Have you ever danced on roller skates? Besides gliding and doing tricks, skates are also fun for dancing! You can learn to groove to the beat on roller skates in a few minutes.
We’re here to show you how to perform skate-based dance steps!
How to Dance on Roller Skates?
Things you need to dance on roller skates
- Your skates
- Something solid to hold on to
- A wide-open area to practice
- Protective equipment
Method 1: Moonwalk
Step 1:
Make sure to keep both your feet flat on the ground.
Step 2:
Starting the moonwalk with your left foot will give you a good start
Step 3:
Drag your other foot back
Step 4:
Replace the foot and place your left foot flat
Step 5:
Drag your left foot back, surpassing the other foot, and tilt it to touch the ground again.
Step 6:
Replace the foot again and pull it back, surpassing the other one.
Step 7:
Keep replacing the foot with the front and back motion
Step 8:
Keep the motion going till you start to moonwalk.
Step 9:
Practicing the back and front motions will help you moonwalk with skates.
Method 2: Crazy legs
Step 1:
Keep your body straight and stretched on stable ground.
Step 2:
A good posture is important for this skating move.
Step 3:
Drop your right foot down
Step 4:
Lean in the same direction as the side of the foot that is down.
Step 5:
Lean your body in a carefree way to make it look effortless
Step 6:
As you lean, drag your body in the same direction.
Step 7:
Create the drag in the same direction as the foot
Step 8:
Switch to the next foot and make the same move in the opposite direction as well.
Step 9:
Repeat the steps but speed up a bit each time.
Method 3: Electric slide
Step 1:
Start by placing both your feet together, pointing forward.
Step 2:
Stand up straight
Step 3:
Now point your right foot in the right direction and stand straight.
Step 4:
Place your other foot flat and point it forwards
Step 5:
Now with your left foot, create a half circle and spin in the opposite direction.
Step 6:
Take a spin and point your face in the opposite direction.
Step 7:
Now move your right foot back to the front.
Step 8:
Face forwards after taking the half-circle.
Step 9:
Take your left hand and point your index finger in the right direction.
Step 10:
Lean your body sideways while pointing your finger in the opposite direction.
Step 11:
Repeat the same set of moves with the other food as well.
Method 4: Spreadeagle
Step 1:
To make the spreadeagle move, your body must be straight and stretched.
Step 2:
Pump the move with your left leg and point your right foot in the right direction
Step 3:
Lean your body in the right direction and slide towards it
Step 4:
Make sure to keep your knees open during the slide
Step 5:
During the slide, you also have to keep your heels together and extend them towards the end
Step 6:
Spread your hands and slide them down and up during the slide.
Step 7:
Repeat the exact set of steps in the opposite direction
Method 5: Compilation of the first four methods
Step 1:
Place your foot down and move in the same direction.
Step 2:
Add a hand movement to make the moves effortless
Step 3:
Repeat the crazy legs moves in the opposite direction
Step 4:
Shuffle your foot in the direction front and back
Step 5:
Repeat the same with the other foot
Step 6:
Now drag your right foot back and tilt it down.
Step 7:
Drag your other feet back, surpass the right feet, and tilt down
Step 8:
Repeat the same moves to the opposite direction in speed
Step 9:
Roll your body up by leaning your body backwards and moving it up
Step 10:
Place your right foot in the right direction and lift your left foot to take a half spin
Step 11:
Lift your left foot and take a spin again to finish the spin
Step 12:
Take your left hand and point your finger in the right upward direction during spin
Step 13:
Repeat the same moves for other direction
Step 14:
Point your right foot in the right direction and slide
Step 15:
Add your hand gesture from the down to up direction
Step 16:
Repeat with moves in the opposite direction
Method 6: Step and twist
Step 1:
For maintaining balance, grab something strong.
Step 2:
Shift your weight to the sturdy object you are holding
Step 3:
Take your weight off the heels and bring the weight to your hands
Step 4:
Take the left foot up and place it forward to the right
Step 5:
Put your weight on the front ball of the foot by swinging the heel out and then bringing it back in
Step 6:
Bring your other foot up and place it forward
Step 7:
Swing the heel of the right foot out and pivot on the front ball of the right foot
Step 8:
Bring the heel back and place it flat on the ground
Step 9:
Repeat these steps and speed up the moves
Method 7: Bounce
Step 1:
Stand straight and still for the right posture
Step 2:
Place both your feet in an A formation.
Step 3:
Bend your knees and shift your weight to the left leg
Step 4:
Slide your right leg forward in the left direction
Step 5:
Sync your hand with your leg and move it forward and backward
Step 6:
Drag your right leg back to the starting point
Step 7:
Transfer all the weight to the right leg for the next step
Step 8:
Push the left leg heel forward and slide in the slight right direction
Step 9:
Repeat these steps and slide your skates in the A formation
Step 10:
Sync the Bounce moves with your chosen music
Why the bounce dance is good for you
When you work too hard
You might need to take a break from working hard and just let the stress out with some dance moves.
When you get dizzy
If you have been performing spinning moves, you may become dizzy. Take some time out and do something different.
It works as a breather
Take a breather from other skating techniques and try some bounce dance moves.
Quick roller skate dancing tips
- By sweeping your arms, you’ll appear to be a better skater than you actually are!
- Fashion is also an important element of skating.
- If you’re park skating, it’s a good idea to wear a helmet and pads
- Lace up your skates and spend time standing in them
FAQs
1. Can I try roller dance wearing inline (Rollerblade) skates?
Ans. Yes, you can. Both rollerskates and rollerblades are used when skate dancing.
2. What clothing to wear for roller skate dancing?
Ans. Lightweight clothing that doesn’t drag on the ground. Protective gear like elbow and knee pads along with a helmet is essential. Flexible bottom such as shorts or legging works best for moves like the spread eagle. Jeans and tight pants won’t flex and may rip.
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