Funky Formation Fridays - All levels 18+

All levels welcome to join us at the Skate Sanctuary. Absolute beginners are welcome. This is not a big space, so speed laps are not allowed!

We encourage skaters using the space to connect with other participants. This is not a coached session.

We strongly suggest you pre-book to avoid disappointment as the sanctuary is a smaller space and tickets are limited.

This new session is part roller dance class, part disco. We'll be learning some popular line dances and some of or old favourite routines on skates. New skaters can learn the moves and join in whilst wearing shoes so this session is suitable for all levels.

Skate hire is available from the front desk for a small fee - you can pay by cash or card

Come and skate, have a chat, meet other skaters in the community and unwind!

Drinking water is available and we have a selection of hot and cold refreshments for sale. Please support us by purchasing our snacks and drinks. Outside food is not permitted in The Skate Sanctuary.

Everyone attending our Shuffle session will require a ticket. We are happy to accomodate dancers in either shoes or skates :)

Video Etiquette

We are happy for skaters to take progress video for their personal reflection, however we ask you keep filming to a minimum. If you wish to film for extended periods of time, please consider booking our studio privately.

I have never roller skated before - is this session for me?

We welcome folks of all skill levels, including folks with very little or no experience. We are more than happy to give you tips to get started, but are not able to provide any kind of tuition beyond this. Please come to one of our coach led classes if you'd like a better breakdown of movements.

Please note; as the Skate Sanctuary is a smaller space, so you will be unable to do "laps" of the room and there will be no speed skate during this session.

Ticket Terms and Conditions:

All skaters must have a completed waiver, which is valid for one year from the date it is filled in.

Under 18s  must be accompanied by a guardian or responsible adult

All identities and genders are welcome.

We welcome inline skaters.  Skateboards, scooters and heelys are not allowed.

You authorise The Skate Sanctuary to take photographs and video of the session to share on their website and social media. Please speak to the studio team if you do not wish your image to be included.

Published event times reflect venue availability time - you may be asked to remove your skates up to 10 minutes before the published end time in order for us to clear the venue on time.

We are happy to refund/reschedule tickets if you tell us by email more than 24 hours in advance of the session.  Please email skate@theskatesanctuary.co.uk  We are not able to accept cancellations via social media DMs.

By booking you accept our cancellation, COVID and  respect policies as well as our liability waiver

You undertake all activity at your own risk. The Skate Sanctuary cannot be held responsible for any accident or injury.

Wellness Policy:

By booking a ticket, we will assume you are well and there are no reasons you should not be roller skating.

It is impossible to provide an exhaustive list of conditions which would prevent you from skating.  If you are in any doubt regarding your fitness to skate, please consult a medical professional before booking a ticket.

If you feel you have a reason, medical or otherwise that your skating ability may be impaired, you must inform a member of The Skate Sanctuary team at the start of the session

If after talking with a member of the team you decide not to skate, no refund will be given unless the required 24 hr notice period has been met.

For more information about the class location and its accessibility click see this page: https://www.theskatesanctuary.co.uk/ourlocations