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How Roller Skating can help you develop Confidence, Compassion and Self-Belief
A longer-than-expected essay by Mel Blackwood I know I'm speaking to the converted here, so feel free to share this post somewhere where someone may just need to hear an expert point of view. Having put a big emphasis in recent years of developing a deep understanding of how adults learn movement, I've noticed a real disconnect between what we think we want and what we actually need. We think we need a balanced life and strive to balance our complex responsibilities between w
Mel Blackwood
Jan 267 min read
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How to Dip - Roller Dance for Awkward Skaters
Backwards Dip tutorial for awkward skaters and skaters over 40.
Mel Blackwood
Feb 5, 20251 min read
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The Places 8 Wheels Can Take You!
The wheels start rolling. Slowly, then picking up speed quite quickly as the hill gets steeper. I've learned that I love blasting down a hi
Mel Blackwood
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Which pads should I buy?
It's a minefield isn't it. You just bought your new skates, having agonised over which skates are right for you, the size, the material...

The Skate Sanctuary
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Roller Dance Tutorial: Step Wit It
The final roller dance tutorial this month is a roller dance combination created by our instructor Ronke, who was inspired by skaters and...

The Skate Sanctuary
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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Skaters' Stories Series - Episode 18: Claire
by Mel Blackwood Roller Girl Gang's vision is to empower people to roller skate into their most joyful life. Everyone has a story to...
Mel Blackwood
May 24, 20232 min read
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