Roller skating is the act of travelling on surfaces with roller skates.
It is a recreational activity, a sport, and a form of transportation.
It 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 LGBT history in particular.
Nowadays roller skating is not only a great physical workout but it’s
also an amazing way to meet new people!