Figure Skating
in Harlem

Figure Skating in Harlem helps girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. We are the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to build champions in life.

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Every gift, grant and sponsorship ensures that our programming is successful year after year. We are grateful for your support. Thank you.

FSH ALUM MAKES HISTORY!

FSH alumnae Cheyenne Walker (co-founder of HU Ice Skating) and Ariel Clarke have led their team to become the first HBCU to compete in an intercollegiate ice skating competition.

We Are
Figure Skating in Harlem

Figure Skating in Harlem helps girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. We are the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to build champions in life.

Our Vision is to empower every young girl with the skills and foundation to achieve her dreams. She will be a powerful speaker, an effective leader, live a healthy and financially independent lifestyle, and be a global citizen.

Opportunity

Our girls are placed into skating groups based on ability and age, where they learn proper technique, improve self-esteem, and develop a positive, healthy lifestyle via physical fitness and skating.

96%

of students agreed that their skating classes were fun, engaging, and challenging.

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88%

percent of students maintained a B or higher.

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Education

Our signature curriculum is designed to improve reading, writing, and math, introduce financial literacy and STEM concepts, promote positive social and emotional skills, and encourage good health and nutrition.

Leadership

Our vision is to create leaders of tomorrow through cultural field trips, life skills classes, and career exploration experiences where the students learn about identity, self-actualization, goals, and planning for their future.

97%

felt challenged to reach their goals, saying staff empower them to perform beyond their own expectations.

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Recognition

FSH is an award-winning organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee, U.S. Olympic Committee, Beyond Sport, and CNN Heroes.

As Seen In
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'When I Skate it Just Feels Free'
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Figure Skating In Harlem Is Creating Space for Skaters of Color On and Off The Ice
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IVY PARK Empowers Young Harlem Figure Skaters To Believe In Themselves And Strive For Greatness

Figure Skating in Harlem is Not Just Skating

Dive into the heart of Figure Skating in Harlem in just 90 seconds! Discover the magic, empowerment, and grace that define our sisterhood.

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