Jam skating (or Jamskating) is a combination of dance, gymnastics, and skating, performed on roller skates. The style of skating has its roots in traditional roller disco, but has been influenced by breakdancing, artistic skating, gymnastics, and modern dance. Successful jamskaters are well practiced in these different forms and must have the ability to translate these movements while on skates.
Jamskating is neither aggressive nor speed skating. This form of freestyle skating is referred to by many different names: toe-dancing, spot-skating, shuffle skating, hexing, rexxing, trucking, shadow skating, crazy leg, boogie bouncing, and disco skating. These names strictly describe the style of skating, not the moves.
In September 2001, the World Skating Association (WSA) became the sanctioning body of jamskating. The WSA was formed to host well organized, skater-oriented events world wide.
Skating equipment:
Traditionally, roller disco skaters wore an artistic high-cut boot with toe stop. In the early 80s, this transitioned into a trend of wearing low-cut speed skate boots with dance plugs in place of the toe stops. This trend continues today, as the low-cut boot allows for more agility with feet while skating.
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BCNRollerDancer 5 months ago
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adhysuryadi1 1 year ago