This brand-new Skate Course is guaranteed to take you from novice to knowing. Have you ever wanted to take your skating to the next level? Spin with the pros? Battle with the jammers? Dip with the dippers? This course is catered just for you, offering everything you need to transform your skating skills. Designed especially for beginners, our 6 week course provides a solid foundation and easy-to-follow steps to help you progress.
In this course, we take you on a comprehensive journey of solidifying your foundations and advancing your skill set to the best of your abilities. You'll start with the basics, building confidence and technique with each session.
Our experienced instructors are passionate about skating and dedicated to guiding you every step of the way. With personalised feedback and a supportive community, you'll gain the skills and confidence you need to excel and also have great fun doing it.
No previous skating experience is necessary to take this beginner friendly course - everyone is welcome! Please check out our "what to bring" section prior to attending.
YOU'LL LEARN
- Fundamentals of balance on & off skates
- Ankle mobility
- Flexibility and range of motion
- Skating Health & Safety
- Spatial Awareness & Perception on Skates
- ...and so much more
WHAT TO BRING
- Footwear: Everyone is welcome to bring their own skates for their comfortability. We do also have skates to hire if they are needed. Please note that there are a limited number of skates in each size available.
- Tools: bring your T-tools, skate wrenches and any other tools related to your skates as your skates may need a tune up and will be apart of one of thing you will learn in your course.
- Soft/Hard Protective Gear: You are welcome to bring your own safety gear to the class. we do have our own if you wish to hire them.
- Comfortable clothing: For our classes, we encourage everyone to wear what they feel the most comfortable to move in and something stretchy. You can visit our Pineapple store opposite the studios and ask for advice from our staff, or can check out our online store where we have all the dance essentials you might need for your class. We have changing rooms and showers on location.
- Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated during your classes, so make sure you bring your water bottle. We have multiple water points in the building where you can have a refill.
SCHEDULE
This Roller Skating course for beginners is 6 weeks long, with 1 class per week on Saturdays (6 classes all together). Each class is 60 minutes long and held by the Watch My Wheels team at Pineapple Dance Studios.
Course start date: 4th January 2025
Timings: Saturdays 5.30 - 6.30pm (60 minutes)
1st Class: Saturday 4th January
2nd Class: Saturday 11th
3rd Class: Saturday 18th
4th Class: Saturday 25th
5th Class: Saturday 1st February
6th Class: Saturday 8th
Price: £89
All courses are non-refundable* and have to be booked before their start date. The course price is inclusive of our membership fee.
*If you cancel up to 48hrs before the start of the course, you will receive a refund in a form of account credit.
ABOUT WATCH MY WHEELS
Roller-skating is a fun and exciting activity that has gained popularity in recent years. By starting Watch My Wheels in 2020, we have taken an important step towards promoting and highlighting the greatness of the skate community in the UK. Through our platform, we are able to inspire others to take up roller-skating and also showcase the diverse range of skaters in the community.
We also help to direct the narrative of roller-skating in the UK, ensuring that it is seen as an inclusive and accessible activity for people of all ages and backgrounds. By sharing our passion and knowledge of roller skating, we create a positive impact and encourage others to join.
We currently offer roller-skating classes as a great way to share the joy and benefits of the activity with others.
Watch My Wheels hosts the largest headphone street skate in the UK, and this is a testament to our dedication and passion for the sport.
Watch My Wheels have been fortunate enough to partner with big brands such as Samsung and Nike and feature in advertisements. This is a testament to the growing popularity of roller skating and the unique and engaging content that we consistently create. We continue to use these opportunities to promote roller skaters, artists, and creators who are doing innovative and inspiring work in the roller-skating space. By featuring skaters of different skill levels and backgrounds, it enables us to create a more inclusive and welcoming community. Collaborating with other skaters and influencers to create joint content allows us to build relationships and expand our reach.
We also collaborate with other organisations and individuals who share their passion for roller-skating and work together to promote the sport. In addition, we are always on the lookout for ways to innovate and improve the roller-skating experience. By staying open-minded and adaptable, Watch My Wheels can help to ensure that roller-skating remains a relevant and exciting sport for years to come.
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