Roller skating originated in the performing arts in
the 18th century . It gained widespread popularity
starting in the 1880s. Roller skating was very popular in the
United States
from the to the 1950s, then again in the 1970s when it was associated
with disco music and roller discos. During the 1990s, inline outdoor
roller skating became popular. Roller skating has often been a part
Black and LGBT history in particular.