Your Progression
Your Journey Starts Here
Discover your unique journey with our customisable progression tree. Whether mastering basics or advancing skills, you choose the path that fits your goals. Progress at your own pace, your way.
Longboarding or Surfskating?
Your first choice is your riding style. Both longboarding and surfskating are fun and flowing, but they offer different feelings on the board. Longboarding is stable and smooth, perfect for cruising, dancing, going down hills and pump tracks; whereas Surfskating is designed to emulate surfing on land, with a looser, more responsive truck system that lets you pump and carve tighter, wave-like turns on the flat and skatepark.
If you’re brand new to board sports, longboarding is usually the best way to build balance and feel comfortable on wheels. Longboarding is by no means the easy version of skateboarding, dive deeper into the longboarding branch of the progression tree and the disciplines to learn more.
Just because you go down one path doesn't mean you can't explore another! Many people try multiple and don't necessarily settle on one.
Surfskating
Surfskating brings surfing to land. The trucks let you pump and carve like you’re on a wave, building balance, power and flow that carry straight back into the water. Ideal for surfers looking to sharpen their style or anyone wanting to explore skateparks.
Your First Pushes
If you’re completely new to surfskating or still feeling a bit wobbly on a board, this is the perfect place to begin. Come with curiosity and a willingness to learn, you’ll build confidence, push by push, settle into your stance, and find your rhythm.
Level 1 - Surfskate Foundations
Surfskate Foundations is designed for complete beginners and first-timers who have never stepped foot on a board.
We’ll show you how to warm up to prevent injuries, introduce you to the components of your board, and get comfortable spending time on the floor, learning how to fall!
We'll determine your stance and teach you how to push, carve and brake.
It’s all about getting comfortable and enjoying that first taste of surf-style movement on land without pressure or rush. Ultimately, let's have FUN and remember what it is to play and fail and get back up!
Keep on Rolling
If you feel confident with the Foundations skills and they’re coming naturally, you’re ready for the next lesson. Trust your balance and keep rolling forward.
Level 2 - Surfskate Improvers
Surfskate Improvers is where your riding starts to open up. We’ll build on your foundations with smoother carving, linked turns, and stronger compression, extension and pump skills. The goal is to ride with more flow, speed and intention, moving from simply balancing on the board to truly shaping your lines and feeling the rhythm of the ride.
Find Your Passion
You’ve built your flow and confidence through the foundations and improvers sessions, and now it’s time to explore what excites you most. Whether that’s the rolling rhythm of pump tracks or the creative lines of skate parks, this is where your personal style starts to take shape and your skate journey becomes uniquely yours.
Longboarding
Longboarding is a smooth, grounded way to move, offering flow, balance and freedom from your very first push. With its stable feel and relaxed rhythm, it’s the perfect entry point for beginners — and the foundation for so many longboard disciplines, from cruising and carving to dancing and downhill. It’s where confidence grows, skills take root and your unique riding style begins.
Your First Pushes
If you’re brand new to longboarding or still finding your balance on four wheels, this is the perfect place to start. Bring a curious mindset and a bit of patience — you’ll build confidence bit by bit, get comfortable on the board, and begin to feel that smooth, flowing ride from the ground up.
Level 1 - Longboarding Foundations
Longboard Foundations is designed for beginners and first-timers. We’ll start from the basics — getting comfortable on the board, learning to stand, balance and push safely, and introducing smooth cruising and gentle carving. It’s all about finding your feet, moving with ease and enjoying that first taste of longboard flow. Once the fundamentals feel steady, you’ll be ready to roll with confidence and start exploring your style.
Keep on Rolling
If you feel confident with the Foundations skills and they’re coming naturally, you’re ready for the next lesson. Trust your balance and keep rolling forward.
Level 2 - Longboarding Improvers
Longboard Improvers is where your riding really begins to evolve. We’ll build on your foundations with smoother carving, cleaner footwork, more confident pushing and better flow through turns. The focus is on riding with more control, style and intention — moving from simply rolling along to truly shaping your lines, managing speed and feeling the rhythm of the ride.
Find Your Passion
You’ve built your flow and confidence through the foundations and improvers sessions, and now it’s time to follow what lights you up. Whether you’re drawn to cruising longer distances, dancing with footwork, or carving smooth lines on hills and paths, this is where your longboard style begins to take shape and your journey becomes uniquely yours.
Pump Tracks
Pump tracks are where rhythm, speed and flow really come alive, turning every roll into a wave-like ride on solid ground. With their gentle rollers and smooth berms, they’re ideal for building timing, confidence and board control — whether you’re a beginner learning to pump for the first time or a rider ready to refine technique and carry speed without pushing. It's a playground for progression, flow and fun, and a space where you can truly feel the energy of the board beneath you.
Finding Your Flow
If you’re ready to try pumping and feel the rhythm of the track, this is your next step. We’ll focus on timing, body movement and building smooth momentum over rollers and gentle turns. Expect a playful mix of learning, practice and flow as you start to move without pushing.
Level 3 - Pump Track 1
Pump Track 1 is all about getting comfortable on the track and starting to feel the flow. We’ll ease you in with simple lines, gentle rollers and supportive timing cues, helping you build confidence and understand how your body drives the board. By the end, you'll be moving with rhythm and starting to pump without thinking too hard about it.
Carry The Speed
If you’re moving smoothly through the track, holding speed and pumping without over-thinking it, you’re ready for the next step. Trust your rhythm and let the flow carry you forward.
Level 4 - Pump Track 2
Pump Track 2 is where you start to hold speed, link lines and really work the track. We’ll focus on stronger pumping, smoother transitions and carrying momentum through rollers and berms. This stage is about refining timing, riding with confidence and feeling the track support your flow as you pick up pace.
Skateparks
Skateparks are where surfskating gets playful, expressive and full of flow — a chance to turn concrete into your own wave. With smooth transitions, gentle banks and flowing lines, parks offer the perfect space to build confidence, carve tighter turns, explore surf-style movement and start using features to generate speed and rhythm. Whether you’re learning to pump up ramps for the first time or refining flow through bowls and banks, the park becomes a canvas for expression, creativity and pure movement stoke.
Carve The Concrete
If you’re feeling steady on your surfskate and ready to bring your flow into new terrain, the park is your next step. Start simple, trust your balance and let curiosity lead the way.
Level 3 - Surfskate Skatepark 1
Surfskate Skatepark 1 is all about introducing you to the skatepark, the etiquette, and most importantly, helping you take up space!
You'll learn how to find rhythm in compression and elevation going into banks, develop stronger and tighter turns, build height and flow into gentle transitions and open lines.
By the end, you’ll feel at ease rolling into features and finding your flow around the park.
Surf The Park
If you’re rolling comfortably, linking simple lines and feeling at home in the park, you’re ready to build on that flow. Trust your timing, keep your movements smooth and let the park guide your progression.
Level 4 - Surfskate Skatepark 2
Skatepark 2 takes your flow further, helping you link lines with confidence and carry more speed through transitions and corners. We’ll refine timing, deepen your carving and start exploring more dynamic movement on ramps and features. This stage is about riding with intention, shaping your lines and feeling truly connected to the park as your surf-style flow comes alive.
Sliding
Sliding is where you take your downhill skills to the next level, blending control, speed, and style. In these classes, you'll learn to break traction confidently, carving with precision and using your body to guide the board through smooth, controlled slides. From mastering speed checks to perfecting stand-up slides, each step builds your confidence and flow. It’s all about learning to move with balance and control, turning every descent into a fluid, stylish expression of your riding.
Slide into Control
If you're ready to take your longboarding to the next level, sliding is the perfect challenge. Learn how to break traction, control your speed, and smoothly slide downhill with confidence and precision.
Level 3 - Sliding 1
Sliding 1 is all about getting comfortable with breaking traction and learning how to control your longboard on downhill terrain. We’ll focus on safe sliding techniques, speed control, and building confidence as you practice smooth, controlled slides. There’s no rush — just steady progress as you work on finding your balance and flow while sliding with precision. By the end, you'll feel more confident and in control, ready to tackle steeper terrain with ease.
Dial in the Slide
Refine your sliding technique as you build confidence at higher speeds. Focus on controlling your slides with precision, maintaining flow, and tackling steeper terrain with greater control and ease.
Level 4 - Sliding 2
In Sliding 2, you’ll build on the basics, adding speed and precision to your technique. As you gain confidence, you'll focus on controlling your slides at higher speeds and navigating steeper terrain. Through practice, you’ll work on maintaining fluidity and control, improving your ability to break traction smoothly and safely, while developing the flow and confidence to tackle more challenging slides
Choose Your Downhill Path
Now that you’ve built strong sliding skills and solid control at speed, it’s time to decide where you want to take your riding next. Whether you’re drawn to fast, flowing descents or technical slides and freeride style, this is where you carve your own direction. Pick the path that excites you most and continue building confidence, skill and flow on the hills.
Advanced Downhill
Downhill longboarding is all about moving with confidence on steep terrain, holding your line and staying calm as the speed builds. It blends balance, control and awareness, letting you ride fast while feeling grounded and in tune with the hill beneath you. It’s not just about going downhill — it’s about learning to trust your body, read the road and flow with intention as the world rushes by.
Descend with Precision
You've built a solid foundation — now those skills open the door to real downhill freedom. This stage is about feeling steady at speed, holding clean lines on steeper terrain and staying calm and centred when the hill demands focus. Ride faster, explore bigger hills and enjoy long, flowing descents with confidence and control.
Level 5 - Advanced Downhill
Advanced Downhill dives deeper into the precision and technique needed to ride fast with confidence. Here you’ll refine tuck positions, cornering lines and weight distribution, and work on stability at speed, braking control and advanced carving. The focus is on clean mechanics and consistency — developing the technical foundation that lets you stay composed, efficient and in control on steeper, longer and more demanding descents.
Advanced Freeride
Freeride longboarding is all about creativity, control and playful expression on the hills. It blends speed with style — using slides, quick transitions and different lines to shape your run rather than simply racing straight down. With a balance of power and flow, freeride gives you the freedom to explore your own approach to the slope, mixing technical skill with personal flair as you carve, slide and dance with the hill beneath you.
Slide with Style
You’ve developed strong control and confidence on the hills — now it’s time to turn that foundation into true freeride freedom. This stage is about linking slides with flow, choosing lines creatively and staying relaxed as speed and terrain ask more of you. Use your technique to express style on the hill, explore new movements and enjoy dynamic, playful runs with confidence and ease.
Level 5 - Advanced Freeride
Advanced Freeride takes your hill riding to a more technical, expressive level. Here you’ll refine faster stand-up slides, dial in cleaner entries and exits, and explore more advanced slide variations and switch control. The focus is on precision, consistency and confidence — linking slides smoothly at speed, reading terrain intuitively and riding with a style that feels powerful, fluid and unmistakably your own
Dance & Freestyle
Dance & Freestyle is where creativity meets movement on your board. In this course, you’ll explore the rhythm of longboarding, learning to express yourself through fluid, dynamic tricks and stylish footwork. Whether you’re carving to the beat or linking moves together, you’ll build confidence and flow while mastering the art of board control and rhythm. It’s all about pushing your limits, having fun, and turning your longboard into a canvas for your personal expression.
Find Your Flow
If you’re ready to bring more expression and creativity into your longboarding, Dance & Freestyle is your next step. Learn smooth footwork, flowing transitions, and playful movement that lets you glide, spin, and carve with style and confidence.
Level 3 - Dance & Freestyle 1
Freestyle & Dance 1 is your introduction to playful, expressive movement on a longboard. You’ll learn the foundations of footwork, gentle steps, and flowing transitions, building confidence as you move around your board with ease. The focus is on smooth balance, rhythm, and starting to find your own style — keeping it fun, relaxed, and steady as you explore new ways to move and express yourself on wheels.
Build Your Style
Refine your freestyle and dance foundations as you grow in confidence and coordination. Focus on linking footwork with fluidity, adding style and precision to your steps, and exploring more dynamic movements and playful tricks with ease and control.
Level 4 - Dance & Freestyle 2
In Freestyle & Dance 2, you’ll build on your foundation with more advanced steps, smoother transitions, and playful trick variations. As your balance and confidence grow, you’ll start linking movements with rhythm and flow, refining your style while exploring creative footwork and expressive, dynamic riding on your longboard.
Unleash Your Creativity
You've built your foundation, found your flow and started expressing your own style on the board. Now it's time to step into the next chapter of your riding — where creativity deepens, technique sharpens and your movement becomes truly your own. Whether you're drawn to footwork and dance or dynamic freestyle, this is where you explore, evolve and bring more of you into every ride.
Advanced Dance
Advanced longboard dancing takes flow and footwork to a more technical, refined level. Here, the focus moves from simply stepping on the board to linking complex movements with precision, balance and rhythm. You'll explore faster footwork, cleaner transitions, controlled pivots and spins, and more dynamic board control — all while maintaining smooth flow and style. It’s where creativity meets discipline, and your movement evolves into confident, expressive choreography on wheels.
Move with Rhythm
Your footwork, balance and flow are coming together beautifully — now it’s time to turn that foundation into expressive, elevated longboard dance. This stage is about linking steps with fluidity, adding rhythm and control to your movement, and staying relaxed as timing and technique become more complex.
Level 5 - Advanced Dance
Advanced Dance builds precision, rhythm and expressive control on the board. You’ll refine faster, cleaner footwork and explore advanced step sequences, pivots, spins and one-foot variations. There’s a focus on timing, balance and fluid transitions, allowing you to link movements smoothly and move with confidence and artistry. The aim is to sharpen technique while developing a style that feels effortless, expressive and uniquely your own.
Advanced Freestyle
Advanced freestyle longboarding brings together technical precision, board control and creative expression. This stage moves beyond foundations into more complex tricks, cleaner landings and smoother transitions — from shove-its and manuals to spins, no-complies and refined board control in both stances. It’s about timing, pop, balance and confidence, linking movements with intention and turning technical skill into smooth, expressive riding that feels powerful, playful and distinctly your own.
Pop. Spin. Flow.
Your board control, timing and confidence are dialled in — now it’s time to take your freestyle to a sharper, more creative level. This stage is about refining your pop, smoothing out landings and linking tricks with intention. Expect more technical movement, cleaner execution and playful experimentation as you push your skills further and start shaping a style that feels powerful, precise and uniquely yours.
Level 5 - Advanced Freestyle
Advanced Freestyle sharpens power, precision and creative board control. You’ll refine cleaner pop, smoother landings and more complex trick sequences, exploring spins, shove-its, manuals, no-complies and switch variations. The focus is timing, balance and smooth transitions, helping you link movements confidently and ride with fluid, expressive style.
Cruising
Cruising is where comfort and confidence meet the open road. In this course, you’ll take your street riding to the next level, learning to handle speed, navigate different surfaces, and make fast, smooth changes in direction. From relaxed rolls through the city to longer adventures and commutes, you’ll build flow, efficiency, and ease on your board. Each ride becomes about balance, freedom, and effortless movement — turning everyday paths into inviting routes to explore with style and confidence.
Cruise in Comfort
Feel ready to take your riding beyond the basics and into real streets? Cruising builds confidence at speed, sharpens your turning and balance, and helps you handle varied surfaces with ease. The aim is simple — relaxed, capable riding wherever you choose to roll.
Level 3 - Crusing
Cruising is all about building confidence and comfort on real-world terrain. You’ll practise riding at a steadier pace, making smooth turns, stopping safely and handling bumps, paths and gentle hills. The focus is on relaxed, controlled movement so you can explore your local streets, commute with ease and enjoy longer, flowing rides with confidence.
Own the Streets
Refine your cruising skills as you grow in confidence and speed. Focus on smoother turning, controlled braking and handling varied terrain with ease, building the stability and flow to ride further, move faster and feel comfortable wherever the path takes you.
Level 4 - Commuting
Commuting is where longboarding becomes a smooth, reliable way to travel. You’ll build the skills to ride longer distances, navigate busier areas, manage speed on bigger hills and stay in control across mixed surfaces and weather conditions. We’ll focus on efficiency, awareness and flow, whether you're pushing under your own power or riding electric.
Become a Master
Longboarding and surfskating have endless layers to uncover — from flow and technique to style, confidence and control. As you progress, the journey becomes less about the basics and more about refining the subtleties, deepening your understanding and learning from the very best riders and coaches in the community. It's about expanding your approach, honing your craft and finding inspiration from those who ride with true depth and experience.
Learn from the Best
Want to become a master of your ride? Ready to perfect your technique and unlock the finer details that shape true skill? This is your space to go deeper, refine what you already know, and elevate every movement on your board with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Soulful Skate Co. Masterclasses
Masterclasses are one-off, bespoke sessions led by specialist riders and coaches who truly know their craft. These events bring fresh perspectives, deep knowledge and unique techniques — whether we're exploring foundational skills in a new light or diving into advanced detail. It’s a chance to learn directly from experts, expand your toolkit and experience something you won’t find in a regular class.
Want to Give Back
Have a passion for skating and a desire to give back? Whether you’re looking to become a certified instructor or simply volunteer and support our community sessions, our programme gives you the tools to guide, inspire and uplift new riders. It’s a chance to deepen your own skills, share what you love and help others find confidence, joy and flow on their boards — in whatever way feels right for you.
Step Into Teaching
Our teacher training programme gives you the skills, confidence and real-world experience to support others on their skating journey — whether you want to teach professionally or volunteer within our community. You’ll learn how to break down technique, support different learning styles and create safe, uplifting sessions that help riders grow. Alongside hands-on coaching practice, we also share practical guidance for those interested in teaching independently — covering marketing, online presence, health and safety, session planning and professional delivery. It’s a flexible pathway designed to help you share your passion, build meaningful skills and make a positive impact in the skating world.