Edges, Transitions & Back Skating Course

~8 WEEK COURSES [IN ISLINGTON]

Where: Westbourne Community Centre, 43 Roman Way London N7 8XF [5 mins from caledionan road underground station]. The entrance to the community centre is located just behind the parade of shops.

When: Fridays 6.30pm – 8.00 pm

Course start date: 5th September 2025.

Paula

"Totally addicted to these classes. Kelly and Donna are excellent teachers. The course is well put together with progression at each stage. I've come to appreciate the art and skill that skating requires. I've met great people in a supportive skate community."

Edges, Transitions & Back Skating Accelerator

8 Weeks

Take your basic techniques & back skating to the next level!

Pre-requisite: You must be able to skate forwards comfortably [with good balance and control]. You'll also need a basic level of backwards skating e.g be able to skate backwards for five metres or more! Consider taking the Core Skills course if you'd like an introduction to back skating and transitions.

Advance your roller skating technique with drills and skills to improve your control and overall enjoyment! 

 

We’ll cover:

✅ Single leg balancing & slalom drills

âś… Inside and outside edge control [controlling your swerve]

âś… Exploring basic to advanced transitions

âś… Linking transitions to explore creative flow [both forwards & backwards]

✅ Basic back skating skills & drills [including lemons, cross overs and ways to vary backwards flow]

✅ Advanced back skating techniques & drills [including chopping & shuffling]

✅ Backwards stops [including backwards plows, pibits and T-stops]

✅ Exploring creative flow

 

 Note: This course is for 16+ students.

 

Together, we'll work towards advancing your balance, control, back skating technique, confidence and style. Students are encouraged to move through the course at a pace that suits their personal learning style.

 

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Important note

Roller skating isn’t without its risks! Please be aware that you particape at your own risk. Skate Base London and its instructors do not accept liability for any injuries incurred).

Do – wear loose comfortable clothing and supply/fit your own roller skatesprotective gear (knee, shin and elbow pads, wrist guards and safety helmet) to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Don’t – forget to bring water!

Do – be ready to have fun as you advance your roller skating skills!

Please note that some parts of the courses will be filmed for promotional purposes.

 

Please bring your own Roller skates and protective wear as they will not be provided. All students must wear wrist guards as a minimum requirement (although helmets, elbow and knee pads are also recommended for maximum protection).

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Course are bookable two weeks prior to the start date. Priority will always be given to current students, and those on the waiting list. Join the waiting list to receive a priority booking notification [plus, receive A FREE Beginners Skate Maintenance pdf Guide]!

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