Train Stop Workshops: Dance and Derby! (Salem, Oregon)
Sat, Aug 23
|Cherry City Roller Derby Practice Space
Dance and Derby offers a one-of-a-kind workshop! Participants will learn a variety of dance skating moves for enjoyment, challenge, and recreation. For roller derby skaters, this workshop enhances footwork. Freight Train will guide you in understanding how these moves are incorporated into gameplay
Time & Location
Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT
Cherry City Roller Derby Practice Space , 1335 Madison St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
About the event
About Dance and Derby!
Dance and Derby offers a one-of-a-kind workshop! Participants will learn to dance skate for enjoyment, challenge, and recreation. Focusing on learning core dance skating skills such as: Downtown, Cross-step, Crazy legs, Snake Walk, Pivoting. We will also cover finding "your bounce" in rhythmic skating and do a few Rhythmic Footwork Challenges. Classes may concentrate on a particular skill or include a group dance.
For roller derby skaters, this workshop enhances footwork while ensuring a good time! Freight Train will guide you in understanding how these skate dance moves are integrated into roller derby gameplay later in the day. The last 4 hours will be derby-focused. Roller derby skills being brought to life through music, coordination, and teamwork!
Roller Skaters and Roller Derby Players are invited to this clinic! Beginner/Intermediate friendly classes. PLEASE NOTE THE LAST 4 HOURS ARE FOR ROLLER DERBY PLAYERS ONLY. Dance classes are…