E-Lesson Skating Instruction

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Richard Humphrey Roller Dance Videos
San Francisco roller dance video king Richard Humphrey has released 6 roller dance videos for beginning, intermediate, and advanced skaters and roller dancers, including one called "backwards skating" that takes a very unique approach to teaching this skill (this photo is Richard teaching me to dance in San Francisco - fun!). Richard's videos are typically 45 to 60 minutes in length and they are available in both VHS and DVD format.

Jo Gereke Inline Skating Video
The full name of this video is "Get In-Line and Get In-Shape" and the instructor on the video is Hawaiian resident inline skating instructor Jo Gereke. The lessons in this video take place in Venice Beach, California. This video is no longer widely available but I think you can still purchase the VHS tape version at ActiveVideos.com (where this link goes).

Steve Reed Inline Skating Video
I have not seen this video yet, but it is suppose to include striding, stopping, turning, and hill skating instructions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skaters. The video is titled "The Best Inline Skating Instructions Ever". It is 40 minutes in length and is available in VHS and DVD format

The Fundamentals of Inline Skating
This short (about 10 minutes long) tape is a quick introduction to getting started on inline skates. The skaters demonstrating the techniques on this video are children, and the video includes information includes tips like practice in the grass before you go onto pavement, how to take your first strides, and how to use your heel brake. Produced by Variflex in 1999.

Inline Skating: Tips, Techniques, Safety
Producer's description: This is a fun easy to follow progressive introduction into the world of inline skating. This program rolls you through: Turning and crossovers, balance, falling, equipment review, stroking and stopping. 45 minutes.

Debbie Merrill Inline Skating Video
A skating video for beginners released in 2003 by Santa Monica, California "skating instructor to the stars" Debbie Miller. Debbie acquired her nickname because she taught Melanie Griffith, Kim Delaney, and many other entertainment, sports, and political celebrities to inline skate.

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