Your Winter Skating Breakthrough: The Austria Experience

Lead Coach, Founder & Jump Technique Specialist

Alexander Ryabinin

Are stalled jumps, chronic under-rotations, or two-footed landings holding you back from the podium? As the Lead Figure Skating Coach at Ryabinin Camps, Alexander doesn’t just guess what’s wrong—he dissects the exact biomechanical root of the problem. He replaces the fear of falling with modern training technology. By utilizing advanced jump harnesses and vestibular rotators, Alexander safely builds your muscle memory for multi-rotational jumps off the ice, so you can confidently land them on it. From mastering the precise left-foot takeoff for a flawless Axel to refining advanced spin mechanics, his technical roadmap guarantees results. He understands the high-stakes competitive journey intimately. Coaching his own daughters on the international circuit, Alexander knows exactly how to push athletes to their technical peak while protecting their confidence. For parents, he is the ultimate ally—providing honest, straightforward assessments and a clear, step-by-step masterplan for your skater’s success.

Co-Founder & Head Coordinator

Anna Korniseva

Are you dreading the stressful logistics of an international sports camp? While our coaches focus entirely on the ice, Co-Founder and Head Coordinator Anna focuses entirely on you. She eliminates the chaos of sports travel by masterminding a flawless itinerary. Anna purposefully structures the daily schedule so all intensive training wraps up by 3:00 PM. This crucial strategy ensures your skater gets vital physical recovery, while giving your family the freedom to explore the city and actually enjoy a vacation. From quick schedule adjustments to creating our signature warm, family atmosphere, Anna handles every single detail. You don’t have to be a stressed-out personal assistant—just arrive, relax, and proudly watch your child's athletic progress.

Guest Expert – Skating Skills, Choreography & Contemporary Movement Specialist

Dana Shakhmartova

Are low component scores (PCS) holding you back, or do your step sequences feel heavy and uninspired? Dana brings a revolutionary approach to the ice by fusing academic science with professional commercial dance. Holding an advanced degree in Biotechnology, she applies a deep understanding of biomechanics to every single movement. She breaks down the exact physiology of complex footwork and deep edge-work, ensuring athletes train safely while translating tricky off-ice coordination into an effortless, powerful on-ice glide. But technical mastery is just the beginning. Having conquered major TV dance projects and refined her methods alongside global skating icons, Dana transforms stiff, mechanical routines into captivating modern art. She brings cutting-edge contemporary floor movement directly onto the ice, guaranteed to elevate your artistic expression and maximize your component scores.

Figure Skating Coach & ISU Specialist

Viktoria Sabova

Frustrated by downgraded jumps or missed spin levels? Viktoria doesn’t just guess what the technical panel wants to see—she is the active ISU Technical Specialist who makes those calls. Training with her gives competitive skaters a massive advantage. She rebuilds triple and Axel biomechanics and fine-tunes your edge work to secure those elusive Level 4s and maximize your GOE. Off the ice, her conditioning is laser-focused: building the exact static balance for rock-solid landings and the targeted flexibility for a stunning Biellmann. Most importantly for parents? Viktoria is completely approachable. She demystifies the complex judging system, gives an honest evaluation of your skater’s true level, and hands you a clear, actionable roadmap for improvement.

Figure Skating Coach & ISU Specialist

Sheila Belova

Are you tired of leaving valuable points on the ice, or struggling to master complex techniques as an adult skater? Sheila treats figure skating like "math on ice," and she knows the exact formula for your success. As our Guest Technical Strategist, she provides a clear roadmap to upgrade your Technical Element Score (TES). She pinpoints the exact edge changes and difficult variations you need to secure Level 4 spins and footwork, permanently eliminating the flaws that trigger negative GOE. Beyond competitive strategy, Sheila is our premier expert for adult amateurs. She champions "conscious skating"—breaking down daunting biomechanics into safe, logical steps tailored perfectly to adult physiology. For younger athletes, she effortlessly translates strict ISU rules into fun, engaging challenges. With Sheila, skaters of all ages finally understand the winning strategy behind every single movement.