Rollerskating originated in 1800's Europe to simulate iceskating on stage. It gained worldwide popularity as a recreational sport. The "Golden Age of Rollerskating" was between the the 1930's to 1950's. The sport had another resurgence in popularity in the 1970's alongside disco music giving rise to the "Roller Disco." In 2020, rollerskating had surged in popularity yet again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The popularity of the sport was so widespread that it caused a worldwide rollerskate shortage.