CIP COACHES
Main Coaches
CRYSTALROSE (GUERRA) SANDERS
HEAD COACH
Crystalrose Sanders
Founder, Head Coach & Choreographer
- Accolades & Competitive Achievements:
- Double Gold Medalist in Senior Moves and Senior Freestyle.
- 8-time competitor at the Pacific Coast Regionals.
- 15-time National Showcase Champion, working with esteemed choreographers such as Piercyn Hunt.
- 6-time Theater On Ice Champion and former Team USA member with Harmony Theatre Company, earning silver medals at the Theater On Ice World Championships (2013, 2015, 2017).
- Former cast member of *Disney on Ice: High School Musical The Ice Tour* (2007–2008), choreographed by the renowned Cindy Stewart.
- Coaching & Choreography Experience:
- Coaching career began in 2009 at Culver Ice Arena, specializing in choreography for regional, national, and international skaters.
- Produced elite-level talent, including skaters hired by *Disney on Ice* portraying characters such as Tinkerbell, Olaf, Flounder, and Moana.
- Lead choreographer for Culver Ice Productions, the 11-time National Showcase Mini Production Champions (since 2012).
- Trains top athletes, including the 2024 National Showcase Parade of Champions Gold Medalist Koko Hirano, 2024 Parade of Junior Champions Silver Medalist Weyna Chen, and Pewter Medalist Brooklyn Harris, among others.
- Professional Credentials & Roles:
- Certified Registered Choreographer with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) since July 2022.
- Ranked as a Showcase Coach/Choreographer and inducted into the PSA Ranking System twice (July 2023, December 2023).
- Vice Chair, Showcase Pacific Coast for U.S. Figure Skating (since 2019).
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Representative for All Year Figure Skating Club.
Contact:
Email: culvericeproductions@gmail.com
Cassie Guerra
Spin Specialist, Choreography Assistant & Visual Concept Stylist
Competitive Achievements:
- Pacific Coast Regional Competitor and 4-time National Showcase Competitor.
- Theater On Ice National Champion (2016).
- Medalist in Theater On Ice: Bronze (2015), Silver (2014), and Team USA Champion with Harmony Theatre Company in France (2015).
Coaching & Artistic Expertise:
- Specializes in advanced spin technique, with a passion for innovating and teaching unique spin positions.
- Co-teaches alongside sister Crystalrose, contributing to choreography and program design for Culver Ice Productions since 2014.
- Responsible for the creative vision and execution of makeup designs for all Culver Ice Productions performances.
Koko is a passionate and accomplished figure skater with a lifelong dedication to the sport.
Since 2023, Koko has brought her expertise to coaching, working alongside Crystalrose and Cassie. She specializes in jump technique, artistry, and off-ice training, helping skaters hone their skills while fostering a love for the sport. Her goal is to guide skaters in reaching their full potential, celebrating their hard work, and ensuring they have fun along the way.
Achievements
- Quadruple Gold Medalist: Moves in the Field, Free Skate, Solo Pattern Dance, Solo Free Dance
- National Showcase Awards:
- 2024 Parade of Champions: Gold Medalist
- 2023 Parade of Champions: Pewter Medalist
-Mini Ensemble Champion: Captain
- 4-time and current Gold Champion with the Culver Ice Productions Senior Team
Coaching Experience
2023 – Present
- Partner with senior coaches to provide expert instruction in:
- Jump technique and mechanics
- Artistic expression and choreography
- Off-ice conditioning and performance training
- Creates a supportive and engaging environment to help skaters grow technically and artistically.
- Inspires skaters to work hard, build confidence, and find joy in skating.
Professional Ice Show Performer & Choreographer
Performance Experience:
- Current performer in the Knott’s Berry Farm Ice Show.
- Featured in over 13 ice shows since 2011, showcasing diverse styles and theatrical storytelling.
Competitive Achievements:
- Member of the Los Angeles Ice Theater (2004–2013), earning recognition as a 3-time International Gold Medalist.
- Assistant Choreographer for LAIT's Senior Team for 3 years.
- Competed Regionally, Nationally, and in numerous showcase competitions across the West and Mid-West over a span of 7 years.
Coaching & Creative Contributions:
- Specializes in choreography and creative movement, blending artistry with technical precision.
- Shares her expertise in performance and showmanship with Culver Ice Productions Teams, contributing since 2022.
Ami Michelle
Professional Dancer & Gold Medalist Skater
Accomplished dancer and figure skater with over 20 years of experience in performance, choreography, and coaching. Skilled in classical ballet, lyrical, jazz, and hip-hop, with a proven track record of success in competitive and professional settings. Adept at merging skating and dance disciplines to create unique and dynamic programs.
Tokyo, Japan
Dates: Most Recent Position
Mira Costa High School Dance Team, California, USA
University of Sheffield Lyrical Competition Team
Now joining the Culver Ice Productions coaching team, she brings a unique blend of skating and dance expertise. We are thrilled to have her channel her passion into creating something exceptional for our team.