What is adult roller skating?

If you didn't know, adult roller skating is primarily a Black adult activity and its been around for easily thirty (30) years if not more. Yes, that's correct! It's another one of Black America's cultural secrets. For the most part, after graduating from high school or reaching twenty-one (21) years or graduating from college only Black adults have continued roller skating in large numbers. All across the United States in every major urban city Black adults roll, which usually means renting rinks to hold special events or parties, because as with most industries Black people rarely own the rinks. For example, is common for 1,000 to 2,000+ Black adults to roll at rinks in St. Louis, Detroit and other cities. Proudly, no other ethnic group supports adult roller skating in these numbers and at fees typically much higher than the regular session fees at most rinks. Nevertheless, the main reasons why Black adults have continued rolling is because...it's fun!

Think about it - no children are admitted, no alcohol is permitted, no smoking is permitted and, unlike the club scene - you don't have to wait for someone to dance with you. Just get up and get your own groove on or skate with someone of your choice. It's a no hassle, no headache environment and it's a great exercise activity. The ideal rinks play the best combination of current hits with classic jams, and throw in some jazz, funk, hip hop, rap and whatever else that's cooking. You will jam!

What? You haven't skated in a long time and you're scared, afraid of falling, getting hurt? Your fears quickly disappear when you hear your favorite song(s) being played and then, before long, you're jam'n with everyone else!

So, wherever you live, come out and support Black adult roller skating!

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