The wheels are spinning, and the beats are dropping. It’s time to lace up those skates and join us for an epic week of roller magic. Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening at Roller Girl Gang from August 5th to 10th, we have so much for you to do:
Exciting news! We have stickers and the fun doesn’t end there… Alongside these iconic and seriously cute designs, Rollo is now looking groovy in sticker form! But there’s more: introducing out new Skate Sanctuary tote bags, get your hands on our merch for £14.
Wow, this is exciting… Let’s start off by taking a look at all the fun things we have planned for you on SATURDAY: Roller Girl Gang invites you to our Techniques Workshop w/ Starlight Express Coach! Start off your morning down at the Sikh centre where we’ll begin by covering techniques in the morning and roll on into choreography later in the afternoon. Having developed lot’s of new techniques to share, get ready for this session to give you a glimpse into the world of skating in star light express. We hope to see you there, you won’t want to miss this.
Part of your ticket includes free entry to the evening jam session at The Skate Sanctuary, Mabgate Mills. A jam session is a dance session – a bit like a club night – which with RGG, is skate friendly. There is no requirement to be on skates in the evening, however you are welcome to wear them. The Skate Sanctuary studio will be open from 7.30 – 11 pm.
SATURDAY continues into the evening, and so does the awesome event we have lined up for you. Are you ready to level up your moves and unleash your inner roller disco diva? Look no further than the Whacking Werkshop brought to you by the fabulous Jazz from 6.30 – 8.00 pm. This session isn’t just about dance steps; it’s about finding your rhythm, connecting with fellow skaters, and leaving with a greater understanding of the styles history and elements. Get those sequins on and express yourself on the dance floor!
From 8 – 11 pm, come along for an opportunity to strut your stuff in our studio – a skate friendly space. You can bring your trainers, socks, heels or skates to dance in as you work on perfecting your moves.
MONDAY – CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT AFTER 6 pm
Although we may be closed after 6.00 pm on MONDAY, we won’t be going anywhere beforehand. Our daily drop-in sessions are available from Monday to Friday 12.00 – 2.00. There’s no need to book, come and skate for £3 plus skate hire. We’re already seeing the incredible ways in which the skate sanctuary has brought people together in building up support, united by a love for roller skates.
On TUESDAY, join us at The Skate Sanctuary from 6.30 – 8.00 pm for an evening of moves, grooves, and good vibes with our discover roller dance class. Ease your way into the world of roller dance and allow us to introduce skills and techniques that we have been working on since 2015!
Not only is roller dance a fabulous warm up, but it’s great fun and can easily be practiced in a smaller space. Remember, it’s not about perfection; it’s about finding your own rhythm. Lace up those skates, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s roll together!
Let’s follow this with a new monthly focus for our roller dance skills focus class on WEDNESDAY. From 6.30 – 8.30 pm, we’ll be deep diving into a popular move, the downtown! We’re always so delighted to see folks confidence develop in our sessions, we strongly believe roller skating is for anyone, whether you’re a growing or a seasoned skater, learning new skills should be exciting and fun so why not give it a go in a embracing environment.
Whilst we recommend that you give our Tuesday night classes a try first if you’re new to roller dance, You’re still more than welcome to attend. Please just understand that the pace of the class will pick up during the month.
As we glide on into THURSDAY, we’re met with two different open level practices… Welcome, The Skate Sanctuary is home to an inviting space for all to enjoy practicing whatever skate moves pick your fancy in a pressure free environment. Thursday open level practice (all ages) is a chance for all ages to work on developing those roller dance skills. It’s all about what works for you; on or off skates, connect with other skaters and no coaches. Come on down from 6.00 – 7.30 pm.
If you’re looking for an even more chill place to wind-down and do your thing on skates, we have a later session from 7.30 – 9.30 as a result of our late closing times on Thursdays. This session is 17+ only.
It’s the weekend! And you know what that means… That’s right, the weekly wind-down Friday night social. We may have lots going on at our newest addition The Skate Sanctuary, but that doesn’t mean to say we’ve forgotten about the beloved Sikh sports centre. Come and skate, have a chat, meet other skaters in the community and unwind! We love meeting new faces and appreciate those that return. With our amazing skate marshals always on hand, yours and others safety are always ensured so that everyone can have a great time!
At roller girl gang, we understand that if you have less skate experience it can be difficult to relax, and the feeling of being in the spotlight can be daunting. Friday night social is a safe space for skaters of all levels to comfortably express themselves, take up the space that you need. We promise you, even if it may not seem like it, everyone is focused on themselves more than anything. So why not give it a go in a supportive environment? Grab a drink and skate away, you’ve got this!
Wanting to skate in a way that works best for you?
Choose from our Family Drop In Session, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-12 am
or Our Daily Drop-in sessions are here for a little lunchtime skate 12 – 2 pm
£3 + £2 skate hire if needed.
This Week’s Opening Times:
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Skate pass continues! By signing up to our monthly or annual skate pass you’ll save even more money on the cost of our regular roller skating sessions. You’ll have access to any practice session at the skate sanctuary (drop-in sessions not included). Save yourself some money as skate sessions up to 5 times a week are included!
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Two classes per week
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Two evening practice sessions per week
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Friday Night Social
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Skate Maintenance Class
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£45 per month
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Join this year’s virtual skate marathon – Log the KM you skate to get your team to the finish! Join in on the fun from June – October 2024, we’d love to see you! We have a private FaceBook group for marathon participants.
A big thank you to all you lovely people who have supported us in making the move to our new home, The Skate Sanctuary, possible. We appreciate each and everyone of you and can’t wait for our community to grow even bigger!
