Level 2 - Learn To Skate - 6 Week Course - Holborn
Skill Level 2: Over 18s who can skate forwards, backwards and stop and want to build on their basic skills.
Got your own skates? Got the basics down and not sure what to do next? Completed our Level 1 course and looking to keep improving?
Join us for a jam-packed 6 consecutive weeks of one hour sessions to improve your roller skating and build your confidence. You'll learn a mixture of skills that can include cross overs, how to transition from forwards to backwards, how to spin, jump and pivot on your skates. Mixed in with some fun jam skating dance moves and tricks. All in a safe and inclusive indoor space with a fun soundtrack and laughs - we’re not called Roll Happy for nothing ;)
What are level 2 skills?
- Tackle corners using crossovers.
- How to transition from forwards to backwards (and back again).
- How to pivot on your roller skates.
- How to spin.
- How to jump on your skates safely.
- Fun moves you can use at the roller disco.
You must bring your own quad roller skates, protective wrist guards and knee pads. We are unable to teach you without these for your safety.
Requirements to protect our floors:
- Wheels must not be harder than 99A
- Jam plugs or toe stops are required
If you haven't replaced or removed any parts of your skates they will meet the above requirements.
Helmets and elbow pads are encouraged but not mandatory.
Wear something you're comfortable to move freely in, glitter and disco vibes are always welcome.
Bring a refiallable water bottle, all our venues have water refill stations.
Address:
Holborn House Community Centre, 35 Emerald St, London WC1N 3QW
Nearest stations:
Holborn (8 min walk)
Russel Square (8 min walk)
Parking:
No on-site parking available. Bicycles can be left in reception at your own risk.
Find us:
Entrance to Holborn House Community Centre is on the pedestrianised alleyway on the north end of Emerald Street (off Lamb's Conduit Street).
When you arrive at the glass doors press the Emerald Hall button on the intercom panel to the right of the front door. Please be patient as we may be instructing a class. Once you enter reception head down the stairs to your left.
Facilities:
Dinking water refill, changing rooms and lockers are available.
Please note that you participate in one of our classes at your own risk.
Read our waiver here. By booking a session with us you are agreeing to the t’s & c’s in our waiver.
Please make sure you are able to attend the course you book as we are unable to provide refunds. You can read our refund policy here.
We cannot offer catch up classes if you miss a session, but we will always do our best to recap on any content that you may have missed.
Unfortunately you can’t join a class if you are, or suspect you are pregnant or postnatal due to the risk of falling.
We may take photographs and videos at our classes. If you would prefer not to be filmed or don’t want us to use your image for promotional purposes just let us know.