Footwork on Roller Skates - Corner Work

[@k.b.s4703]

Why cant more people teach like you do. Everything is so detailed.

[@AnimsOnDemand]

Every time Dirty Debra uploads a new video I know I'm about to be 5% more awesome of a skater 😁

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww that is awesome. I am going to shoot for 10% next time :)

[@dardivine]

Dirty Deborah, Represents wisdom, Beauty, and Grace. Your voice is your signature along with your skating expertise and precision. I wouldn't be skating again after 50 yrs. if it wasn't for you. Much appreciation girl!!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh lord … this is such a beautiful comment. You made my day. So happy you are back skating!

[@skyexraine]

I'm not at this level yet, but I love how detailed you teach and explain everything body wise that you do! I would never be able to skate as well as I do without you. That comment who called you annoying is wrong. They will say anything to put you down, but that is because you are fabulous! I love your voice and I love your videos.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awwww thank you :) I really appreciate the support.

[@jimbobaggans1564]

I think she has a great voice! I like your long blonde hair as well. Looking good girl!!

[@ScooterWisdom]

Ignore the haters. Your voice and style are memorable. I’ll never forget “down with the butt, up with the gut”. :)

[@lanya47]

Also, "sit yo ass down!" Lol very effective

[@strangemagick8903]

I keep my 'snacks' tight. 😛

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww thank you guys so much!

[@Osos-man]

DRIVE A TINY CAR!!

[@lauracallegaro8903]

Same!

[@sarahitsallaboutmedixson6031]

Your voice isn't annoying. You speak with great emphasis and motivation. I love it! I get so motivated from your voice whereas I can't wait for the next skating session. I put my skates on and practice somethings in my house

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much. It is a strange thing as when someone says something like that, you think it must be true. Then I think well "f*ck it!" I can't do a thing about it! LOL!

[@Roger-hp1yg]

As common to the girl who said your voice is annoying that isn't right. I like hearing you talk. With that said thanks for the vid very helpful. Next time I go skating I'll try theses moves lol. Thanks again.

[@amicuslupus72]

a) Your voice is definitely NOT annoying b) Your online tutorials are invaluable c) your advice to keep practicing is spot on. It takes hours and hours of practice to become naturally talented. I'm not naturally talented so I practice, fall down, get up and practice some more. You rock Dirty Deborah Harry. Thank you for taking the time to make and post these vids.

[@z8whit1]

Hey Deb.... Just wanted to say thanks for all the videos you’ve made... My girlfriend was shaming me at the local skating rink for not commenting on any of the videos... But she was telling me how much all the practice and research has been paying off, so thank you and please keep doing what you do!!!

[@margeauxmcclelland3338]

I love your videos and your positivity! Every time I watch I feel jazzed to get on wheels again.

[@fernandaolguin5839]

I always get so excited when she uploads a new video❤️❤️

[@michaelng1008]

Love your voice. It’s gritty and “dirty”. I hang on every word... Keep it coming

[@thehiphypnochick]

I think your voice is memorable, enthusiastic and confident ~ I want to pay attention to everything you say...what more can you ask for in a teacher??

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww thank you very much :)

[@nobloomersboomer4936]

She's absolutely onto something...I need to write that down..."makes you wanna listen 🎶 to her every word...comes straight from deb dir's heart ❤

[@paularnold3315]

Best voice, best teacher with best dirt..

[@quasimodo614]

Arrrhh, I love your voice. Full of passion and enthusiasm 🥰

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

awwww thank you :)

[@plantifulvegan4198]

Your voice isn't annoying, I've listened to hours of it. If listening made me a great skater I'd be Olympic quality.

[@TheSimplegal]

I so appreciate your tutorials! I feel like a lot of cool skate moves are learned organically, but for those of us who don’t have a ton of time to skate, we appreciate these detailed tutorials! They are also inspiring! Can’t wait until I can get to a flat big spot to practice (instead of my sloped and scruffy driveway). Keep em coming!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I totally agree with you. Skaters who can go to a rink will learn a skill and then that will naturally lead to another due to time on skates. I will continue to do these sorts of tutorials to bring these skills to those who don't have rink access.

[@strangemagick8903]

You just made me like you EVEN more. 😆 Way to zap energy from negativity. *I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!* Its why I'm skating again. 💙💙💙

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much. Welcome back to skating!!!

[@ecotique]

Wow. Your voice is music to my ears! I can listen to you all day. Thank you for all of your videos! Im 51 and just getting back into skating. You’re teaching me so much! Thank you thank you!

[@tokunbomusic]

Your voice is the best. I hear you talking to me in my head all the time when I practice "head turns shoulder... snacks tight..." I love it!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh this makes me soooo happy!

[@tokunbomusic]

@@Dirtydeborahharry ♥♥♥

[@kdunn2928]

Your energy is contagious and you responded to the negative criticism with grace. You speak from a place of confidence and experience and you give us the steps to improve that no one can question.We appreciate what you’ve shared because your regular viewers (like me) have grown so much and enjoy listening to you. This is a great video. I learn something from you every week DD 😘 I watch sometimes just to here you say, “keep snack area tight”. That will never get old to me 😂

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you soooo much. Your comment if very encouraging to me. I will keep making these videos if skaters like you benefit :)

[@futurernfrancine4660]

Love the slider skates, very chic!!! This video helped me realize I might be able to consider myself advanced. 🤗 I always say I'm intermediate, but I can do everything you just did and more. Thank you for the video!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Keep rollin'! You will only get better and better.

[@DawnSmithaanddinsurance]

I love all you do and especially your voice. I hang on your every word,,,chin up, shoulders straight "snacks tight"....I love you⛸️⛸️❤️

[@jasminerobinson231]

I love these videos and find them helpful. I need to get back out there skating at least weekly again!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YES! I am uploading weekly so let me be your reminder :)

[@otisgoree5711]

Your voice is not annoying it's beautiful and direct everything is not for everybody you are hands-down the best technical teacher my go-to

[@JaimeReis40]

Your class at 4 minutes and 34 is very important, in that spinning step. That's what I was looking for Deborah, thank you very much.

[@angierandall5766]

I am loving your videos!! You address every question and concern that I have. I swear you're reading my mind lol! I was a rink rat throughout my childhood. Once I had kids, I stopped skating, gained a ton of weight, and was just miserable. What made it worse was that my boys were fabulous skaters and I was always at a rink somewhere watching my oldest son compete in speed skating. I am now 46 and started back skating about 4 years ago. I am trying to find my style again, but fear of falling keeps me from mastering anything. Your videos have helped me to realize that falling is a must in skating and inevitable lol. I am so happy I found you and will continue to watch! Thank you! Angie Pensacola, Fl.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww this is a great comment. Welcome back to skating and never leave it again :)

[@keeblerette86]

It’s like you know what I’m struggling with right when it happens! ❤️ Thanks Deb

[@keeblerette86]

PV- your voice is so not annoying!

[@galakari]

Your voice gets the message across! Lol! I love your vids, and envy you that awsome roller rink! If I could, I would've loved to come there AND listen to your voice live! Love and light from icy Norway!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww thank you. I swear I do my best.

[@LCCasapulla]

Thanks for another useful lesson!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are very welcome.

[@Luvguana]

I Love Love Love your energy. I wish I had known about you when I lived in So. Cal... I’ve been skating since I was about 7 yrs. old I am going on 48 yrs. next month. Thanks for being so freaking awesome..

[@benreev2811]

You have 44k subscribers ma'am, so apparently your voice isn't that bad! You just keep teaching and we'll keep learning 😉

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Right?! Can't be that bad! LOL!

[@JenniferRobinBerryca]

YES!!!!! This is one of those moves I've been wanting to learn for a while. You make this so approachable. I love your voice, love your technique.

[@moomodeon]

Thank you for this lessons 😇

[@jeannerleclaire]

I don't find it annoying at all. Love to see and hear your videos. Keep them coming!

[@CrypticLizardPoetry]

Im gettin some skates tomorrow and im so excited and your vids are perfect

[@Prince_Charming_1]

I watched every videos you have shared and rewatching them again over and over to learn and practice.

[@JaimeReis40]

At 3 minutes, and 29 that turn and stop, that you do are incredible Deborah.

[@tracyheath6076]

Thursdays mornings at our rink is the the adult skate and afterwards I always quickly see if you have loaded a new video. AND YES you have Oh boy, more learning videos to be a better skater. I get excited and quickly tell my friend that you have uploaded another video. She also skates at the adult skate session who also watches you and appreciates your videos. Every session we talk about your videos and how wonderful you are at helping us learn more moves !!! Thank you Ms. Deborah !!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

awwwww thank you so much :) I am so happy to read this!!

[@LbabeT]

Awww I love your voice! You remind me of my aunt sherry, I don’t get to see her too often.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I already want to be friends with Aunt Sherry :)

[@JoJoMaMa_]

So grateful for your channel. Always inspiring and always so helpful. You rock ♥️

[@Ur2ez4me81]

You make it seem so easy & that rink is gorgeous...

[@dlovely4957]

Hey D.D., I just want you to know, for months I've been watching your videos giving me motivation to skate after my chemotherapy is over. I've been practicing my stance and turns in my living room with socks on. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these teaching videos. Much love😌😌😌

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Oh this is great! I am so happy that you like the videos and that you find them helpful. I can't wait to hear how skating helps you recover.

[@dlovely4957]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Oh I am counting down the treatments. I can't be inside after I'm done for awhile but when I'm done I will practice outside. Can't wait and I will keep you updated 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Osos-man]

Thank God for that voice! It cuts right thru the airport runway sounds from those marble wheels! 🤣🤣 Anyway, fun video!. Way to rock it! I can do these elements but I watch the video all the way to the end anyway!. Talk to ya soon!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Right!??? LOL! The wheels are soooooooooooooo loud. I am going to get a mic.

[@Osos-man]

@@Dirtydeborahharry 😉😉👋

[@claudianowakowski]

@@Dirtydeborahharry Those must be very hard wheels.

[@bobbyjones858]

Miss DD, my husband and I have been blading for over twenty years and just recently started to ballroom skate with them. Getting good! I've been on quads for a couple of years now while my husband only dared a few months ago. Both are such different worlds, but I started because I wanted the fun challenge. I'm decent but I love your videos to help us both out. We know skating very well, but your videos are giving us so much more to learn! I especially love the tiny tips and tricks you give to help with all the AHA! moments. Skating is simply too fun not to try new things with it and you give us all that! Love to you and the skate community! We don't have a skate community so much here and search for the Skate Love wherever we can get it! Roll On...

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are going to find that ballroom is very, very close to skating!!!! How fun :)

[@ct3pfd817]

Nice and flowing moves

[@simonejeanette7066]

Please don't stop making videos about skating!!! I'm so glad I clicked on your video!

[@schnookyface]

My friend and I find ourselves at the rink saying UP UP UP and snacks tight! Down with the butt! We love you and remember what you say! It's not like we can watch videos while skating at the rink so we remember what you say!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

OMG! That is soooooooooooooooooooooooo great :) I am soooooooooooo happy.

[@nobloomersboomer4936]

My sister and I wanna do a skatecation to your rink!!! Thanks for your time and help 🙂

[@SMARTISMEE]

I'm lovin' your teaching style!!! ❤👍🏾😊🤩 And I'm super impressed with your contol on fibers!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you very much.

[@reneecoleman4810]

Great vid as always. I'm still struggling with transitions. I've watched all of your videos and others. Going to try to make it to Monday's for help. Thanks for the video.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yes. Please come down. I would be glad to help.

[@jaimereis285]

That braking you did is spectacular Déborah. 

[@Kari-SF]

Dirty you are the best teacher on KZbin. I love your videos!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I will do my best to live up to that title :)

[@AmandaSkate]

Wha?! I ❤️ your voice and your sense of humor.

[@Tiff0324]

I love learning lessons from you, so simple and easy to understand.

[@monyavanderpool1169]

Your voice is beautiful. Thank you for all your info and very helpful tutorials.

[@triplangni2794]

I never get tired watching your vids.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much!

[@katelanchbury4848]

Hi Debs. Love this! I'm definitely going to give this a try. One question I have for you, coming out of it onto the straight with all the weight on the right leg, on this side I find I vere off to the right. On my left foot I can hold a straight line no problem but on my right I feel like I'm doing it the same way, conversely, but I always drift. Any tips on what I might be doing wrong on my right side? 😊😘

[@SkatenBren]

Your detailed instructions work great! Thanks for sharing :)

[@Cranker-Ken]

Thank you so much for your easy to understand lessons! I’ve been skating for years and I’m finally understanding body weight transfer,edges, and bending the knees!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You're so welcome!

[@OasisOfBeauty]

I've been trying to learn this forever! Thank you!!!

[@taaliyahnatasha4967]

You're such a good teacher! I watch these videos at night and the next day I'm outside scissoring, crossing over, turning and skating backwards 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ today I fell lol I tend to automatically (want to) press on my right stopper when my turn to going backwards is complete, so I attempted to keep my momentum and I lost my footing lol but I laughed it off and tried again! I know I'll get it perfected soon. Btw I love your voice! You project and you sound so enthusiastic all the time, I can tell you love this, hence why I enjoy all your videos! IF YOU DON'T HAVE HATERS YOU AIN'T POPPIN!! 😂😂

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

This comment made me SMILE! It will probably make me smile all day long. Thank you :)

[@taaliyahnatasha4967]

@@Dirtydeborahharry 🤗 you're welcome!!

[@QuelaMeownston]

I like your voice, Dirty! Especially when it’s breaking down technique and encouraging me to get out there and skate. Thanks for all you do, you’re the raddest.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I appreciate that! I really do.

[@imightbejenna]

You're amazing.. I love your passion! Thank you for teaching us! 😀

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

My pleasure to do so :)

[@AshA-mw3xl]

Sqweeeeee!!! yay it's Dirrrrtttyyyy!! I saw the notification come up earlier and couldn't watch just yet. But now I can. Hey, btw.. I had the privilege and joy watching you teach another gal in a roller derby video. So much fun!!

[@shaw0haus]

You're great! Thanks for the awesome tips and your spirit!

[@derrick6058]

I enjoy your videos very Informative 😉😉

[@seancurtin5131]

First off, I love your voice DDH, it makes the video exciting because I can hear your passion and enthusiasm for amazing skill that is Roller Skating. So please don't take any negativity to heart there, how else can you explain as amazingly as you do without saying something? What do some people want DDH holding up punch cards like an old Bob Dylan music video or something? Just keep being your awesome self and you won't hear the negativity over the sound of your own awesome. Now something more on topic I'd like to share as an amateur is the awkward feeling of skating backwards which forms part of this amazing technique and what I wanted to share was that a great way to get a bit of confidence(something that really helped me) is to practice skating around your local rink in both directions. I found that was great for getting both sides of my body balancing better. Now I've started a little backwards and DDH's video was great for this. I'm still an awkward looking slow poke but it's let's of fun. What she declares here is so true, it's all in the balance and weight shifting(and learning to factor in both sides of your body, it's crazy how you first learn your better on one side or direction than the other and I haven't seen a single skater yet who doesn't show that a little when they skate. Skate on skaters.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate your support. You are so right about skating in both directions. It will help you develop as a skater in many ways!

[@lindsaylu8]

I can’t wait to try this. I have been wanting to learn footwork like this. Love it!

[@bette1336]

Came back a year after first seeing this and I am ready to tackle it. Thank you so much for these amazing videos!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mohamadalyammahi8651]

I will go to my first class tomorrow. I hope 🤞🏽 it goes well for me 🙂 I have the theory part from you but I need to put it in practice

[@pheonixleaf9810]

I love your voice... keep teaching, woman!

[@Oaktreealley]

I wish I could come to so cal to see you for a lesson! 😊 ❤️. I’ll do my best in the nearest parking lot. Haha. 👍🏼

[@alistairkok]

YES! Beautiful footwork and transitions around the corner of the rink! I will be incorporating this step sequence for sure, and after the step forward down the straightaway, a long spiral down the length of the rink. I love it. Maybe that right freeleg extension after the mohawk before the cross over -- is it a "chasse"? In one of your future footwork videos, could you please also go over outside mohawks? Opening my hips enough for those is one of my biggest skating challenges. Thank you again! I love this video content and style!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I love how you are always thinking of the artistic side of things in skating. I would love to skating with you.

[@alistairkok]

Dirty School of Skate OMG, that would be a dream come true! Someday when this COVID pandemic is over, I am going to make the trip down to FVSC!

[@patriciamcconnell356]

I came up on your KZbin Channel by accident one Day and I really enjoy watching you Skate. Back when I was Younger we would go Skating every weekend. I never was good at it but I wanted to be. I fell one night and hurt my knee pretty Bad and that was the end of my Skating Days. You make it look So easy and so much Fun. While I will enjoy watching you, I couldn't see myself in a pair of Skates again. Do you ever have any Older People wanting to learn to Skate. By Elderly I mean over 50?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

People over 50 come back to skating all the time. They remember skating regularly as children and most often learning on their own. If you regularly move your body (walk, yoga, lift) then it should not be a big problem at all. If you do not move your body regularly, I would suggest starting there as you will need to have pretty sharp body awareness to pick up skating.

[@patriciahernandez2132]

Hi Dirty 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you for another great tutorial!! I have been playing it safe w scooter pushes, so am excited to try this corner negotiation skill!!! Can we ever meet Hubby Dirty Harry in your videos?

[@JaimeReis40]

At 2 minutes and 29 seconds, your step of crossing your legs to assist in complying with the curve is spectacular Deborah, I will try one of these days. From Jaime Reis.

[@jodithecheeselady]

Great video. Love you, your voice, your positivity and girrrrl your hair is stunning today.

[@jaden3259]

You should give a tutorial about speedskating. I’ve been skating for two years now and I really enjoy Speedskating And I will like to learn how to get better at it.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

LOVE speed skating! Maybe I will do a video about how to skate the rink and increase speed effortlessly.

[@AB-zm4mj]

Just saying... You're voice is amazing 💕💕💕

[@ayllaaylla1]

Your voice is great!❤💞❤

[@AbigailKwan]

I can't wait to try this!!!!

[@JaimeReis40]

I love to watch and I'm curious to learn how you can make this rotation in progress?

[@yvonnetavares9802]

Your so beautiful 😍 thank you for the new videos! You Rock

[@Ur.Fav.Raccoon]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S.they help me A LOT A LOT.😁

[@JaimeReis40]

Deborah is a great teacher, in this specialty of skating, so today make the video of the best time of the day I send you to see. Have a nice Wednesday day. Kisses.

[@ladypenelope99]

You’re voice isn’t remotely annoying! 🤗 It sounds great...even from all the way over here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 UK! ☺️ I’m just waiting for the weather to get better over here, so that I can get outside and start practising what you’re teaching us. We don’t have roller rinks in abundance here, like you do in the US 👎🏻

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Hello Scotland!!!! We are all obsessed with Outlander here! LOL!

[@CherryFruitSnack]

Woah! Explaining that thing about lifting with your hip, not your foot REALLY made sense. Thanks 💖🙏

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Right!? It is so simple and so powerful.

[@rootuser5652]

I’m not sure who called your voice annoying , but that is far from wrong . I love your voice . It’s easy to listen to , understand , and you speak very clearly and confident . Ignore the haters . Any-who , is all American plus wheels good ? Will I get that slick wheel feeling ?

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww thank you. I figure to just keep doing what I am doing and not worry about it. All American Plus wheels are great. They are made of Vanathane … they will slide but give you enough grip for control.

[@Magromancer]

awesome video! I was wondering if you’d be able to do a video explaining all the different types of skates? I’ve noticed there’s a bunch of them like, Indoor, Outdoor, Indoor/Outdoor, Derby, Dance, but I’ve got no idea what those mean. oh and it took me a while but I’ve finally watched all of your videos 😊 can’t wait to utilize all of these on the floor.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I have a video regarding different skates but this sounds like I could really expand on it soooo I will! Thank you so much for the suggestion.

[@Magromancer]

Dirty School of Skate thanks 😊 one thing I forgot about, if you could let us know if I want to do both indoor and outdoor skating but only have an indoor or outdoor skate, would it be possible to skate outdoors with indoor skates or indoor with outdoor skates by changing the wheels or would you need to buy a new pair of skates for indoor and outdoor skating?

[@Janelljos]

Your voice is in no way annoying. Love your videos!!

[@buckiebuk]

Hi fantastic advice and really detailed...whats the name of the wheels you have on your skates and size..they look really small :)

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Sure Grip Original Phenolics

[@thehappiestgilmore2977]

I had a yoga teacher tell me once that if you want something to go up, focus on what is going down. That’s served me in so many ways. Especially skating.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

That is a great way to think about it!

[@JaimeReis40]

This class of yours is the most profitable class of all that I have attended Deborah, congratulations, skates very well. I love watching you skate. Send me the links to your classes. Kisses from Jaime Reis.

[@chachihernandez7060]

I got my skates last 3 days ago and i still working on scissors. Its slow progress but its progress.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Progress! Progress is everything. Enjoy the journey.

[@dodofilms8444]

I love your voice, and please keep using it just like you have been, girl! If you have a chance one day, I'd love some instruction on 'shuffle' skating.

[@GospelGoGo411]

Can you do a video on shuftin body weight when trying to Snap?

[@lauracallegaro8903]

Thanks once again for explaining moves, which seemed just so complex to me, in such a so well detailed and easy way. Since I started to practice watching your video, I've already unlocked many things and fears cause now I know a bit more the mechanics.

[@Hello_Chibi]

Your skates are interesting:0 vintage docs? and no toe stops? Amazing balance! Btw thank you so much for these videos :) very much appreciated!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

All of my skate setups are detailed in the video description boxes. These are Stacy Baldwin boots. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Am I the ONLY one who has watched past videos and - in the beginning - was yelling "Ohh! DOUGHNUTS!" ???? LOL

[@dropdead266]

Another great video!!! Thank you for being a part of my skating journey! Just a little curious, what’s your zodiac sign? ☺️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am a Gemini!

[@dropdead266]

Dirty School of Skate GEMINI QUEEN!!!! 😍