Rollerskating
A Treasured Pastime
Roller skating is the act of
traveling on surfaces with roller skates. It is a recreational activity,
a sport, and a form of transportation. Roller rinks and skate parks are
built for roller skating, though it also takes place on streets,
sidewalks, and bike paths.
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 1930s 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 of Black and LGBTQ+ history in particular.
Sport roller skating includes speed
skating, roller hockey, roller derby, figure skating and aggressive quad
skating.
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