INTRO TO RHYTHM SKATING • Before you get into dancing on skates, you want to start small! As a beginner, you have an extra 10-20 lbs on your feet! Just imagine trying to dance with bricks on wheels! Insane right? 😂 • When I started roller skating in 2017, I began with simple “two-step” routines that didn’t require a lot of rolling around. This helps build strength in your leg muscle groups and overall confidence on wheels without too much risk! Another great thing about this is that you can do

These beginner friendly steps will help you get comfortable with rhythm skating. Don’t be afraid to mix these steps up. You can make the simplest things look 5 different ways. Speed it up Slow down Double take Pause Reverse Have some fun with it and once you feel comfortable start adding more. More rhythm and dance skate tutorials on the way. Comment what you thought about this video and what you would like to see broken down or displayed next. | SK8 SHOT Studios

Struggling with rhythm on skates? Let’s find your groove! 🎶 Today, we’re breaking down some simple drills to help you skate with rhythm: 1. Beat Matching: Skate to the beat of a song. Use head nods or hand taps to lock in the rhythm. 2. One-Two Step: Stepping side to side 3. Weight Transfer: Shift your weight side to side with the music. It’s all about the push and release. 4. Crossovers: Practice crossovers on beat in a circle for fluidity. 5. Flow Drill: Combine steps, crossovers, and weight