Danielle is the founder of Soulful Skate Co. and an all-around longboarder and surfskater. I am a yoga teacher, techie, longboard nerd and dancer on (& off) boards ✨
My longboarding journey started unexpectedly during my 2nd year at Exeter University in 2015. From a whim skateboard purchase to self-taught tricks via YouTube (and the inevitable broken bone), my passion grew with the communities I met along the way, and wherever I went or lived, I used my board to see beautiful places and connect with others.
Back in 2020, during the pandemic, I moved back in with my family from London and was working as a tech consultant at my desk 10 hours a day with a croissant posture! It broke me. But skating outside always brought me back to myself. I craved community and people to skate with after moving home & co-founded Bristol Girls Longboard. Creating this community brought so many incredible people into my life, and I am so proud of what it's become.
A year later, I became a Longboard Girls Crew UK Ambassador. This led to nationwide opportunities, and I can proudly say that since 2022, I have also been a staff member for Longboard Girls Crew globally!
A particularly proud moment has to be organising and featuring in the latest Longboard Girls Crew film, Beyond Bo(a)rders and creating our first Festival in 2023, Push Forward Fest / @pushforwardfest. This has only made me more dedicated to breaking stereotypes and championing women's involvement in longboarding.
In May 2023, I also joined the Team at Vandem Longboard Shop and Lush Longboards, 2 long-standing and respected brands in the industry 🙌 Customers repeatedly asked for classes while working in the shop and running Bristol Girls Longboard to the point where I knew I had to set up Soulful Skate Co. It became a living, breathing business in Jan 2024 and couldn't be more proud of the journey up until now. I'm particularly happy that I get to talk about longboards all day 🤸🏼♀️
Lessons Taught
I’m passionate about helping riders progress and enjoy longboarding. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced skills, my lessons are tailored to you. If you’d like to book another session, feel free to get in touch anytime!
Longboarding Foundations
Learn the essentials of longboarding with a calm, supportive start: stance, pushing, turning, stopping and safe riding, all at a pace that feels good.
Surfskate Improvers
Take your surf skating to the next level! Refine pumping, carving, and turning techniques for smoother, more dynamic rides.
Sliding 1
Learn the fundamentals of sliding! Master controlled slides, improve balance, and develop confidence for smoother, safer stops and turns.
Pump Track 2
Level up your pump track skills! Enhance speed control, flow through advanced turns, and master pumping for maximum efficiency.
Advanced Dance
Learn bigger steps, confident combos, jumps and early freestyle skills while building your own flow and style on the board.
Surfskate Foundations
A gentle intro to surfskating where you’ll learn stance, pushing, carving, braking and the basics of pumping, all in a relaxed, confidence-building space.
Dance & Freestyle 1
Master the basics of freestyle and dance longboarding! Learn smooth footwork, stylish tricks, and fluid movements for creative riding.
Surfskate Skatepark 1
Learn to transition from street to park with surfskating techniques in a skatepark. Build confidence on ramps and bowls.
Sliding 2
Master advanced sliding techniques! Improve control, learn longer slides, and develop the skills for smoother, faster, and more dynamic slides.
Advanced Freestyle
Master advanced freestyle techniques! Learn complex tricks, refine footwork, and enhance flow for seamless, expressive longboarding performances and routines.
Longboarding Improvers
Smoother carving, better speed control and the confidence to cruise further and faster.
Pump Track 1
Master the basics of pump track riding! Learn how to generate speed, carve, and flow smoothly through turns and rollers.
Dance & Freestyle 2
Take your freestyle and dance skills further! Refine tricks, flow seamlessly, and add style to create dynamic, expressive longboarding routines.
Surfskate Skatepark 2
Build higher lines, stronger pumping and the confidence to drop in, generate speed and start exploring sharper surf-style turns in the park.