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Roller Skating Journey: Kelly's Story gen x skaters history rhythm skating skaters Dec 16, 2024


My journey with roller skating started very early. Growing up as a second generation Jamaican on a London council estate in the 70's, we shared what we had - including our roller skates! When one pers...

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Kelly: founder and coach at Skate Base London

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I'm Kelly, the founder & lead coach at Skate Base London. I teach Gen X adults the knowledge, skills, and mindset to take their roller skating experience to the next level. Ultimately, I aim to inspire more [Gen X] adults to reconnect with recreational & rhythm skating as a way to enhance their wellbeing and vitality.

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