1 / 2Skate VIDA
📍 North Burnet, TX
Skate VIDA is a figure skating academy in Austin offering beginner ice classes, private coaching, off-ice conditioning, specialty clinics, and seasonal camps. Coaches work with skaters from age 4 through elite competitors across two ice sheets.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families committed to structured figure skating development - from a 4-year-old's first time on blades through competitive-track teens. Less crowded than other Austin rinks, making it easier for young beginners to build confidence. Not a public drop-in skate venue; programming is lesson and class-based.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Kymberlie Quong-Charles
8 months ago
“As an adult skater, I was so pleased to find Skate VIDA! The combination of world class coaches that each have distinct specialties, two ice sheets, dedicated off-ice training space and equipment, and the most welcoming skating family I have found in Austin sets it apart. During my time in this program I returned to testing, performing, and even competing! And I love how many other adult skaters are part of this community.”
Dave Greenbaum
8 months ago
“Skate VIDA has been such an incredible experience for our daughter. The expertise and care of the talented coaches in the program coupled with the amazing feeling of community makes this a skating academy like no other I have ever seen. Having worked with coaches in Austin that clearly do not put the kids best interest first, it has been so refreshing to work with the team here at Skate VIDA!”
Katherine Ortiz
6 months ago
“My daughters (age 4 & 6) love their camps/lessons here. The teachers are great even with super young kids and teach each kid at their own pace. We also like it because it's not as crowded as other rinks in Austin and there's nice little warm room for parents to wait / watch.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Skate VIDA operates at United Drive in Austin with two ice sheets and dedicated off-ice training space. Programming spans beginner classes for children as young as 4, one-on-one private coaching, jump and spin specialty clinics, test and competition prep, seasonal camps, and mental performance coaching. Instructors carry distinct specialties and teach at individual pace - reviewers highlight how well coaches work with very young skaters. A warm parent waiting area with viewing access is on-site.
