How to Roller Skate for Beginners - The Absolute Basics

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  • @calistahoskins_2414
    @calistahoskins_2414 Před 5 lety +12092

    Am I the only one who got invited to go skating and has no idea how to and wants to learn before tomorrow. 😂

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +652

      I get messages just like this all the time! Goooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @calistahoskins_2414
      @calistahoskins_2414 Před 5 lety +530

      Dirty School of Skate just got back from skating and I didn’t die so we’re all good. 😂

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +305

      @@calistahoskins_2414 YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @skankhunt8742
      @skankhunt8742 Před 5 lety +89

      Belle Vie _ Literally me rn

    • @persiacousins2277
      @persiacousins2277 Před 5 lety +73

      Belle Vie _ my friend invited me to go skating on spring break and I’m trying to learn now

  • @MrAdubski
    @MrAdubski Před 5 lety +1366

    Best advice: "Sit yo ass down"

  • @crotalusatrox7931
    @crotalusatrox7931 Před 2 lety +42

    Roller Skating defined my youth...as a youngster in the 6th grade everyone that was cool was at the local rink. I was afraid of what others would say about me because I didn't know how to skate. Took the plunge, over the weeks and months until I mastered the art. 1 year later at the local rink I got a job there and before I knew it I was teaching lessons and on the local Roller Hockey Team. That was in the early 1970's and I've been skating ever since. 65 in 2022 and still two-stepping. Never to young or to old.
    Great Video.

  • @rockingbalboa6025
    @rockingbalboa6025 Před 2 lety +413

    Dirty, you are a treasure. I am in my 30's and relearning to roller skate, your videos are so helpful for us newbies or people coming back after decades. Thank you so so much!

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 2 lety +21

      I appreciate that!

    • @MappyPunk86
      @MappyPunk86 Před 2 lety +8

      Same! In my 30's trying to relearn! Yesterday I tried without watching any videos and I lasted 5 minutes and my ass hurts from falling so much. I'm trying again today after watching this.

    • @Russ-nf9tv
      @Russ-nf9tv Před 2 lety +7

      Is it really that hard to remember? Watching my kids learn makes me want to do it again lol

    • @erica9314
      @erica9314 Před rokem +4

      Omg I’m 37 and I have to want to learn.

    • @ithajean
      @ithajean Před rokem

      Could never skate tried for years too late now

  • @cartooncrazy9883
    @cartooncrazy9883 Před 4 lety +4901

    Me: * impulse buys some cute skates *
    Me: well shit now I gotta learn how to use them
    Update: the majority of the replies saying “same” are since lockdown, which like, mood

  • @sarahbright8483
    @sarahbright8483 Před 4 lety +2759

    Yo from now on I will only be calling my stomach my “snack area”

  • @SingForMeh
    @SingForMeh Před 2 lety +223

    Just purchased my 1st ever pair of skates. Currently in my living room with these new skates on trying to practise lol. This lady is VERY good at teaching, very clear instructions and I feel I am learning quick through the teachings of this lady - so thank you very much. And good luck and happy skating to any new beginner skaters out there :)

    • @Zeighla
      @Zeighla Před rokem +9

      How's it going 5 months later?

    • @KnoWareMan03
      @KnoWareMan03 Před 9 měsíci

      You mufuken fool🤣. I 🖤U!🤣🤣🤣👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

  • @sharonriley-vi7bg
    @sharonriley-vi7bg Před rokem +17

    I haven't been on skates for over 30 years I'm 51 years old I m very unsteady just practiced what you have shown me got much more confidence thank you

  • @BrookeMarsden
    @BrookeMarsden Před 3 lety +2820

    she's so engaging I just nod dumbly at everything she says like "Yes Debbie. Okay Debbie ill do that."

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 3 lety +161

      hahahah! That is awesome :)

    • @marshmellowlol7481
      @marshmellowlol7481 Před 3 lety +19

      Ye and I love her accent ✨👌

    • @mariaglover4202
      @mariaglover4202 Před 3 lety +5

      😂 that's precious

    • @mariaglover4202
      @mariaglover4202 Před 3 lety +11

      This is especially funny because I've had 2 bosses named Debbie hahaah😂 there's just something special about that name. It's even in the bible huh😉💕😘😄

    • @Teafor2
      @Teafor2 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂

  • @SAMAHA360
    @SAMAHA360 Před 4 lety +12130

    quarantine got me buying my first pair of skates i can’t wait for them to come in

    • @PerhapsTodaySatan
      @PerhapsTodaySatan Před 4 lety +210

      sara I just ordered a pair a few days ago, so excited to get them. Last time I skated I was a little kid

    • @SAMAHA360
      @SAMAHA360 Před 4 lety +89

      Veronika Warshel my pair just came in this morning!!

    • @PerhapsTodaySatan
      @PerhapsTodaySatan Před 4 lety +46

      Yay!! What kind did you get?

    • @SAMAHA360
      @SAMAHA360 Před 4 lety +61

      Veronika Warshel they’re called i think cal 7 or something they were on the cheaper side $50 instead of expensive impala ones, i’ve heard mixed reviews so we’ll see!!

    • @PerhapsTodaySatan
      @PerhapsTodaySatan Před 4 lety +31

      Awesome! Always good to save some $$$

  • @jirojiro5314
    @jirojiro5314 Před 2 lety +23

    I went skating with friends the other day and I’m a VERY terrible skater. They were trying to show me how to move correctly but I just couldn’t get it. But watching your tutorial has made me want to practice at home to. I plan on buying skates this summer so I can practice because I hate being the only one out of my friends who can’t skate and it’s embarrassing 😭

  • @TheKavebear1
    @TheKavebear1 Před rokem +43

    Awesome! I'm 57 and bought skates for exercise and it's been a long time since I skated. You taught me things in this video that I never learned before. I think this is going to help me a lot. You got a new subscriber!

  • @karla6546
    @karla6546 Před 4 lety +3104

    Got skates due to quarantine, currently wearing them and sitting outside while watching this video. 😂

  • @HonchoTheGreat
    @HonchoTheGreat Před 3 lety +4007

    I like that not only is she teaching us how to skate...but also how to look good while skating...that's a teacher I can respect

  • @isabelnecessary9416
    @isabelnecessary9416 Před rokem +12

    I went roller skating for the first time in 28 years last week and had a blast!! I was rusty but it started to come back and thanks to these videos, I did pretty good, all things considered!!

  • @serencadogan7155
    @serencadogan7155 Před 2 lety +31

    Hey Deb just wanted to say I recently bought my first pair of skates, never done it before and I’m pretty clumsy so I was nervous. But I’m proud to say, thanks to your videos, I’ve managed to stand up off the floor, walk in my skates and even started to glide a little bit within the first 20 minutes, all without falling over once! Thanks so much for posting your videos and helping the new generation of skaters 💙💙

  • @itswineglass
    @itswineglass Před 5 lety +850

    Went skating for the first-time last night, busted my ass once & held on to the wall ever since. 💀

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +63

      Greatness WILL be achieved by YOU! Try again and again.

    • @itswineglass
      @itswineglass Před 5 lety +15

      @@Dirtydeborahharry I won't give up! Thank youuu! ❤😩

    • @MrMarquis10009
      @MrMarquis10009 Před 5 lety +22

      I can relate but least your hand didn't get ran over so fast that you didn't even where the guys went dawm😒

    • @ameenahthomas8297
      @ameenahthomas8297 Před 4 lety +1

      Same thing happened to me yesterday 😂😂😂

    • @WolfPlays-je8xo
      @WolfPlays-je8xo Před 4 lety

      Same tho

  • @Lex_1494
    @Lex_1494 Před 4 lety +1814

    Saw the Beautiful Brown skin girl in yellow clothes jamming to that techno song...now I’m here

  • @Shellybean9105
    @Shellybean9105 Před rokem +44

    Thank you!! Decided to go roller skating for the first time in 8 years, and found your tutorial helped me remember the most tips. The ones about dropping the hips low and shifting your weight to move were big tips that none of other skating tutorials made clear. In the two hours I skated, I only fell once! Thank you for creating such an engaging, memorable video!!

  • @crackasilly
    @crackasilly Před 2 lety +21

    Over the summer I got a pair of skates and was using the stoppers to push myself 😭 Also fell so many times I was sore for an entire week
    BUT I'll test this out and try to stick to it and hopefully I'll do better lol
    Update: Skated for about an hour and it went really good actually

  • @iwantmyfriescrispynotburnt3981

    *Feeding my snack area while watching this.*

  • @wailanamakepa9939
    @wailanamakepa9939 Před 3 lety +1987

    Her: today I’m gonna teach the basics
    Me: obsesses over the backward circle move she does*

    • @CyvanahByrdEley523
      @CyvanahByrdEley523 Před 3 lety +32

      I thought I was the only one 😂

    • @_ddd21
      @_ddd21 Před 3 lety +11

      Hard same 😭

    • @ashy4957
      @ashy4957 Před 3 lety +14

      It’s called bubbles :D

    • @mearwa1
      @mearwa1 Před 3 lety +14

      @@ashy4957 In ice skating it is called lemons but there are plenty of different names depending on what you prefer.

    • @cw.l.9479
      @cw.l.9479 Před 3 lety +3

      Saaaame

  • @NyxSnacks
    @NyxSnacks Před 2 lety +35

    Sore reminder that I wasn’t taught right the first time. I Bambi’d pretty terribly yesterday but I’ll try it again! Thank you so much! Having joint problems I just need something that’s more fun than walking. Hopefully I’ll build some better core muscles to get better at skating! 🥰💚✨🌈☁️

  • @vanessahood3340
    @vanessahood3340 Před rokem +27

    Thank you for this tutorial! Your instructions make so much sense and explain why I wasn’t “skating” but trying to walk on skates! I can’t wait to practice with what I learned here!

  • @stupidstan2280
    @stupidstan2280 Před 5 lety +1803

    Her voice sounds really calming to me

  • @ClownCarCore
    @ClownCarCore Před 3 lety +1704

    She’s a great teacher! Not condescending, not boring, or scripted sounding, but interesting and natural

  • @robswizzle
    @robswizzle Před rokem +6

    This is the best quick-start video on CZcams. I watched this a few times, then hit the roller rink for the first time and had a great time. Debbie's a great teacher - explains things in a way that you remember them, is funny, and the camera work is good.
    My friends at the rink asked me how I learned so fast and I just told them "High beams on, snack zone in, fun zone out" (I'm sure I'm misquoting Debbie a bit, but I got the gist!)

  • @thatchickron2719
    @thatchickron2719 Před 2 lety +21

    I used to go to roller rinks with friends when I was a kid and I was pretty good back then, my gramma bought me a new pair of rollerskates last week and I've even practicing everyday! Your videos have been so helpful and so encouraging!! 🤩🥰 thank you so much for making the task of learning seem less daunting and for being an awesome, fun, friendly face to learn with! 🥳
    Also, when you said "keep your feet in a 'V' formation" I thought "perfect! I'm duck footed anyway 🤣" lol finally a sport I was built for 😍

  • @yolandabryant8910
    @yolandabryant8910 Před 3 lety +1252

    Turning 50 this year. Just ordered my first pair of skates. Bucket List.

    • @mayan9718
      @mayan9718 Před 3 lety +42

      OMG!!!!! Good for you! How's going?

    • @gerbert264
      @gerbert264 Před 3 lety +10

      Good luck

    • @MissS1472
      @MissS1472 Před 3 lety +2

      Well how’s it going!

    • @Nona-fk2hp
      @Nona-fk2hp Před 3 lety +12

      Just bought some at 47. It's going well so far! 😊

    • @RosalySantana
      @RosalySantana Před 2 lety +11

      Turning 40 in 4 days - just ordered them too

  • @jewel7954
    @jewel7954 Před 4 lety +969

    I saw my friend roller skating on his Snapchat story and wondered “hmm I’ve never tried that. I want to learn.” Then, I go on CZcams and THIS is recommended to me??? EXPLAIN. I never typed out or said anything out loud. I just THOUGHT it.

    • @chrishewitt4220
      @chrishewitt4220 Před 4 lety +67

      The internet is listening! Believe me...

    • @jimbobaggans1564
      @jimbobaggans1564 Před 4 lety +48

      It's the skating God's. They are always listening.

    • @robynbanks7110
      @robynbanks7110 Před 4 lety +18

      The camera lens on your phone reads in the fovea in eye and your pupil. Which is connected to your brain. So your camera lens is reading your brain waves.

    • @davante4541
      @davante4541 Před 4 lety +2

      Robyn Banks is this true or false??

    • @robynbanks7110
      @robynbanks7110 Před 4 lety +9

      Yes. It is true. If you ask me for my sources well, there is no one source to verify anything these days. Sources are for simple facts. Intellectual knowledge comes from reading different theories, using deductive logic, seeing different experiments used in social settings and coming to your own conclusions however, the testers never reveal how they draw upon their own conclusions. Know this, our military has technology 10 years ahead of civilians. We are not equal to our military in knowledge amd resources. If you have your own realistic conclusion I would love to hear it. Until then, try to outsmart my theory and see if you have a different result.

  • @rasway6700
    @rasway6700 Před 2 lety +9

    I love your channel!!! The way you describe/break down the steps make it a breeze when I’m skating!!! I’m a beginner, don’t practice too often, but i try to utilize her techniques and I’m getting smooth and finding my rhythm. Bless you. I truly enjoy it and feel a thrill and sense of accomplishment after skating🥰🥰🥰

  • @Jennifer_MB
    @Jennifer_MB Před 2 lety +7

    I'm in my 40s and got on skates for the second time in about 30 years last night and I stared at my feet, kicked my foot, flailed around but thankfully did not fall. I have a plate in my ankle and can't do the perfect skating moves but I made my neice really happy and your video was super helpful. I will keep practicing!

  • @DrMuhaha
    @DrMuhaha Před 3 lety +1249

    Debbie: You gotta sit your ass down!
    me: (having a childhood flashback of my mom yelling at me) Yes ma'am!

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 3 lety +153

      Right?! I had the same sorta mom. Very common mom saying back in the day but today's moms? I am not so sure ;)

    • @DrMuhaha
      @DrMuhaha Před 3 lety +32

      @@Dirtydeborahharry I agree whole heartedly. Thank you so much for the helpful and informative video. As a beginner, this helped make skating less scarier than I thought and easy to understand. 🙏🏿❤

    • @shaniyahr
      @shaniyahr Před 3 lety +8

      @@Dirtydeborahharry Oh don't worry, moms are still like this

    • @Sophie-vl7eb
      @Sophie-vl7eb Před 3 lety +6

      Childhood trauma has entered the chat:

    • @mia-lq5hb
      @mia-lq5hb Před 3 lety

      @@shaniyahr my mom is really nice tho-

  • @bc96905
    @bc96905 Před 4 lety +684

    I spent $95 on skates cuz they were cute. Now I’m mad that I can’t skate so IM GON LEARN

    • @emmytiller4447
      @emmytiller4447 Před 3 lety +15

      Girl same, but mine were even more monies, turns out if you're awkward on legs you're awkwarder on skates

    • @bc96905
      @bc96905 Před 3 lety +6

      Emmy Tiller yea, idk WHAT I was thinking thinking I would be able to roller skates when I already trip over air and my feet turn in when I walk 😂

    • @emmytiller4447
      @emmytiller4447 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bc96905 HAHA, we're in it together girl, lol!

    • @kentorriasmith8475
      @kentorriasmith8475 Před 3 lety +2

      Mine was 84$ I’m determined

    • @1millionsubswithoutavideo789
      @1millionsubswithoutavideo789 Před 3 lety +1

      I just dropped 113 dollars on kick off ones but they where cute so

  • @indivivas1402
    @indivivas1402 Před 2 lety +9

    I started practicing for the first time ever just three days ago and fell terrified and made no progress. I then watched this video and LOVED IT! It spoke to me in ways other videos or people couldn't, I finally understood what my body needed to be doing! I only practiced once after this video and it was amazing!! I moved much more and much more confident too! Can't wait to watch the rest

  • @christinareichhart2359
    @christinareichhart2359 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much! My daughter who is 6 learned by watching you. First day we watched the video (Tuesday) next day she already picked it up and is literally skating today. My ex's brother shared this video with us and I am so glad he did.

  • @stacim7845
    @stacim7845 Před 4 lety +1072

    I love this woman! She just seems to be so fun and “real” and down-to-earth and like she’s just a direct straight-talking type of person-like she’ll trash talk to you, but you’d laugh and enjoy it. This was one of the better beginner skater videos I’ve seen! This lesson video was enjoyable!

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 4 lety +82

      Awwwww thank you so much. I appreciate this comment :)

    • @naomia472
      @naomia472 Před 3 lety +6

      Dirty School of Skate I agree you are a great teacher and you are funny 😂

    • @naomia472
      @naomia472 Před 3 lety +2

      Dirty School of Skate loved your video went skating for the first time and I instantly got it 😊

    • @JaimeReis40
      @JaimeReis40 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Dirtydeborahharry
      Deborah wish you a good weekend. And thanks for the many help you have given me, despite the distance we are. Thanks to the new technologies you have helped me.
      Now what I really liked was having your help there in your ring.
      I train as I can Deborah.

    • @yosadventures6313
      @yosadventures6313 Před 3 lety

      Staci M I wish I could say the same

  • @calmcatto
    @calmcatto Před 3 lety +447

    "If u look at your feet your feet gets performance anxiety." I can't I.... 😹😹😹😹😹😹

  • @adamlaw7539
    @adamlaw7539 Před rokem +3

    My children just took an interest in skating. I told them you just woke a sleeping giant. I know how to skate very well but didn't know how to "teach" them. Your videos are AWESOME! You put into words what I can't verbalize to describe what I'm doing when I skate. Thank you.

  • @siyamsasiyam
    @siyamsasiyam Před rokem +1

    I can't help but be amazed by your balance every time I watch a video of yours!
    My first-ever roller skates arrived! And while practicing I fell on my butt after balancing so well, but I think it's because I was rushing. I can't practice now but I will tomorrow, so I'll be sure to watch your tutorials while I practice slow and steady! Thanks, Deb! ♥♥♥

  • @morticiabaddams
    @morticiabaddams Před 5 lety +641

    She is 100% like this in person at class and I love iiit. 💖

  • @GasparelaA
    @GasparelaA Před 5 lety +358

    girl you just made me buy a pair of skates

  • @jasoncarpenter
    @jasoncarpenter Před rokem +1

    Best video ever. I was so scared of looking like a joke at a skating event tomorrow because I have been roller blading but never roller skating. I thought they were two different worlds but this will translate very easily. Followed your tips and already feeling great! Thank you!!!!

  • @iiboba9537
    @iiboba9537 Před 3 lety +805

    I want to skate but I don’t like people watching me until I’m actually good at it😔🤧

    • @faithk2403
      @faithk2403 Před 3 lety +28

      same!

    • @KittyImpact8372
      @KittyImpact8372 Před 3 lety +37

      Same lol, I just went ahead and asked for skates anyways (got them a couple weeks ago) because I feel like it’ll be fun to learn and it’ll definitely be fun when I get better at it. 😌

    • @anayathegoddess3251
      @anayathegoddess3251 Před 3 lety +61

      I promise you,when you at the rink. no one is paying you any attention. And if they are, they're helpful. And you're not gonna get good unless you practice. Best of luck

    • @sha-avacrooks9425
      @sha-avacrooks9425 Před 3 lety +1

      Same

    • @frostyfails6935
      @frostyfails6935 Před 3 lety +11

      Just do it at home! That’s what I do. I’m terrified of people watching me so I learn at home and then when I finally get good I’ll go out

  • @thesharinganknight9859
    @thesharinganknight9859 Před 5 lety +1421

    T H I C C
    Woah 1.2K thanks✌🏾

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +195

      Ok....taking this comment as a compliment ;)

    • @plainlogic
      @plainlogic Před 5 lety +40

      @Scarlett Playzz mind your own business

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +73

      @Louis Williams Thanks! Built with carbs and roller skating!

    • @ronstgrs
      @ronstgrs Před 5 lety +27

      Thought I was the only one that noticed lol😍😍😍👌🏽

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +39

      @@ronstgrs roller skate. eat carbs. repeat. smile.

  • @happycarrie5
    @happycarrie5 Před 2 lety

    Fist of all, you're adorbs! Thanks so much for this video! My parents owned a rink when I was a kid. In my 40's now, I just got a pair of skates and I'm getting back to it today! I'm taking my nephews to the rink and I had no idea how I would explain the basics to them. So helpful as a refresher for myself and guidance for them

  • @SpookyKissesHaunts
    @SpookyKissesHaunts Před 2 lety

    I LOVE HER! I love how she explains it - I just ordered roller skates - i'm so excited to try 10 minutes a day -

  • @jul828
    @jul828 Před 4 lety +460

    me standing in my garage trying to learn how to skate as a coping mechanism during this awful time🥱

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 4 lety +32

      I like the way you think!

    • @LadyxMothra
      @LadyxMothra Před 4 lety +11

      Waitin for my skates currently, but when i get them imma probs roll around my house and annoy everyone who lives here lmaoo

    • @jul828
      @jul828 Před 4 lety

      EclipseE2 me

    • @itsme1742
      @itsme1742 Před 4 lety +2

      Yea I just bought some from amazon but don’t know how to

    • @Black.Girl_Melanin519
      @Black.Girl_Melanin519 Před 4 lety +6

      EclipseE2 same my mom like how u gone skate inside you gone hurt yourself and I said well I feel better using them inside till I actually learn 😂

  • @CindyBallreich
    @CindyBallreich Před 5 lety +654

    I can not believe that was all one take! Amazing video!

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +25

      I can literally go on for days! hahahhaha! Stop me!

    • @LVMaMa123
      @LVMaMa123 Před 5 lety

      Same thing I was thinking!

    • @CreamTacos123
      @CreamTacos123 Před 5 lety +3

      Damn I didn’t realize she didn’t cut anything. Super impressive.

  • @paulajackson4761
    @paulajackson4761 Před rokem +1

    Best instruction video. I've been skating for years, but I'm finding myself teaching my children's friends. With your instruction, the teaching is easier, faster & fun.

  • @sleccydiamond5240
    @sleccydiamond5240 Před rokem +2

    I'm gonna start practising from tomorrow. It's my first time ever. I was always afraid to do it but these comments and your tutorial gave me courage. Thank you!

  • @bloop8912
    @bloop8912 Před 3 lety +292

    I was complaining to my mom how she never had me learn any fun skills... then she pulls out a whole album of me skating as a child and now here I am in my 20s about to skate again 🤞 let’s hope I don’t break any bones great tips

  • @babe201
    @babe201 Před 3 lety +477

    Currently in quarantine. Has anyone noticed there’s a shortage of EVERYTHING? Bikes, skates, scooters, etc.

    • @Ashleybmakingvideos
      @Ashleybmakingvideos Před 3 lety +65

      Yeah, people are bored out of their minds because they’ve never had to entertain themselves for this long

    • @vvkelly97
      @vvkelly97 Před 3 lety +21

      I ordered my roller skates at the end of July and they just arrived today.

    • @44lovie44
      @44lovie44 Před 3 lety +6

      V Kelly oooh! Have fun! Don’t be afraid to fall! XD

    • @ardenrosemond3996
      @ardenrosemond3996 Před 3 lety +3

      V Kelly same!

    • @jessicagoldsmith3391
      @jessicagoldsmith3391 Před 3 lety +6

      Everything.. i mean shit that no one has ever needed is currently out of stock lol

  • @raelyndishner8898
    @raelyndishner8898 Před 2 lety +2

    i just started skating a few weeks ago and i love it. i have a really bad habit of using my stopper to push of but with your helpful tips this will be very useful.

  • @user-lf5yt6wu1n
    @user-lf5yt6wu1n Před rokem

    It's been years since I have been on skates and I would love to thank you for your help. I've gotten back out there and my confidence has grown every day.

  • @JERRYR708
    @JERRYR708 Před 5 lety +809

    Chin up, shoulders straight, stomach core tight, arms out, palms down, drop your hips and bend your knees. Transfer body weight from left to right side to side, feet in a V-position. Practice, practice consistently. Do not look down! (I tend to do that when skating backwards).
    I enjoyed the video and learn a lot from repetition drills and making it fun. Nice Gold Glitter Stardust skates...(-:

    • @macaroni7
      @macaroni7 Před 5 lety

      JERRYR708 hi

    • @gracesofGod
      @gracesofGod Před 5 lety +7

      Can I get this on a tee shirt with a picture of a roller skate, Please-e-e! Great motivati0n!

    • @jennarieke2329
      @jennarieke2329 Před 5 lety +1

      JERRYR708 sounds like my ballet instructor 😂

  • @kerrilee6249
    @kerrilee6249 Před 5 lety +840

    Am I the only one who can turn well and skate but can’t fricking stop without crashing into a wall?

  • @kay-ky7sq
    @kay-ky7sq Před rokem +1

    My kid is 8. She is watching this and she is persistent! Thank you for this post! You're a saint

  • @katiejohnson7844
    @katiejohnson7844 Před rokem

    I got some skates for Christmas and I've been waiting to try them and I'm glad that I watched this because I've improved a lot from this

  • @artierace8664
    @artierace8664 Před 2 lety +1086

    Finally started skating yesterday, using your tutorials, and I only fell over three times in one hour. I don't know if that's impressive or not, but it's darn good for me!

    • @rheinborhozes4711
      @rheinborhozes4711 Před 2 lety +42

      Nice! I wanna roller skate lol but I need to go to a skating rink to see if I wanna roller skate before I can lol

    • @NekoRen811
      @NekoRen811 Před 2 lety +14

      That is good I have fallen so many times that my knees are bruised

    • @londonfields7501
      @londonfields7501 Před 2 lety +6

      Today I only fell 3 times in 4 hours

    • @memefaison6007
      @memefaison6007 Před rokem +3

      I fell once when I went. I want to go again. I just wish that I had my own skates.

    • @preppywkayleet
      @preppywkayleet Před rokem

      yea my family went to sparkles and i fell like 2 times and my butt hurt sadly

  • @gio-by2jo
    @gio-by2jo Před 5 lety +615

    My girlfriend invited me to go skating and I said I know how I’m screwed

    • @lillymoon3783
      @lillymoon3783 Před 4 lety +16

      gio how did it go?

    • @uhoh7592
      @uhoh7592 Před 4 lety +11

      UPDATE

    • @alexsnow7666
      @alexsnow7666 Před 4 lety +9

      @@uhoh7592 Well... Look at his profile pic we now he bust his ass...

    • @cilla.r
      @cilla.r Před 4 lety +11

      GIO YOU NEVER TOLD US HOW IT WENT

    • @jfydjaja7077
      @jfydjaja7077 Před 4 lety +22

      niqqa straight up died

  • @Gutz_.6
    @Gutz_.6 Před rokem

    Normally if I learn something from a video it’s so confusing and I don’t understand but she genuinely was such a big help

  • @kelseyrobinson1917
    @kelseyrobinson1917 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your whole channel!!! I used “push the nose over the knee” advice in particular to improve my rhythm and balance. You’re great at explaining the movements in ways that make sense!

  • @veem5905
    @veem5905 Před 5 lety +467

    When I’ve tried to skate I’ve always been scared but now after hearing your wonderful words of wisdom I’ve gained some confidence

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 5 lety +12

      Awwww :) thank you. It takes time, a concerted effort and practice. You will get it!

    • @glizzykay2384
      @glizzykay2384 Před 5 lety

      CZcams won’t let me change my pfp Sis I fell soon as I put them in

    • @cheyennechue8070
      @cheyennechue8070 Před 4 lety

      Forreals! I agree!

    • @kellenfinley2909
      @kellenfinley2909 Před 4 lety

      I started today at school I wrecked into the wall

  • @nadiayvonne3933
    @nadiayvonne3933 Před 3 lety +532

    Me, who can’t even stand up in my skates without shaking: 👁👄👁

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 3 lety +170

      Nadia ... that is very common. Please put the skates on and just focus on rising up and then bending your knees while looking ahead and tightening up your core. Just focus on balance and not rolling at all. Then ... get on the ground and practice getting up. Over and over till it becomes second nature.

    • @skateboardsquid
      @skateboardsquid Před 3 lety +15

      don’t know if you still have this problem but stand one foot on your toestop and take a deep breath, if you think you’re gonna fall, fair chances are, you’re gonna fall.

    • @rollthedice5682
      @rollthedice5682 Před 3 lety +17

      This, whenever I ice skate, I use to force myself to drop at the beginning, so I wasn’t afraid to drop, once I got rid of that fear, I never dropped.

    • @yamea8216
      @yamea8216 Před 3 lety

      @@rollthedice5682 my mom says that

    • @milliebarcla
      @milliebarcla Před 3 lety

      @@Dirtydeborahharry I haven’t skates in three years and my mums friend from work gave me her daughter S because she doesn’t use them

  • @deboramelton146
    @deboramelton146 Před 2 lety

    I love how she keeping it real! I'm 49 and just got new skates so I can learn. It's at the top of my to do list for my 50th birthday.

  • @mynameisweird6897
    @mynameisweird6897 Před 3 lety +716

    I used to be great at rollerblading when I was younger so I though roller skating wouldn’t be that difficult... BOY WAS I WRONG

  • @JillyBean860
    @JillyBean860 Před 4 lety +240

    "You gotta sit your ass down"
    This lady is cracking me up. 😂

    • @mymysticalchannel1967
      @mymysticalchannel1967 Před 4 lety +1

      JillyBean860...I know right! My favorite line out of the whole video! My daughter and I were watching this today after I decided clearly we needed some help since I didn't know how to skate and yet I was trying to teach her to skate...yeah that didn't work so well...fast forward to us sitting in the grass watching this video and both laughing as she said that line! Cracked me up! My daughter and I both learned something new today because of this video and got a laugh in as well!
      ~MYSTIC RS~
      MY MYSTICAL CHANNEL

    • @faithvillar6462
      @faithvillar6462 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

  • @Hankster-qn1cu
    @Hankster-qn1cu Před 2 lety

    I have been skating and playing hockey for years and still learned stuff. You are the best teacher ever

  • @Grace3_
    @Grace3_ Před 2 lety +1

    Hii Deborah, I'm a 12 year old girl and I've been getting really into roller skating lately. I actually ordered my second pair of skates I should be getting them tomorrow! I'm so excited,you have been pushing me to keep going and making me so confident, I can't go a day without skating anymore, I love it so so much!! Thank you Deborah!! ✨💗

  • @blakelycaswell3188
    @blakelycaswell3188 Před 5 lety +596

    Omg u sound like sandra Bullock on bird box "Oh My God Dont Look Down" 😂😂 Great video😊

  • @jessijacobs8
    @jessijacobs8 Před 2 lety +893

    That ten minutes a day practice goes a LONG WAY!! A week into it and it becomes more comfortable and 'second nature' each time I put my skates on. Thank you 🙏🤘

    • @delna3210
      @delna3210 Před 2 lety

      If you like that then you’ll love this ! FUNK SONG of 2022 !!🕺🔥🎸🛼
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    • @gillianneadams6664
      @gillianneadams6664 Před 2 lety +18

      That's what I'm hoping. Day 1 here!

    • @jessijacobs8
      @jessijacobs8 Před 2 lety +8

      @@gillianneadams6664 Yay!! All the best 👏👏

    • @annsanders143
      @annsanders143 Před rokem +6

      What skates should I buy for starter skates?

    • @pastelangelic
      @pastelangelic Před rokem

      @@annsanders143 I did my own research and found out Impala has really good hybrid skates! The wheels are versatile for both indoor and outdoor skating, and those are the ones I bought! Mine came in the mail yesterday and they are so comfortable and high quality I definitely recommend them! PLUS they are having a sale right now so their 100 dollar skates are like half off, and if you have afterpay and stuff you can even do payment plans :>> I hope this is helpful!

  • @mollybarnes1357
    @mollybarnes1357 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this!! My 5yr old and 3yr old were just not getting my explanation, but yours made perfect sense to them! Thank you!!

  • @koryu.
    @koryu. Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for thiss!!! My school is hosting a skate night soon, and i have literally never skated in my life!!! I dont wanna embarrass myself so this is a blessing

  • @graceisNERD
    @graceisNERD Před 3 lety +911

    I’ve never heard someone explain the basic movement as shifting body weight.
    I just started skating and have had a hard time establishing that movement, but this explains a lot of what I was missing.
    I’m going to the rink tomorrow and can’t wait to try!

  • @user-rm9nc2kv2g
    @user-rm9nc2kv2g Před 4 lety +250

    My FBI agent definitely threw this into my recommended video section after hearing me say I wanted to go roller skating for my bday...hmmm, thanks I guess lol

  • @lottiem.3647
    @lottiem.3647 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much❤. I am 50 years old and haven’t skated since the early 90s. Your video has given me hope since I just purchased a pair of skates to enjoy with my grad kids.

  • @lolingthornton8189
    @lolingthornton8189 Před rokem

    I love her presentation. Love the down to earth yet professional approach. Smiles.

  • @MommaFromScratch
    @MommaFromScratch Před 3 lety +680

    Your tips were great and funny! Thank you

  • @prettyflowers2781
    @prettyflowers2781 Před 4 lety +333

    I came because every time I skate I look like a dead roach😂😂😂😂

  • @maybomui5556
    @maybomui5556 Před rokem

    Dirty, you're a FANTASTIC teacher! I'm a 52 year old who recently rediscovered the fun of rollerskating after 40 years! Because I was self-taught all those years ago, I never learned the technical moves or wheels 101. Your channel has been SO HELPFUL to walk me through the basics and educate in a totally fun and completely understandable way. Your enthusiasm and humor are awesome, and I'm learning so much from you! I'm buying my first pair of skates soon and looking forward to practicing everything you've taught. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! All the best from Vancouver, BC

  • @seanseanseanseansean
    @seanseanseanseansean Před 3 měsíci +1

    I tried it 2 weeks ago after a 38 year break. Was difficult, but when I heard the music, I was all GO. Fell down twice. My wrists were sore for about 10 days from the fall. Then I found this video. Thanks! Will try it again.

  • @TheAliyah899
    @TheAliyah899 Před 4 lety +294

    I’m the only person who isn’t here because of a party 😭 I just really wanna learn

    • @penelope6813
      @penelope6813 Před 4 lety +3

      girl same

    • @shafiahussain2626
      @shafiahussain2626 Před 4 lety +4

      Same sis

    • @iesiabain6873
      @iesiabain6873 Před 4 lety +3

      same Sis. It has been decades and I need a refresher

    • @ccd77
      @ccd77 Před 3 lety

      I just want to learn. I don't even want to go to a skating rink. I just want to freely skate in my parking lot this spring & summer.

  • @jeishaacevedo2931
    @jeishaacevedo2931 Před 3 lety +204

    I love the way she teaches I feel like I’m in the room with her actually learning.

  • @Fangrl_
    @Fangrl_ Před 2 lety +4

    Bought the most gorgeous first skates today 💗 this is so helpful thank you so much ☺️

  • @stigmaslayerbae1202
    @stigmaslayerbae1202 Před 2 lety

    Sooo grateful to stumble upon this video!

  • @aloafofbowlingballs7374
    @aloafofbowlingballs7374 Před 4 lety +228

    I got my first pair of skates and I’m literally just gonna be wearing them around the house and to go around the block because corona

  • @goneoutside1011
    @goneoutside1011 Před 4 lety +147

    I’m a very new skater at 50 years old. I have had them on once and man it was difficult. Thanks for the tips.

    • @Dirtydeborahharry
      @Dirtydeborahharry  Před 4 lety +31

      Keep it up. YOu must get your brain and body on the same wave length. Your mind will fight you in order to "save" your body. Once they come together ... magic :)

    • @babs1232
      @babs1232 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Dirtydeborahharry amazing tip! Great to hear that - Just finished my first day being on my skates in the living room :D I am a sweaty mess and I only managed to get one good stride in but I'm excited to keep trying. So excited to be skating on the streets or in the rink some day. Love your videos

  • @danielacastaneda6204
    @danielacastaneda6204 Před 2 lety +1

    Dirty you are just the greatest I’m in Mexico and just by watching your videos I’ve learnt how to roller skate, backward skating and learning transitions now. It’s only been like one month since I got my skates and I feel I’m advancing with your amazing way of explaining. Thank you so much for sharing 🌈🙏🏼🛼

  • @arjay0490
    @arjay0490 Před rokem

    This is by far the most precise tutorial. Im 33 and just learning how to. Thank you.

  • @johnsonjames634
    @johnsonjames634 Před rokem

    I just got my skates shoes and am so happy this video is the first I came across I’ll be back to testify about this 🥰

  • @tuliplouart
    @tuliplouart Před 5 lety +91

    "when you look at your feet, i swear to god, they get performance anxiety" lol me today. I skated after 10 years of not doing so and i made the mistake of doing that. definitely did get that lol

  • @maryjanekinsey6664
    @maryjanekinsey6664 Před 4 lety +86

    Watching you going backwards to restart is so relaxing 😂

  • @mattvanboeyen4833
    @mattvanboeyen4833 Před rokem

    Bless you Dirty Deborah

  • @natyshirity147
    @natyshirity147 Před 2 lety

    I just bought my very first roller skates and I’m so excited!!!

  • @isabelwilson5646
    @isabelwilson5646 Před 4 lety +290

    "At work wherever you want"
    I'm looking at you Sonic

  • @maddypickle3538
    @maddypickle3538 Před 5 lety +182

    She keeps it so real

    • @b33bomba
      @b33bomba Před 5 lety

      How do you stop???? How do you use the front rubber things?...

    • @SubSonicGorilla
      @SubSonicGorilla Před 4 lety

      She keeps it nice ‘n tight.

  • @krafensteinn
    @krafensteinn Před rokem +3

    I got invited to skate and had fun even though it was my first time and I kept falling every time. My girlfriend bought me a pair of roller skates and I am glad that this video exists so I can learn how to do it properly. Thank you for this. ☺️

  • @kasumikat
    @kasumikat Před 3 lety +483

    "Dont stare at your feet" well jokes on you i can't even see my feet because of my chest 😂 but in all seriousness thank you for this

  • @lydia6811
    @lydia6811 Před 5 lety +56

    “Snack area” lmao love your personality already