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The Rochester Figure Skating Club has been a mainstay in the Rochester, Minnesota Community for more than 75 years. The Learn2Skate program is the foundation of our extensive instructional curriculum, sanctioned by US Figure Skating.

Our Learn2Skate and Learn2Skate for Hockey classes are welcoming and nurturing environments geared to share the fun and fundamentals of skating. All of our coaches are certified by the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and we utilize the U.S. Figure Skating Snowplow Sam and Basic Skills programs for our instruction.

Registration fees for figure skating classes include a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills Membership. This includes a test booklet, colorful badges for each level completed and of copy of US Figure Skating's Skating Magazine – Basic Skills Edition.

Follow the links in the menu bar above to find out more about our programs and staff. See the Classes page for our schedule and information on our figure skating and hockey programs.

Financial Assistance

RFSC provides some financial assistance for the group classes in our Learn2Skate program. See the Learn2Skate Financial Assistance page for details and application.

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Rochester Recreation Center
21 Elton Hills Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901

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Rhythm & Blades Financial Information

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Last Updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025; 6:50 AM

Rhythm & Blades Synchronized Skating Teams

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Last Updated: Wednesday, February 26, 2025; 6:06 PM

Rhythm & Blades Teams in Action

2025–2026 Season

About Rhythm & Blades

Parents, do you want to know why your skater should join one of our teams? Check out this video

Our coaches have guided our teams to a national pewter medal, nine sectional medals, and countless non-qualifying championships. Our alumni have gone on to skate on Senior, Junior, and Collegiate teams. Synchronized Skating is a wonderful team experience. See the descriptions below if you are interested in joining a team.

Please contact our Synchronized Skating Director, Vikki Dalquist, with any questions:

Email Vikki Dalquist

Register for teams in the apropriate section of the RFSC Customer Portal.

Beginner “Aspire Synchro Team” Starting Level

We run classes in the fall, spring, and summer for skaters who want to try synchronized skating. We have a competitive team that normally competes at one competition and does several exhibitions. The team also skates in the ice show. Details can be found on the Aspire 3 Team Information page.

Aspire 4 Level Team

We have an Aspire 4 level team. If you have passed your Pre-Preliminary or Preliminary Skating Skills test, this team is for you. A team at this level has 5–20 skaters 17 years of age and younger as of the preceding July 1st. Details can be found on the Aspire 4 Team Information page.

Synchro Team Placement

Open Juvenile Team

We have an Open Juvenile level team. A team at this level consists of 8–20 skaters under age 20. It is a very competitive division. We require skaters to have passed a minimum of the Pre-Bronze Skating Skills test and expect many skaters on this team to have passed higher tests than this. Details can be found on the Open Juvenile Team Information page.

Intermediate Team

We would like to field an Intermediate level team again in the future. This team is for skaters who have passed a minimum of their Pre Silver Skating Skills test.

What is a Team?

Synchronized skating involves a team of skaters performing various elements and formations such as circles, wheels, and blocks to music. Teams vary in size from as small as 8 up to 20 skaters. Synchronized skating will increase your stroking power, improve your edges, teach you new turns, footwork, presentation skills, as well as counting and moving to the beat of music. It also provides an opportunity to make new friends and learn about being part of a team in a largely individualized sport.

Read more: What is a Team

Team Philosopy

We intend to have a positive environment in which skaters will learn the skills needed for their current team level and build new skills that they can take to a higher level.

Read more: Team Philosophy

So what are you wating for?

We hope you will consider giving synchronized skating a try. You are welcome to try skating with a team before making a commitment.

Please feel free to contact Vikki Dalquist, RFSC Synchronized Skating Director, with any questions:

Email Vikki Dalquist | (507) 287-0971.

Team Philosophy

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Last Updated: Sunday, February 23, 2025; 4:58 PM

We intend to have a positive environment in which skaters will learn the skills needed for their current team level and build new skills that they can take to a higher level.

What is a Team

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Last Updated: Sunday, February 23, 2025; 4:56 PM

Synchronized skating involves a team of skaters performing various elements and formations such as circles, wheels, and blocks to music. Teams vary in size from as small as 8 up to 20 skaters. Synchronized skating will increase your stroking power, improve your edges, teach you new turns, footwork, presentation skills, as well as counting and moving to the beat of music. It also provides an opportunity to make new friends and learn about being part of a team in a largely individualized sport.

Synchro Competitions and Results

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Last Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2021; 9:12 PM

Rhythm & Blades Team Achievements

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Last Updated: Monday, May 15, 2017; 8:39 PM

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Contract Skating Dates

• 2024-2025 School Year Schedule
Sep 3, 2024 – May 23, 2025

• 2025 Summer Interim
May 24–June 7, 2025

Learn2Skate Dates

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• 2025 Spring Session
March 11 – May 24, 2025
Registration starts:
Nov 1, 2024

• 2025 Summer Session
Jul 7 – Aug 21, 2025
Registration starts:
Feb 3, 2025

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