if you are a beginner and want to start rolling!
Check my site "Skating Evolution" for more info.

Review

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5 (19 reviews)

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Matthew
- 5
Perfect! Mari was a great teacher and very pleasant and professional to work with. I had no previous experience at all and in general I'm nervous when it comes to things like this. She was able to get me moving around the rink in only two lessons and was very understanding of taking things at my pace, while also pushing me out of my comfort zone. She was always on time and very easy to work with in terms of scheduling. I recommend coach Mari to anyone who is interested in picking up roller skating!
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Matthew
Perfect! Mari was a great teacher and very pleasant and professional to work with. I had no previous experience at all and in general I'm nervous when it comes to things like this. She was able to get me moving around the rink in only two lessons and was very understanding of taking things at my pace, while also pushing me out of my comfort zone. She was always on time and very easy to work with in terms of scheduling. I recommend coach Mari to anyone who is interested in picking up roller skating!

MARI's response
Great teaching you the essential skills on roller skates and getting you ready for the birthday party at Disco Oasis.
- MARI's response : Great teaching you the essential skills on roller skates and getting you ready for the birthday party at Disco Oasis.
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Victoria
- 5
Perfect! Mari is wonderful. She is understanding and is considerate if you want to go slow or fast with learning. She's punctual and professional. She loves teaching and it shows. I can't wait to take my next lesson with Mari.
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Victoria
Perfect! Mari is wonderful. She is understanding and is considerate if you want to go slow or fast with learning. She's punctual and professional. She loves teaching and it shows. I can't wait to take my next lesson with Mari.

MARI's response
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson and look forward to seeing you soon for the next one!
- MARI's response : Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson and look forward to seeing you soon for the next one!
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Paola
- 5
Perfect! Had a great time during my skating classes with Mary. She has every quality you’d want in a coach. She is bright, motivational, passionate, disciplined, and fun. You will learn skating and have a great time!
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Paola
Perfect! Had a great time during my skating classes with Mary. She has every quality you’d want in a coach. She is bright, motivational, passionate, disciplined, and fun. You will learn skating and have a great time!

MARI's response
Thank you Paola for your review! I'm happy to help you improve your roller blades skills.
- MARI's response : Thank you Paola for your review! I'm happy to help you improve your roller blades skills.
Nordia
- 5
Perfect! Mari is an amazing teacher! She is patient and kind. Her expertise and knowledge of skating is unmatched. I went from being terrified of moving from the spot I was standing in to actually roller skating around the entire ring within my first lesson :). I am happy I was able to connect with her through this site. I highly recommend!
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Nordia
Perfect! Mari is an amazing teacher! She is patient and kind. Her expertise and knowledge of skating is unmatched. I went from being terrified of moving from the spot I was standing in to actually roller skating around the entire ring within my first lesson :). I am happy I was able to connect with her through this site. I highly recommend!

MARI's response
Thank you for the review. I'm so happy the skating lessons helped you.
- MARI's response : Thank you for the review. I'm so happy the skating lessons helped you.
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Rachida
- 5
Perfect! I really enjoyed my first lesson with Mari!! She makes you feel comfortable!! The rollerblading lesson was great!! She really teaches you the techniques!! I feel like I made big progress already!! So happy!! And looking forward to my next lesson!!!
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Rachida
Perfect! I really enjoyed my first lesson with Mari!! She makes you feel comfortable!! The rollerblading lesson was great!! She really teaches you the techniques!! I feel like I made big progress already!! So happy!! And looking forward to my next lesson!!!

MARI's response
Great! I'm glad you enjoyed your rollerblading lesson. See you soon!
- MARI's response : Great! I'm glad you enjoyed your rollerblading lesson. See you soon!
Gianna
- 5
Perfect! Mari is an amazing instructor! My rollerskating has improved drastically with her guidance. Very patient and fun! I look forward to learning more each week :)
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Gianna
Perfect! Mari is an amazing instructor! My rollerskating has improved drastically with her guidance. Very patient and fun! I look forward to learning more each week :)

MARI's response
So happy for your fast progress in skating! Keep up the good work.
- MARI's response : So happy for your fast progress in skating! Keep up the good work.
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Mara
- 5
Perfect! Mari is a wonderful teacher! She is patient and knowledgeable, and really helped me with my roller skating skills. I am looking forward to continuing my lessons.
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Mara
Perfect! Mari is a wonderful teacher! She is patient and knowledgeable, and really helped me with my roller skating skills. I am looking forward to continuing my lessons.

MARI's response
Thank you for the review! Great teaching you how to roller skate.
- MARI's response : Thank you for the review! Great teaching you how to roller skate.
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Deanene
- 5
Perfect! Super patient, fun to work with, communicative and also tailors the class to you personally. So glad I found her
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Deanene
Perfect! Super patient, fun to work with, communicative and also tailors the class to you personally. So glad I found her
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Koriszan
- 5
Perfect! I’ve searched high and low for a Rollerskating instructor and I’m so very happy I found Mari. She is wonderful teacher! Very knowledgeable and very patient. I’m looking forward to building my skills with her.
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Koriszan
Perfect! I’ve searched high and low for a Rollerskating instructor and I’m so very happy I found Mari. She is wonderful teacher! Very knowledgeable and very patient. I’m looking forward to building my skills with her.
Nneka
- 5
Perfect! Mari is a superb rollerskating instructor! She is very skilled, patient, and great at guiding you through bespoke lessons to help you achieve your skating goals. Learning how to skate with Mari brings even more joy to skating!
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Nneka
Perfect! Mari is a superb rollerskating instructor! She is very skilled, patient, and great at guiding you through bespoke lessons to help you achieve your skating goals. Learning how to skate with Mari brings even more joy to skating!
Jacqueline
- 5
Perfect! Mari was really great. She helped me with certain things I am trying to work on and she gave me other suggestions to practice. Right away it helped a lot with things I was struggling with. I definitely want to continue the virtual lessons and have some in person lessons as well. Very pleased with my lesson with Mari :-)
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Jacqueline
Perfect! Mari was really great. She helped me with certain things I am trying to work on and she gave me other suggestions to practice. Right away it helped a lot with things I was struggling with. I definitely want to continue the virtual lessons and have some in person lessons as well. Very pleased with my lesson with Mari :-)

MARI's response
Great connection - even if the class was virtual over zoom - we covered so much! I am glad the drills I suggest helped you nailing down backward crossover and pivoting.
- MARI's response : Great connection - even if the class was virtual over zoom - we covered so much! I am glad the drills I suggest helped you nailing down backward crossover and pivoting.
Shao
- 5
Perfect! Started out as an absolute beginner and I'm so happy I chose Mari! She has very kind and encouraging energy to make me feel more confident in my skates.
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Shao
Perfect! Started out as an absolute beginner and I'm so happy I chose Mari! She has very kind and encouraging energy to make me feel more confident in my skates.

MARI's response
Great teaching you how to roll :-) and happy you decided to start this new practice!
- MARI's response : Great teaching you how to roll :-) and happy you decided to start this new practice!
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Elisha
- 5
Perfect! So sweet and talented! An amazing instructor, I learned so much in one hour!
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Elisha
Perfect! So sweet and talented! An amazing instructor, I learned so much in one hour!

MARI's response
Always a pleasure having students like Elisha and Arielle. They are committed to learning while having fun. The best attitude!
- MARI's response : Always a pleasure having students like Elisha and Arielle. They are committed to learning while having fun. The best attitude!
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Cassidy
- 5
Perfect! Mari was very patient and encouraging! I could hear her well, she showed me how to do things as many times as I needed, and watched as I practiced over and over, giving me great feedback. I look forward to my next lesson with her!
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Cassidy
Perfect! Mari was very patient and encouraging! I could hear her well, she showed me how to do things as many times as I needed, and watched as I practiced over and over, giving me great feedback. I look forward to my next lesson with her!

MARI's response
Great virtual class! I enjoy your enthusiasm and motivation in taking your skills to the next level.
- MARI's response : Great virtual class! I enjoy your enthusiasm and motivation in taking your skills to the next level.
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Roxy
- 5
Perfect! Mari is an excellent instructor. She helped me feel more confident in my skates and within the first fifteen minutes of our first lesson I had already learned a few techniques. I had so much fun and can't wait for our next lesson!
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Roxy
Perfect! Mari is an excellent instructor. She helped me feel more confident in my skates and within the first fifteen minutes of our first lesson I had already learned a few techniques. I had so much fun and can't wait for our next lesson!

MARI's response
Great teaching you how to go downhill on inline skates and different breaking techniques. I am glad I had the opportunity to add a little rolling dance move at the end of the lesson. That was fun!
- MARI's response : Great teaching you how to go downhill on inline skates and different breaking techniques. I am glad I had the opportunity to add a little rolling dance move at the end of the lesson. That was fun!
Viktória
- 5
Perfect! Super kind person,and really good teacher.I absolutally enjoyed the lessons.And we are continuing...:)
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Viktória
Perfect! Super kind person,and really good teacher.I absolutally enjoyed the lessons.And we are continuing...:)

MARI's response
A pleasure teaching you how to skate. Hope you had fun rolling!
- MARI's response : A pleasure teaching you how to skate. Hope you had fun rolling!
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Julia
- 5
Perfect! Mari is a phenomenal teacher! I haven’t gone roller skating since I was a kid and I was never very good at it but I’m absolutely amazed by how quickly I’m learning. She studies your movements and coaches you on how to improve your technique. I was able to learn the crossover turn and other tricks because Mari is very patient and encouraging.
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Julia
Perfect! Mari is a phenomenal teacher! I haven’t gone roller skating since I was a kid and I was never very good at it but I’m absolutely amazed by how quickly I’m learning. She studies your movements and coaches you on how to improve your technique. I was able to learn the crossover turn and other tricks because Mari is very patient and encouraging.

MARI's response
I am happy you enjoyed the lessons!
- MARI's response : I am happy you enjoyed the lessons!
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Aleksandra
- 5
Perfect! The lesson was fun, will have more lessons!
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Aleksandra
Perfect! The lesson was fun, will have more lessons!

MARI's response
Great student - fast learner!
- MARI's response : Great student - fast learner!
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Recommendations

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Tanya
Mari is really easy to relax and get along with and explains everything right from scratch if that’s what you need. She will assess your ability really fast and tailor the session to suit you perfectly. She put me at ease immediately and gave me the confidence to skate with pleasure as I used to, guiding me gently and encouraging me lots. A really fantastic teacher.
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Tanya
Mari is really easy to relax and get along with and explains everything right from scratch if that’s what you need. She will assess your ability really fast and tailor the session to suit you perfectly. She put me at ease immediately and gave me the confidence to skate with pleasure as I used to, guiding me gently and encouraging me lots. A really fantastic teacher.
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Rates

packages

5h: $350
10h: $650

webcam

$80/h

Details

1 lesson $80
5 Lessons Package $350
10 Lessons Package $650
Workshop $80

Each lesson is Half an Hour long
24h ---> cancellation policy
Class packages ---> To be used within 2 months of the date of purchase

Check my site "Skating Evolution" for more info.

Find out more about MARI

01
What age did you start playing sport? Tell us about this time or moment in your life.
I skate since I was 8 years old. This sport brings back many wonderful memories, especially the one about my figure skate team in Italy.
02
What are your favourite sports; those that you practice at a high level, a simple hobby, and a sport that you'd still like to discover?
Other than skate, I teach yoga. I'm a passionate hoop dancer and skier too.
03
What gives you the motivation and passion to pursue your sport?
My focus is on the "feel-good-factor": When I connect deeply to my flow body, whether that be for a moment or through devotional practice, I allow myself the space to recharge, to heal.
04
Do you have a sporting achievement that you're particularly proud of?
After many years of figure skating I decided to learn roller dancing - which is a totally different animal!
05
How have your achievements and challenges made you a better sportsperson?
Achievements and challenges in sport help to develop focus and awareness. Being present in sport develops a more focused mind.
06
If you had to go for a jog with a famous athlete, who would you choose? And what questions would you ask them?
I like to have conversations with people practicing different disciplines than mine so I can learn their approach and story.
07
How do you help people stay motivated?
All my students have fun when skating. I make sure they feel safe and comfortable experimenting with transitions, new techniques, and tricks.
08
What makes you a Superprof in sports?
Understanding students motivation and goal is a must to deliver value during the time they spend with me.

Want to learn how to roller skate? Sign up for private lessons now. Contact me!

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About the lesson

subjects

languages

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About MARI

Review

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packages

webcam

Details

Find out more about MARI

What age did you start playing sport? Tell us about this time or moment in your life.

What are your favourite sports; those that you practice at a high level, a simple hobby, and a sport that you'd still like to discover?

What gives you the motivation and passion to pursue your sport?

Do you have a sporting achievement that you're particularly proud of?

How have your achievements and challenges made you a better sportsperson?

If you had to go for a jog with a famous athlete, who would you choose? And what questions would you ask them?

How do you help people stay motivated?

What makes you a Superprof in sports?

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