The Gen X Skater Blog

If you're a dedicated skater who's influenced by the global skating scene, you'll likely be interested in this educational and riveting documentary. 

United Skates is a 2018 documentary that dives...

Ballroom is a paired skating style that I've become familiar with quite recently. It requires you to skate with two or more skaters, and when done well, will likely shine a light on your smooth, slick...

Wayne is one of London's longest standing 'OG' skaters. A true skate icon, loved and revered by many within the skate community. His skating talent, particularly as a speed skater [over nearly five de...

There’s something so nostalgic about getting into your quad skates, letting the beat take you as you glide around the uber smooth wooden floor under disco lights with friends. For many of us Gen X ska...

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

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

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...