About

Skate Base London was founded through a passion for roller skating. Our mission is to provide a clear, accessible pathway into the exciting world of rhythm skating, thoughtfully designed for a new wave of mature beginner skaters.

Our Story

The Beginning

Skate Base London was founded in September 2023 by Kelly, an experienced skater who is passionae about rhythm skating and teaching. It began as a way to share skills with other adult skaters who were keen to learn the basics. Starting out with a small group of students, Kelly shared her beginner friendly ways to master roller skating fundamentals,

Skate Base London has fast became a hub for aspiring adult skaters looking to grow their skating skills, confidence and friendship group in Islington, north london.

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Growth

In just a few months, Skate Base London grew rapidly, attracting students from beyond the borders of its location in Islington —North London —building a strong skating community, with many close friendships formed. To meet demand, Kelly welcomed Donna, a second skating instructor [and life long friend] to heighten the support available to her complete beginners. Kelly also took the opportunity to expand her offerings with the introduction of a Rhythm Skating Foundation course, and a beginners Street Skating course. She later added an Edges, Transitions, and Backskating course, broadening the curriculum for skaters who wanted to take their skills to another level

Recognising the success of her 8 and 4 week in-person courses, Kelly began to make her courses accessible to a wider audience. In February 2024, she redesigned her programme to an online format and developed a bespoke app —the first of its kind in the urban skate space. Launched on July 1, 2024, this was to become the UK’s first urban-style beginners roller skating course available on via an app, allowing skaters across from any part of the world to easily access urban style skate moves and any time of the night or day.

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"Kelly is an exceptional teacher who has truly created something special with Skate Base. Her passion for skating and dedication to her students is evident in every class. When she says you’ll be skating in 8 weeks, she’s not just making a promise—she’s delivering real results. Her approach is both structured and supportive, guiding beginners through each step while ensuring they build confidence and skill. But what makes Kelly stand out is that it’s not just about skating. Beyond the technical skills, her program instills a sense of empowerment, discipline, and perseverance in her students. You gain so much more than just the ability to skate; you gain a new sense of strength, achievement, and the confidence to take on new challenges, both on and off the rink. Kelly's commitment to her students' growth makes her program a transformative experience."

Vision

Skate Base London takes pride in offering small group lessons with maturer [Gen X & Boomer] skaters in mind. Each course aims to deliver high-quality teaching standard while supporting a firm sense of community, achievement and fun —one that’s inclusive of all adult age ranges.

Kelly states that “Our teaching spaces are more than just places to learn—they’re environments where adults can rediscover their playfulness and build powerful new skills that can open up refreshing new creative experiences. They’re spaces where meaningful connections form quickly, and many students go on to skate regularly and hang out together. It’s a place to feel free, have fun, and grow.”

Mission

Skate Base London envisions a future where rhythm skating is easily accessible to aspiring adult skaters worldwide. Our mission is to teach passionate adults and provide the encouragement, support, and guidance they need to embrace the lifestyle and wellness opportunities that regular skating inevitably brings.

Through small, carefully crafted classes and innovative online programmes, Skate Base London continues to inspire skaters to unlock their more of their creative potential and become part of a thriving global skating community.

The classes with Kelly at Skate Base London were beyond amazing ... Kelly's patience and ability to break down techniques into bite size portions is so amazing. I will definitely be back for more in the New Year!"

- Lydia

Love it, Love it, love it! Kelly is a superb teacher for the young and old. She is patient and spends time with each and everyone of us. It's fun, even when tired."

- Sandra

Kelly is a great teacher and I've really enjoyed her classes. She spent alot of time on the fundementals, which have since improved my basic skills and helped me build my confidence on 8 wheels."

- Elizabeth

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Why Skate With Us?

Personalised Attention: Maintaining relatively small class sizes ensures every student gets the attention, guidance and feedback they need to progress.

Focus on Adults: We understand the needs of mature skaters and tailor our teaching to meet their pace, mindset and goals on a person-by-person basis.

Innovative Learning: The app enables students to learn at a pace that suits them - anytime they’re ready to for another and from a lo action of their choosing.

Community Spirit: From classes, to open practise sessions to group meetups, Skate Base London is a space to connect and grow with like-minded [warm-natured] adults.

Core Values

1. Inclusivity: We welcome adult skaters of all backgrounds, fitness levels, experiences, and adult age ranges. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and supported as they learn with us.

2. Community: Beyond skating, Skate Base London is about naturing friendships and life long connections that extend far beyond roller skating.

3. Excellence: We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality instruction in an encouraging, manageable and fun way.

4. Creativity: Skating is an creative art. We encourage every student to be themselves and embrace their unique expression. We reconise that there is a beautiy in uniquqness.

5. Growth: Whether learning the absolute basics, overcoming self-doubt, or finding new ways to express ourselves, we aim to celebrate every milestone, big or small.