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Making Ballroom Skating History: Notting Hill Carnival 2025 Winners! ๐Ÿ† ballroom skating boomers events gen x skaters history rhythm skating Sep 08, 2025

This year, I had the honour of being a part of a very special performance at Notting Hill Carnival 2025 โ€” one that blended history, elegance, and UK Ballroom Skating in a way London had never quite se...

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The History and Rise of Quad Skating โ€“ A UK Perspective history rhythm skating roller skates Jul 21, 2025

Roller skating, especially quad skating, has had an extraordinary journey โ€” from early inventions and theatrical spectacles to a full-fledged cultural movement. With its mix of athleticism, rhythmic s...

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Kelly: founder and coach at Skate Base London

Kelly

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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 skating as a way to enhance their wellbeing and vitality.

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