How to do a Backstep on Roller Skates - Downtown / Footwork

[@zariahdennis9689]

You taught me so much in my journey with skating I appreciate you fr

[@annawilliamson3205]

Me as well

[@rabbit0877]

HOW good of a teacher is Deb? I can already do this move in my sleep and yet I’m still here watching. Brava, Deb!!

[@brendaaceituno1761]

Wish me luck Dirty, I'm going back to skating tomorrow after 25 years. I did my homework and watched all your lessons. You encourage and inspire me so much. Love from Guatemala ❤🇬🇹 EDIT: I did it I did it I did it! And I didn't fall once! For now I can only go forward but it's a start.

[@Moody_Maybe]

I'm 47 and finally ordered my skates🙂 I miss skating so much! Wishing you the best and have fun!

[@brendaaceituno1761]

@@Moody_Maybe Yay Congratulations! Hope you have fun as 😊

[@lorenzovillegas2457]

Started skating at around 40… 51 now. You got this! Best decision EVER! Be patient and have fun👍🏾👻

[@brendaaceituno1761]

@@lorenzovillegas2457 That's great! Any tips? I'm 41 now and I need all the help I can get.

[@lorenzovillegas2457]

@@brendaaceituno1761 Sure! Keep your knees bent… when you begin to feel loss of balance, bend the knees to lower your center of gravity… this saves me all the time. Try not to look at your feet. Look forward and where you want to go. Learn and practice stopping forward and backward. Also, exercises like Zumba will strengthen all the necessary muscles that relate to skating…. And last, it’s all about the hips… well not all, but upper body movement is so important in terms of what your feet will do. You’ll do well because you’re educating yourself. This will accelerate your progress immensely. Have fun skate sister!✌️🙏🏾

[@angelajordan4414]

OMG my Visit was awesome, I was not advance in skating, therefore staying in the middle was my safety ZONE, but watching all the other skaters was entertaining. love the VIBE, 😂❤

[@Sanford63]

I remember how scary it was when I learned how to backstep! Like I was stepping off a cliff or something. It is a really fun and versatile little step. Thank you, Dirty!

[@jenniferc8913]

You are mind-reader! I literally nailed my downtown last week after watching your tutorial and immediately started working on backstep that same night. I don't know the voodoo that you do, but you do it so well. Get outta my head! Lol. Keep these timely videos coming Dirty!!

[@SaccoBelmonte]

I just love the way you teach. And god I wish I could have such a lovely skate place around my town.

[@dave_dave]

I absolutely love how you fixed your shirt sleeves! It looks really nice on you. I do mine like that too, but just a tad bit higher up on my arms. Once I get past my elbows, I have to wiggle them the rest of the way up. For some reason, they go up smooth until they get to elbow length.

[@raundimoore-kondo4493]

The way you break it down makes it feel so attainable. And my god, what a badass spot!

[@pamdolls]

🙌🏻 thank you Deborah!!!

[@frederickharrid2726]

Debbie you’re are awesome. I visited during Super Bowl week from DC. I would love to see you do a video of transitioning from backwards to forwards by crossing over the leg of the side you are turning to face forward again. I see people do it and it just seems so difficult. Again, while skating backwards they swing either leg across the other and transition back to forward.

[@shellibabick]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@MiraPink]

I'm finally getting back to skating and your videos and lovely personality have helped me immensely. You're a really amazing teacher

[@SkateCritic]

Girl, What rink is that? 😍

[@carolrhoden5370]

Thank for a fantastic demonstration

[@lelajenkins3213]

Been waiting on the going backwards version for so long! Thanks!!

[@MrTritoshka]

Thank you Dirty Deb! Hi from Switzerland as always!

[@joannamendelsohn4071]

Thanks dirty you're the best!

[@gummibearwright]

Love your videos!!!

[@daveybaker5583]

Hey thanks for another great vid and WHERE ARE YOU SKATING? Looks coool!

[@jessijacobs8]

OMG what a cool skill!!! 🤩🤩 So far away from this but #goals 🤘🤘🙏🙏

[@kareemrichards8635]

You make it look so easy, thanks for your cool moves, the fancy footwork and your patience. Thanks for sharing

[@Mayonez891]

A new video from my girl Debra! Thank you so much for all your instructions!! I've learned so much in the last month, learning how to skate. You're the most fun instructor ♥️♥️

[@joannamendelsohn4071]

I love this video! I mean I love all of your videos but this one is like top 3! So perfect 👌

[@pjewellful2012]

Luv your videos!!

[@jennifernicolls4664]

Yaaay!! Ty gorgeous skating 👼!! You’ve always got the most thorough tutorials! And you are so patient to go over and over til we get it!! You da best!!🙌🙌🙌💓💓

[@AutmnJoy]

Your videos are so helpful! I practice everyday with your help! Thank you!

[@nellgrill3845]

Great show & explanation! Backward skating = backward strut. Chicago area old school 🏫!!

[@jamsk8er670]

Thank you Dirty! I have a dance and freestyle competition, Sunday, and in one of the dances we are focusing on cross behinds. I have not mastered them, yet. So, I'm going to practice in my living room doing "The Downtown" Thank you for our instruction!

[@breadcatdev]

Your videos have helped me so much :D these are ace!

[@ladykay8183]

I grew up skating even worked at my local rink but stop skating for about 15+ years and decided to start again and boy am I rusty but these videos are a great help in getting going again

[@jimjohnson8329]

The best you are thanks

[@nobodybizness69]

Thanks for this video. 💯🙏I been practicing for dayz on my downtown after watching you.😳😍 It's a blessing to see you read my mind 🤓,,along with the comments.💯🙏 That back step has been super tough for me🤔😢

[@lougotz2861]

# best skate videos , great personality and smile 😉

[@chanellie86]

I am a very experienced inline skater but I can’t skate well on roller skates. I get so depressed at skating rinks because I can’t skate that well on roller skates. I learned inline skates first as young as 5 I’m 36 next month. I am going to master roller skate someday! I will definitely go to the website mentioned in this video so I can get the right skates I need. Btw…I love this channel!!!

[@leticiaescandon2363]

Thank you now it makes sense 😁😊

[@EttaJanesVintage]

Thank you!

[@tomciras6672]

Hi Dirty Deborah Harry, love your videos, you make learning fun. My dirty secret is I take the Downtown to the ice rink, which is downtown,,. anyway I'm ordering a Dirty School of Skate Zip Hoodie today, thanks Dirty!

[@cherell721]

I'm definitely going to practice this! How often do you have to clean your wheels? Mines get dirty pretty quick and it's really frustrating!

[@jamsforsale6767]

She seems such a cool person to be around

[@Mrslorri1]

Hey Dirty, can you do a revision on this video to discuss how to handle rolling backwards when you get the tuck behind down pat? Please and thank you 🛼

[@kydspaz3737]

When u see me it’s like magic in I would not have this skill if it wasn’t for this lady like 🤘🏾

[@AlinaKhan-jg6iy]

Can you also do inline skating ?

[@sandynugraha722]

Well Dirty, can I do that back step with them big-ass toe stop installed? Plus I'm on my outdoor wheels. Sometimes I got frustrated practicing downtown.

[@chevylaw3301]

Hello dirty DH a Angel on wheels for me correction !!!

[@elizabethbrink476]

Dirty, I started skating at the end of 2020. I had only been skating a few months and feeling pretty good with where I was skill wise. Then June 2021 my family and I moved from Cali to Missouri, to the country! Needless to say, no more slapping on skates and just going outside to skate! Also, I was 3 months prego. I’m 3 months postpartum and anywhere I drive I am checking out those parking lots! Lol I’m craving skating but I’m nervous about starting all over! How can I get re motivated and over the fear of “starting over” ? Is skating like riding a bike? Thanks! Gosh I wish I could have come back to your rink one last time! Lots of fond memories there!

[@lorenzovillegas2457]

Dang… I feel ya. I live in the country… have to drive over an hour to the nearest rink. Long winters… skating is the best! Never give up! 💪🏿

[@wo0o0o0ho0o0]

Where is this rink you're skating at?

[@jimmyjones1031]

What rink is this

[@MSWHITE19901]

Nice save on the "thigh" instructors.lol

[@jaimereis285]

Dirty boa tarde, gosto mesmo de te ver a fazer essas passagens andar para trás com as pernas e com patins. Irei experimentar. Obrigada pela ideia. Irei experimentar. Um abraço do teu aluno e amigo, Jaime Reis.

[@carmenl1668]

HI Dirty how are you? Love your videos and come to Ohio sometime.

[@lauralime]

Hey Dirty! I'm looking to upgrade my skate setup, I have wide feet, currently using skates with no heel height, and I get a lot of pain on the bottom of my feet. I'm looking into either the Boardwalk skate or the Moxi Panther. Could you suggest which one might be better for me?

[@Tina-sg6nq]

I have the boardwalks and I love them! They're suede so they mold quite a bit to your foot shape after just a bit of use. The heel height however ive heard is a bit lower compared to an artistic skate heel, but ive honestly not had an issue with my suregrips being uncomfy! Everyone I know with moxis has loved them as well but I think the boardwalks are pretty comparable in quality(and like $100 cheaper lol)

[@lauralime]

@@Tina-sg6nq thanks for your thoughts! Yeah the price of the Moxi skates is a real deterrent, I mean I know they are high quality, but there are other high quality skates out there too! Sometimes I feel like you are paying more just to say you have Moxis on ur feet and honestly I'm not all about that.... I like the idea of slightly lower heel height of the Boardwalks too, since I get more foot pain the higher the heel. OK so it's settled, I'm going with the pink boardwalks! 😁😎🥳

[@chevylaw3301]

Hello dirty DH I love to watch you. Is a angel wheels for men ok !!!!! Hello from Florida

[@ertfgghhhh]

Where are u today?

[@kamibrown8947]

Same! Want to know where you are!?!

[@nellgrill3845]

Isn't she usually at her. ""home"" area skating rink 😉. Which would b,. In long beach,. Ca.. (perhaps)🙂

[@morningbird153]

Looks like some lucky person’s basement lol. I want that in my house. The wall art is awesome too.

[@jessicabrown3184]

Leg open to kick bad guys/girls in the face