Technical precision, effortless flow, and artistic confidence for skaters ages 4 to adult. Coached by Merrill Prazenka.
Coach Merrill Prazenka
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Deep Edge Performance was built by coach Merrill Prazenka on a simple belief: strong edges make strong skaters, in every discipline. Growing up immersed in the rigorous Chicago figure skating community, Merrill developed a deep foundation in technical blade mechanics and competitive discipline.
Merrill brings a decade of national-level competitive experience to the ice, competing as a Junior, Senior, Adult, and Master’s national synchronized skating competitor. On the technical side, she has tested through Intermediate Moves in the Field and Gold Level Ice Dances—training that directly shapes how she breaks down body alignment, blade pressure, and edge physics for every skater, no matter their level.
After building early coaching foundations during college and pursuing a successful corporate career, Merrill returned to full-time coaching with unmatched focus and structured athlete development.
Figure skating isn't a sport that ends after high school or college—it is a sport that can continue competitively and passionately into your adult years. After 40 years on the ice, Merrill still actively trains, tests, and competes nationally for herself. That ongoing personal drive ensures she understands firsthand the physical and mental demands of pushing through new edges, turns, and competitive programs.
Ice dance holds a special place in Merrill's coaching philosophy. While it sometimes falls behind singles and pairs in the spotlight, the strength and beauty it demands is just as real. The edge control, deep knee bend, and precision it builds directly strengthens a skater’s execution in every other discipline: freestyle jumps, moves in the field, synchronized formations, and test track programs.
It's not just a specialty; it's the foundation built into every lesson.
Supporting skaters at every step of their athletic and recreational journey.
One-on-one customized coaching focusing on balance, glide, safe falling, and foundational technique for ages 4+.
Pattern dances (solo and partnered), edge depth, musicality, posture, carriage, and rhythm interpretation.
Edge quality, power stroking, brackets, rockers, counters, and comprehensive USFS test track preparation.
Jump technique, spin centering, and connecting transition elements built on sound biomechanics.
Clear logistics to support a transparent, well-organized competitive and testing experience.
Flat 30-Minute Rate / Test
Per Entry & Scheduling
24-Hour Policy
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Highlands Ranch, CO — Freestyle & Public session availability
Centennial, CO — Freestyle contract ice & multi-sheet facility
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