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Skate Up Space

Rollerskaters: assemble on the Riverside Terrace for a day of workshops, live music and DJs guiding us to move together to the beat on wheels.

Come and explore how our bodies can skate responsively to music and take up space across the dance floor, soundtracked by some of the very best music to skate to.

Take part in skating movement workshops, including Floetry – a class that takes you through the different elements of music and how it connects with the way we skate – with Sourgrapism, and Zaira Tary’s Latin Roller Dance workshop, which teaches you how to incorporate body movement and expression into roller skating.

Skating is all about letting loose, being creative and having fun, but there are some basics before we get to that stage. Skate Tingz (Amir) takes us through some dance skate fundamentals, such as pivots, building skills to work towards dance skating and jam skating.

Then, enjoy freeskating and skate jams throughout the day and evening with live music and DJ sets to get us grooving into the night.

Schedule
2pm: freeskating with DJ Kengo and Mr Made You Look
2.30pm: workshop – Latin Rollerdance with Zaira
3.30pm: skate jam with DJ Jada Kai
4.30pm: workshop – Dance Skate Fundamentals with Amir
5.30pm: workshop – Floetry with Sourgrapism
7pm: freeskating with DJ Chris Philips
8pm: Orphy Robinson and the P-Funk Skate Collective
9.30pm: freeskating with DJ Chris Philips and Orphy Robinson

Orphy Robinson is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, who was also a keen rollerskater, as well as being behind roller venues such as RollerXpress and Skating Heaven.

The P-Funk Skate Collective features Xantonè Blacq on keys/vocals, Kenny Barry on guitar and vocals, Sahra Gure on vocals, Jean Toussaint on saxophone, Dennis Rollins on trombone, Otto Williams on bass and Jose Joyette on drums.

Kengo is a Japanese DJ, musician and educator, based in London. He is part of the roller skating collective The Next Chapter who run workshops and events to promote rhythm skating in the UK.

With over 15 years of experience on wheels, Sourgrapism is a passionate rhythmic skater who has taught nationally and internationally.

Zaira Tary is a Spanish international pro skater recognised for her ability to adapt most of the dance styles into skating.

Jada-Kai is an experienced and versatile multi-genre DJ who plays genres including house, R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and baile funk to name a few.

Chris Philips is an award-winning radio presenter and co-founder of internet radio station One Jazz.

Mr Made You Look is a London based DJ who specialises in keeping the rink rocking. With over a decade in the skate world and extensive travels, he set out to bring a sound that the UK was missing.

Need to know

Age guidance
Recommended for ages 12+ for safety. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult on our site.
Event information

Please bring your own rollerskates; skates are not available to hire. This event takes place outside on concrete, so outdoor wheels are recommended. Rollerskaters are advised to wear protective gear.

Rollerskates must be removed prior to entering the Royal Festival Hall or other buildings on site.

No food or drinks are allowed inside the rink.

The workshops have been designed for roller skaters with some experience on skates, and not for complete beginners. All free skating, jam skating and workshops require skaters to balance and move safely on skates.

Rollerskaters must skate in the same direction during the freeskate sessions. Please watch your speed, be mindful of others around you and skate safely.

There is limited capacity in the rink, so turn up early to avoid disappointment.

Non-skaters are welcome to watch the rink and enjoy DJs, live music and dancing throughout the day.

For your visit

This event is held at the Riverside Terrace Southbank Centre

The Riverside Terrace is open all day, every day*.

*If you’re attending an event on our Riverside Terrace, check the event listing for start and finish times.