How We Roll

The Griffin Brothers

The Griffin Brothers have been roller skating together for over two decades - choreographing original routines

Jonathan Chi to NY

Lifelong skater Jonathan shares his experience growing up roller skating in both Chicago and New York.

Lionel Sk8 Mafia

Founding member of the Sk8 Mafia of New York and lifelong skater Lionel shares stories of growing up roller skating and the skate culture in NYC.

Lola Star

Legendary New York party organizer Lola Star shares how she started Dreamland Roller Rink and why roller skating inspires her.

Harry Martin

Harry Martin speaks about creating the Roller Wave NYC skate pop-up parties, and the skate culture in New York.

Showtime

Eric "Showtime" Tate talks about his studio in Cleveland where he teaches roller skate lessons.

Eli Bryce

Eli Bryce shares stories of his lifetime of skating and growing up at the rink.

Ryan Rosenmeier

Ryan shares his love of skating and his recent injury.

Phelicia Wright

Star of HBO's United Skates documentary, Phelicia Wright tells us why it is so important to save America's Roller Rinks.

Sheri Johnson

Sheri Johnson talks about how her love of skating helped her find her husband.

Juicy

Juicy talks about being a born-again roller skater, and how much she enjoys traveling to different roller rinks.

Sights and Sounds

Blading Cup - Spring Experience

Experience the Spring 2022 Blading Cup like a competitor, drop in with some of the best amateurs and pros the west coast skate scene has, and hear from both vendors and skaters why Blading Cup is the comp you can't miss!

Crazy Skates

One of the fastest growing roller skate brands in the US is Australia-based Crazy Skates! Steve visits their booth a the 2022 RSA Expo to speak with them about their products.

Riedell Skates

For 75 years, Riedell Skates has manufactured the best roller skates in the business, all from their plant in Red Wing, Minnesota. See how it’s done in this Roller Planet tour of their facility.

Sparkles Skate Car

Part boot, part car. It’s a driving skate coming down the road near you. We visited the Sparkles Skate Car in Kennesaw, Georgia to show you its origins.

Skater Reflections

Winston Dawson

Chicago native Winston Dawson relives his horific accident and how skating helped his physical training to recovery

Old School

Old School AKA Limo Man remembers his experience skating over his lifetime growing up in Cleveland.

Rosini Russell

Rosini Russell reminisces about his life skating and his time as an instructor.

Miss Tracy

Miss Tracy, owner and operator of Millenium Skate World in Camden, New Jersey, tells us about the community and her rink.

Shuffle King

DJ Ivory aka. The Shuffle King talks about the Eliete Squad, his skate jam "Loyal To The Wood", and music to skate to.

Morgan Weske

Internationally renowned dance choreographer Morgan Weske talks about her experiences as a dance, choreographer, and skater.

Paul Norton

Paul Norton remembers growing up skating and shares his light-up skates.

Temptest

Temptest remenisces about how freeing roller skating is for adults.

Mr. Slow Walk

Mr. Slow Walk talks about the originators of his style, and how he pieced together the moves of a few O.G.s to create the Slow Walk

Paco Holmes

Paco Holmes reminisces about his life of skating and the importance of community in the skate culture.

Spirit

Spirit talks about United Skates of Cleveland and the community.

Darryl Barksdale

Darryly talks about Cleveland style and how roller skating has changed his life.

AK Role Model

Coach AK talks about "Skates Out" virtural roller skating lessons.

Brian Witt

Brian Witt talks about the therapeutic nature of skating and his love of the sport.

Andy Bruckner

Andy Bruckner talks about his life of skating and experience with the Sother East Shuffle Skaters.

Skate City - Profiles

Chase Skaters | Profile

Meet Chase Skaters! She is one of the biggest names in skate culture videography. Find out more on her Instagram page - @chaseskaters.

Jerry Anderson | Profile

Meet Jerry Anderson. He has been skating for over 40 years and is currently a DJ at Skate City Belleville.

Tamika Lockhart | Profile

Meet Tamika Lockhart. She has been roller skating since she was 10 years old and is an accomplished Jam Skater!

Devin Simas | Profile

Devin Simas has been roller skating for over 35 years and is a seven-time national roller skating champion. He serves as an artistic skating coach for Skate City and DJ's at various skating rinks across Colorado.

TJ Wall | Profile

Introducing TJ Wall! TJ is the Rink Operations Manager at Skate City Aurora.

Skate City - Skater of the Month

Shawnee | July

Zach Kenagy is the July skater of the month at Skate City Shawnee (KS)!

Wyandotte | July

Ardell Hooker is the July skater of the month at Skate City Wyandotte (KS)!

Belleville | July

Kassie Martin is the July skater of the month at Skate City Belleville (IL)!

Academy | July

Cyrus Bonilla is the July skater of the month at Skate City Academy!

Austin Bluffs | June

Dakorian Alexander is the June skater of the month at Skate City Austin Bluffs!

Westminster | June

Matix Virgil is the June skater of the month at Skate City Westminster!

Shawnee | June

Demario Smith is the June skater of the month at Skate City Shawnee (KS)!

Belleville | June

Mika Mariles is the June skater of the month at Skate City Belleville (IL)!

Academy | June

Caleb Harness is the June skater of the month at Skate City Academy!

Wyandotte | June

Lakota Haney is the June skater of the month at Skate City Wyandotte (KS)!

Austin Bluffs | May

Tyler Fidee is the May skater of the month at Skate City Austin Bluffs!

Academy | May

Ian Patterson is the May skater of the month at Skate City Academy!

Aurora | May

Laila May is the May skater of the month at Skate City Aurora!

Shawnee | May

Alex Romines is the May skater of the month at Skate City Shawnee (Kansas)!

Westminster | May

Rose Awuor is the May skater of the month at Skate City Westminster!

Littleton | May

Victoria Morris is the May skater of the month at Skate City Littleton!

Belleville | May

Braylin Boucherie is the May skater of the month at Skate City Belleville (IL)!

Westminster | April

Sonya Black is the April skater of the month at Skate City Westminster!

Littleton | April

Noah Witucki is the April skater of the month at Skate City Littleton!

Aurora | April

This dude can skate! Devon Dotson is the April skater of the month at Skate City Aurora!

Academy | April

Tory Johnson is the April skater of the month at Skate City Academy!

Austin Bluffs | March

Isaac and Armani Young are the March skaters of the month at Skate City Austin Bluffs!

Littleton | March

Grace Cuneo is the March skater of the month at Skate City Littleton!

Aurora | March

Royel and Aurelia Chakraboty are the March skaters of the month at Skate City Aurora!

Aurora | February

Carley Anderson is the February skater of the month at Skate City Aurora!

Littleton | February

Ryan Flannery is the February skater of the month at Skate City Littleton!

Academy | February

Stacy and Rory Simmons are the February skaters of the month at Skate City Academy!