Intro to roller dance taster session

This is our most gentle roller dance class, designed to introduce the roller dance skills and techniques we have developed since 2015.

While no previous dance experience is necessary, we do think you will get more from the workshop if you are able to stand still, roll forwards and step from side to side on your roller skates. If you don't feel confident to join in on skates, you are welcome to wear your shoes or socks and join in with wheels when you feel ready.

Fundamental roller dance skills will allow you to fully develop and understand body position and how this can support you.

Why do we love roller dance so much?

It fosters a sense of belonging when folks are able to dance together. Roller dance is incredibly powerful and we have had the privilege of being in spaces where skaters don't speak the same language, but are able to join in with the same steps in dance.

It supports fantastic footwork and technique that will support all other forms of roller skating. Especially balance.

It doesn't require a lot of room, so you can practise in a smaller space - like The Skate Sanctuary!

It's great fun.

It's a fabulous warm up

You will become a more confident skater and learn to be more patient with yourself.

Where is Mabgate Mills?

The Skate Sanctuary is located in Mabgate Mills, just outside Leeds city centre, near Aldi on Harrogate Road.

Our What 3 words location is: land.cities.minus

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