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Pavel is a highly respected professional figure skating coach and choreographer with decades of experience guiding skaters from the very first steps on the ice to the highest levels of national and international competition. Throughout his career, he has successfully coached skaters at all levels—from beginners to elite athletes competing on the local, international, World, and Olympic stages. A former member of the Bulgarian National Figure Skating Team, Pavel brings firsthand competitive experience and a deep understanding of the sport to every session. He holds a degree in Coaching Figure Skating from the prestigious Sports Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria, and is both PSA rated and a U.S. Figure Skating Certified Coach. Known for his enthusiastic, hands-on, and detail-oriented approach, Pavel is on the ice daily, working side-by-side with his students to help them grow into stronger, more confident, and more technically precise skaters. He emphasizes foundational skill development for beginner skaters while expertly guiding advanced and elite athletes through complex elements like double and triple jumps, advanced spins, and intricate choreographic patterns. Pavel’s coaching philosophy is rooted in helping each skater discover and nurture their individual love for the sport while pushing them to reach their full potential. His ultimate goal is for every student to become the strongest, most graceful, and most beautifully expressive skater they can be.