Some skaters will be frightened when they step on the slippery ice surface; others will be excited. It is common for young toddlers to cry as the instructor leads skaters onto the ice, so it is recommended that parents of young children stay nearby.
Beginning Ice Skating Lesson
By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com Guide
Step Two - Get on the Ice and Hold on to the Rail
Hold on to the Rail
Copyright © Jo Ann Schneider Farris
The class will now get on to the ice and hold on to the rail.
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- Step One - Meet Your Teacher and Your Class
- Step Two - Get on the Ice and Hold on to the Rail
- Step Three - Move Away From the Rail
- Step Four - Falling Down on Purpose
- Step Five - Getting Back Up
- Step Six - Standing Up and Marching Across the Ice
- Step Seven - Gliding on Two Feet
- Step Eight - Dip
- Step Nine - Learning to Stop
- Step Ten - Practice!
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