Dance & Freestyle 1
Skate Lesson
Welcome to Freestyle & Dance 1, where you'll take your longboarding to a whole new level of style and creativity! This class is designed for riders who are ready to explore the world of freestyle and dance, focusing on smooth footwork, balance, and fluid movements to transform your board into a canvas for self-expression.
In Freestyle & Dance 1, we’ll cover the essential techniques that make freestyle and dancing on a longboard unique. You’ll learn how to perform basic tricks like cross-stepping, shuvits, and slides, as well as transitions and spins that flow seamlessly together. We’ll work on developing your rhythm, timing, and coordination to make your movements look effortless, while also building a solid foundation for more advanced skills.
A key focus will be on foot placement and weight distribution, as these are crucial for performing dance-style manoeuvres and freestyle tricks with control. We’ll help you refine your balance and posture to ride confidently through various routines and tricks.
You’ll also start incorporating style into your rides - freestyle and dance are as much about creativity as they are about technique. As you progress, you'll be able to string tricks together and flow from one move to the next, making your longboarding a beautiful, expressive performance.
By the end of this class, you’ll have mastered the foundational skills needed to move confidently through freestyle and dance longboarding. Get ready to have fun, express yourself, and bring a new level of creativity to your riding!
What You'll Learn
Mongo Pushing
Peter Pan
Basic 180s
Riding Switch
Cross Step
Ghost Ride
Your Progression
At Soulful Skate Co. we celebrate every skater’s unique journey. Our Longboard Progression Tree empowers you to choose your path, offering guidance and inspiration. See how this class fits into your learning below or discover the full Progression Tree here.
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Dance & Freestyle 1
Dance & Freestyle 2
Take your freestyle and dance skills further! Refine tricks, flow seamlessly, and add style to create dynamic, expressive longboarding routines.
Masterclass
Our expert-led sessions are tailored to your needs, focusing on advanced techniques and providing unique, immersive longboarding experiences.
Start your learning journey
Private Lesson
Get focused instruction, tips, and support to master your skills faster and build confidence on your board.
Teachers
Meet our expert instructors, fully insured by Skate GB and trained in first aid for your safety. Passionate and experienced, they’ll guide you through everything from mastering the basics to advanced techniques, inspiring confidence and progress at every step!
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Locations
Explore the best locations for our longboarding classes, carefully chosen to enhance your learning experience. Want to learn closer to home or a specific spot? No problem! We’re flexible and ready to adapt to your preferred location for a personalized experience.
Ashton Gate Stadium has a long, smooth, car-free path alongside the stadium, fantastic for longboarding and surfskating.
Ashton Gate Stadium
Millennium Square in Bristol is a central spot, flat, smooth, and wide, open space, ideal for foundations, dancing and surfskating .
Millennium Square
A super central car park on Bristol's Clifton Triangle. It's great for longboard basics, dancing and surfskate with the best part, that you can skate down each floor at a time!
West End Car Park
Ashton Park Sports Centre has an indoor wooden floor for beginners to learn longboarding, surfskating, and dancing.
Ashton Park Sports Centre
Trenchard Street Car Park, close to Bristol city centre is a hidden gem for skaters. The top floor has incredible views across the city and the covered floor below is great for bad weather days.