Tools for learning Skate Dancing
These tools and discussions concerning how to skate the dances well, are presented in the approximate order in which they are needed by a novice to the sport. Later sections will refer to, or use terms and concepts presented in earlier sections.
Diagram Terms and Abbreviations includes illustrations of strokes (takeoffs).
Lobes What are they, what kinds there are, tips in skating them, how to stroke (push)
Turns forward to backward skating and the opposite, two foot and one foot turns.
Team or Couple Dancing special considerations when dancing with a partner
Roller Fundamentals Articles from Skating News and Skate magazine that address the topic
Music what rhythms, tempos are used and how to recognize them by listening, sources of music
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