National Coach Certified
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from York University
Vesna coaches all levels of skaters from grassroots to Senior International Competitive levels including singles, ice dancers, Skate Ontario STAR & Competitive Developmental Teams, and Synchro teams. Vesna is one of the creators of the current Skate Canada’s STAR 1 - Gold Skating Skills exercises. She has travelled to all provinces on behalf of Skate Canada to deliver skating skills workshops for coaches, judges & skaters.
Vesna currently leads off-ice classes at RTC. Her classes include full body conditioning, Pilates, flexibility, contemporary dance & creative movement. The focus being on body alignment, mobility, balance, aesthetic body lines and creative shapes, musical connection & most importantly a mind/body connection that grows roots to confidence and joy.
On the ice, Vesna’s lessons focus on turning mechanics, powerful pushes, strong flowing edges, ease of motion, agility, performance & movement fundamentals with a deep dive into the “second mark” & choreography. Vesna’s eclectic experience on and off the ice has a great impact on helping skaters improve their program component marks.
