Turning Around on Roller Skates - Front to Back

[@thehiphypnochick]

You teach like a boss, Dirty! If someone can't learn from you, they shouldn't be on skates!! lol

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

LOL! You are awesome. THank you.

[@sonniejohnson4142]

Agreed!!

[@wanderinghorrors9094]

💯

[@everettduarte2663]

That’s 100% how I feel

[@everettduarte2663]

P.S. just realized I’m on my sons IPad It’s Alexis😁

[@strangemagick8903]

*I did it, I did it!!!!* I finally got to the rink and didn't even fall! I used your hints. Took a couple hours but, I got the basics. THANKS! 💙💙💙💙

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Sooooo exciting!!!!!!!!!

[@Misundrstanding]

How’s it going are you still skating?

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

I’ve been skating 4-6 hours a day for almost a month now, and I got better over night after hearing you talk about shoulders and body weight in one of your videos! Everything I was struggling with clicked! Thank you Debra!! 🥰

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Great to hear! I am so glad you listened to that because it is key!!!! Have fun getting better.

[@TheEmpress33]

Your wheels on that floor is like the equivalent to high heels clacking on the floor. I love it

[@2forwardemail]

I dug out my old skates & have been practicing in the garage. I'm 61!! Dirty's videos have been so helpful!

[@saigesmith8117]

She is the best teacher in KZbin! Period!

[@fernandaolguin5839]

Her videos bring me joy❤️❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Your comment brings me joy :)

[@jenniferc8913]

Dirty Deb makes this look easy; I feel super uneasy still but I appreciate that she breaks the body mechanics down!

[@abelavalos5065]

I’m off to practice this in my living room

[@Unicorn-ti2wv]

Lol same

[@ren-xe4hq]

Lol I have to do it on my nans padio lol ,y street is way to ruff

[@julianalmonster]

ok but can we talk about how beautiful her hair is?????????????

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank you. Truth be told … I have a great hair stylist and a little help from hair that ain't my own ;)

[@sonniejohnson4142]

Yup we sure can!

[@syedazainabfatima.9296]

And what a BEAUTIFUL FACE AND SHIRT

[@IndianBeauty02]

Thats the same thing i said

[@melrio9785]

Right?!? Dirty, your hair is beautiful. You are beautiful. Inside and out. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Dude, you have inspired me to get back on roller skates. I went the other day and had a blast. I'm getting some Sure Grip Boardwalks in black! Thank you so much! Stay awesome!

[@magi-ys6fx]

Omg I’m even laughing at myself!!! I’ve been learning this turn for weeks without luck! Second night in a row I look at your quick videos and I get the mechanics of turning down and I learned backwards skating yesterday !!! I love these videos !!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hyadarooko]

Deb I love your long detailed videos cause they're way more helpful than anything else I've ever used for learning, but these speedy "quick and dirty" ones are sooo good to watch as I'm ready to practice cause with these im not standing in my skates in the middle of the road watching you explain things for 10 mins while already forgetting the first step haha! Just wanted to say thanks for covering all these topics in both video formats!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Excellent feedback. This is extremely helpful to me. Thank you.

[@RunningDarkMare]

I LOVE YOU BIG!!!! SKATED back in the late 70's/80's..... back on my wheels at 63!! your video's have been a life saver helping me regain my skill sets....BTY -- I can't stop practicing : )))

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Rock on!

[@99flutter]

You seriously have no idea how great of a person you are! Not only are you generous enough to give skating lessons to complete strangers online for free, but you're also one of the best teachers I've ever had. I had only gone skating twice before quarantine: on ice I couldn't move, on wheels I couldn't /stop/ moving (until, you know, the floor needed a hug) and now I've been skating every day just trying out your tutorials and I am so proud of myself. I can do so much!! And I'm not giving the floor as many "hugs"!! You are the best!!!! 😊💚

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am sooooooooooooo happy to read this!!!!! Yeah :) "Giving the floor a hug" ... I think I might need to steal that line :)

[@lalagunn1651]

I like to watch the in depth videos in my free time and the quick dirty ones while I’m actually on skates trying to learn! Thank you for everything that you do!!!!!

[@emmalinesteele6517]

If you can't teach it simple then you don't understand it enough really does work with you. I learn and understand stuff so much better when I learn it from you! 😁

[@RachaelDivers]

32 and just started skating for the first time since I was about 10! Religiously watching your videos to learn - wish I lived over your way! Thank you for the amazing videos, you make it feel so easy to understand! xoxo

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Welcome to the world of skating!!!!

[@toyacoco]

Deb, I’ve been watching your videos since BEFORE I got my skates, and you’ve taught me so much!! I nearly cried when finally landed moving front to back smoothly tonight while watching this one! 4mths later lmao. Thank you so much!! 💕✌🏾🙌🏾

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hellcat0618]

I use to skate as a kid but I was never any good. I started again as an adult with my kids. Now my kids are amazing at it and I suckkkkk. However, I've been watching a ton of your videos and while I haven't really mastered anything yet, I do feel like your videos are good solid info and they do make me feel like I stand a chance lol.

[@sagecho2003]

thank you thank you thank you!!! I have been afraid to learn backwards skating for ages and your video took me from terrified to natural and comfortable in just one day! Your descriptions on where to put body weight really helped. Thank you!!!!

[@theoriginalshawty4735]

I recently got my first pair of roller skates and found this video as I was searching through tutorials on KZbin. I will definitely practice a lot. Especially when someone this energetic and happy is teaching me😊✨💕

[@TK3121]

Its been 30 years since I've had skates on. Took my 14 year old and friends to her birthday skate party, I didn't skate but somehow had a strong desire to once again. Bought a pair of VNLA Brass Knuckle 3.0 (Over the top). Haven't been to the rink yet because now I have cold feet. Your videos have been extremely helpful in rebuilding my confidence plus you're Hot 🔥. Thanks for the valuable info!

[@_scottysews]

Last night I watched this video, practising in my bedroom with no skates on, just transferring weight and visualising myself doing a transition. Today I tried to do one with my skates on and it WORKED!! I couldn't believe it! I've watched so many videos about it but something just clicked after watching this one. Thank-you!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@angiemorgan3478]

Love dirty Debbie’s energy 💕💕 so explanatory and so helpful

[@nivyagehlot4752]

I am going roller skating tomorrow and I don’t know how to roller skate so you have actually helped a lot. A BIG Thankyou to you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Thank YOU for watching. I appreciate your support. Have fun!

[@nivyagehlot4752]

Thanks

[@stellavila1990]

I’m a beginner, and the way u teach is Phenomenal!!! I know a lot of people have learned a lot from u... thank u so much!!! ❤️😊

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@heckeon]

6 views 8 likes That's what I like to see

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

hahahhahahah! Right!? Who's got the double-like button?

[@sarah4531]

You make it look so easy! I just ordered my first pair of roller skates and I'm so excited to try them out. I'm good at ice skating, so I'm hoping it'll transfer over! Thank you!

[@teehaynes4371]

I enjoyed that. Thank you. I’m going to work on that today. I’ve been doing it incorrectly. Going to my first out-of-state skate party really inspired me to work more seriously on my skating ❤

[@gingerdad127]

YAS 💯❤❤❤ I have been practising this on my back porch over the past couple of days.... thank you so much from Australia xox

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You're so welcome!

[@samiwoo22]

just realised I have been turning from front to back all completely wrong!!! thank for your quick and dirty videos, they are perfect for a 5mins recap before I hit the roller disco. much love from the U.K

[@ct3pfd817]

Thanks deb

[@RawThesus]

Such a Natural..it's amazing watching how much control you have on skates

[@reneecoleman4810]

I'm so struggling with this. Great instruction but something is not clicking in my head. I cannot roll and transition, I have to come to a stop. I'll keep trying

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Keep trying. It will click.

[@cB-my5db]

If you keep practicing, it will come natural to you! Hang in there! I im not a professional skater, but have skated from elementary school age through my twenties,&did all the moves smoothly. I'm now 50 yrs. old,& need practice, mainly bc my joints arent in the shape tgey were waaay back then😂,& I've developed an issue with dizziness/vertigo over tge yrs. as well, but you'll get tge hang of it!😉

[@Emileemickg]

I’m only on day 5 of roller skating and could not get my turn to backwards down until I watched this video! Absolutely incredible teaching! Felt so good to nail it. Thank you! That weight shift is a game changer!

[@jbman413]

I love your videos. They take me back to the the 70’s where for just a little bit of money, one could escape to a beautiful and fun place to skate, play pin ball, have a snack, or just watch folks having fun. One of life’s simple Beauties. Thanks!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Ain't that the truth. I have been incredibly fortunate as my family opened this rink in 1976 and I had already been skating at 2 other rinks prior. Growing up in this place was soooo much fun.

[@puneetsharma7929]

My kid watched all videos and now he is competing championships in our country India.... He won so many of them🎉🎉🎉🎉... Thank you so much for teaching my kid like the teacher does... Hats off for you

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awwwww that is soooo exciting!!!! Send me a video to [e-mail] ... I would love to see him.

[@dawnjochum4185]

Oh my gosh Dirty, you break things down to the simplest mechanics and seamlessly put all of the components together… love you teachings

[@nykialvarez1066]

Thank you so much for creating content that makes a newbie like me feel so much more confident on my skates. A lot of things started to click once I started watching you! You’re awesome!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad you like them!

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Love your training videos. Easy to understand your instructions. I'm learning a lot from you and will practice until I feel comfortable. Thank you!!!

[@troyhaggard4914]

Ok, I've been watching her videos. She is freaking amazing.

[@alisonwilliams5023]

thanks dirty debs! you taught me how to skate backwards through another one of your videos!! your a legend!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Happy to help!

[@makipops]

When I tell you this was a game changer! I’ve tried practicing transitions with other video lessons before but I just couldn’t do it and gave up trying to learn. I try Deb’s lesson and get it almost immediately?? I was like are you KIDDING??? Thanks so much!!! 😁

[@ginnyli8959]

Nailed it. Learned almost all my skating techniques from you Dirty Skates. Best skate teacher!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

That's awesome!

[@EI_24]

Thank you debs practiced all your tips snd hints in the carpark and within 45mins my transitions are great😊😊😊

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Great job!

[@jeannerleclaire]

Love the shirt Dirty Deb and of course the video

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Awww thanks!

[@sweettemtation]

thank you! i have been asking everyone how they do this and no one could explain it like you just did.I am for sure going to practice this now!!

[@joiheaggans1807]

She literally thought me how to skate. Just from watching these videos🤣😂 this makes more sense than what they tell us. Lol

[@sharee7100]

I just want to say thank you !!! I’ve been watching sooooo many videos on YT trying to figure out how to turn around & still not getting it right. I found your video yesterday and did it on the first try!! All I can say is I looked like a little kid smiling with joy haha. You now have a new subscriber! I can’t wait to learn more

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I'm so glad!

[@seancurtin5131]

Fabulous, you make this look so easy DDH. I've often wondered about this move, I've watched it on the movie Roller Boogie and thought 'man I'd love to be able to do that.'

[@elleyj1754]

I love when you use your phenolic wheels! I love the noise they make.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

LOL! That is awesome as some people hate it. So many skaters wear them at our rink though so the sounds get going like a bee hive.

[@jamilasudi9615]

Hey Dirty! You absolutely teach like a BAWSE! so glad i can find more gals out there who love skating like i do. Thanks!!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I appreciate that!

[@DianaSsw]

What a great teacher!! As a begginer, you explained me exactly what i needed to know! SUBSCRIBED!

[@AshA-mw3xl]

Dirrrtyyy!!! You're vids bring me so much joy!! Thank you So Much!!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

This comment brings me JOY!!!

[@katerinarich9626]

You are the best! I feel like I learned this just by looking at it, thank you 💓

[@raniqueblackman8096]

Deb you are so blessed loved you not only radiate love and light and I wish my family owned a rink I would be there 24/7 I got some Jackson vista viper from the shop you referred thanks for the amazing video your my Aunt Deb now lol stay safe and blessed love from San Diego!❤

[@EmilyBeanz]

Hey girl, heeeeey! Lovin’ this video! The added text is awesome along with this “dirty version”.

[@manndie1498]

You really are a phenomenal teacher! You’ve inspired me... just got new roller skates yesterday... I will need to practice, practice, practice! Haven’t been on skates in 25 years 😬

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Welcome back!!! You can do it!

[@valerielambsteece4615]

Wearing a boot cause I didn’t follow these directions - gonna watch again🧡

[@roxymidna1567]

Your videos have helped me become an amazing skater so thank you!!

[@chavagittytyrnauer8976]

Love the music at the end makes it more entertaining

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

This is the artist: kzbin.info/door/O_grnSve6U4EEMDAeAbnqg

[@chavagittytyrnauer8976]

Thanks

[@justthatgamergirl1]

Hi Dirty, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the videos you put out. All the progress I’ve made rollerskating has been helped along by your videos and it brings me so much joy to actually get something and do it right. Not sure how I’d properly learn without you, especially in a pandemic. It’s like the way you explain things just clicks. Thank you! ❤️

[@southernboymoneyshipmusicgroup]

She's simply amazing♥️

[@CindyBallreich]

I suppose I should practice turning to the right some day.

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

As this is the internet and I have no idea where you are...it's too bad we can't get together. I need to practice turning to the left! LOL

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

YES! You know I love a good clockwise skater :)

[@sarawilson6940]

Your videos are so helpful!! It makes things just click!!

[@chydid-7202]

I love your videos soo much. It’s soo much help. Especially when it comes to the explaining on your posture.

[@Danaizhaw12]

Thank you so much for your videos!!! Today I finally understood what I was doing and my transitions are really coming along. Thanks queen!!!!

[@kathoh6855]

Thank you for the reply:) I am practicing transitions in my kitchen and tomorrow after work I’ll head for my favourite car park to practice more. (The hitting the grass works but it’s messy and as a middle aged woman, very undignified, like I care!)

[@nataliejohnson9723]

I am SO grateful for your channel. You are a truly gifted teacher- you’re helping me level up so quickly. I’m a dancer who, on my first go with roller skates (zero experience or instruction) fell into a front split on Venice beach hahaha good thing I was warm!! 🙄😂🙏🏼 coulda been real real bad 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 Thank You 💛💛💛

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

OMG ... Natalie ... I am so happy to hear you are a dancer when I read "fell into a front split"! I would not have had a good experience! Dancers make great skaters!

[@Lixxy-_-1]

I did it! It took a day or two but a lot faster then other vids. Thx!!!

[@valerieward7525]

Thank you so much! You’re such a great teacher. This is the one thing I’ve been trying to figure out, now that I’m getting confident in skating backwards.

[@sandykl]

Lovvvve your outfit!!!!! Super cute. Thanks for detailed tutorial. Exactly what I needed

[@kdunn2928]

❤️ the music. It’s a nice touch

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I know right ?! Larson McDonald is the artist. Here is his channel kzbin.info/door/O_grnSve6U4EEMDAeAbnqg . He is amazing.

[@wailunkwok5483]

Wonderful teaching! Thanks

[@gabrielleslopez]

Omg! I just started learning transitions two weeks ago and have been super struggling when I practice! This video couldn't have come at a better time!! Love your breakdowns of foot placement and weight shifting, will keep them in mind when I practice tomorrow morning, thank youuu! ❤️

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Yes :) Go practice and have fun.

[@H_Shaw]

I really needed this. Thanks Deborah!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Glad to be of service.

[@candydinaso3270]

So anxious to get back into skating. It's been YEARS and I've been craving it. I know exactly what skates I want to purchase, however, they are sold out EVERYONE online. More than likely everyone in quarantine has the same idea: get out and skate. Thank you for your videos! I have watched nearly all of them to get a "refresher" and you are so detailed and make learning (or in my case, re-learning) to skate less stressful. Also, I gotta say, you're beautiful and I love your shirt!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

I am sooooo excited for you!

[@yvonnetavares9802]

This is just what I needed! I've been trying to learn transitions. I suck but I hope this helps me. Thank you as always ❤️🌈👍

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You DO NOT SUCK … you are learning. That is the great joy of this practice. You will get better and through that you will learn more about yourself and realize that a lot more is achievable. Good luck to you skater!

[@JoJoMaMa_]

You make it look so easy peasy!

[@charlingcj]

Thanks for all your videos, I’ve been practicing the basics this entire week and there has been such a fast improvement!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Keep it up!!!

[@toby9999]

I'm blown away by how small those wheels look!

[@LGFITNESS1]

The other day at our local roller skating rink, my friend was practicing a backwards dip and I was like “Wow…that looks so smooth!” and she replied “I learned it from watching Debbie”; so I asked “Who’s Debbie?” and she went like “From the Dirty School of…” Before she could finish her sentence, I said “Oh “that” Debbie! I love her sooo much! Send me that link, please. I haven’t watched that one…” Sending our love from Galaxy Skateland in Martinsburg, WEST VIRGINIA! YES…we skate here too…”hillbilly” style! LOL 😂 Yeehaw! 🤠 TSM for all your awesome tutorials! Love ya, sweetheart! ❤️

[@magalirobert4815]

Honneslty you explain so good.... Feeling so easy to do it.. Thank you

[@cremer007]

Great video by the way 😄😄 as always

[@JaimeReis40]

I use it to learn more, Deborah of all the advice you have given here in class.

[@cB-my5db]

You are a wonderful skate instructor!! ( just by watching your videos!) I subscribed bc I love rollerskating( not rollerblading though),& I want to keep watching your videos!

[@sunnysolheim2628]

Ohmygosh! 💗😘 did I tell you that I love you! You’re the absolute best!

[@merriedalton3877]

Debbie your skating and videos are awesome! I need to find me a skating rink near me so I can practice this stuff!! 🥰

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Who needs a rink if you've got a driveway, parking lot, local bike trails, a basketball or tennis court, etc.? :) The only thing you can't really do outside is slide because you'll tear your wheels up. :(

[@merriedalton3877]

@@MystiqueRisingSun Good point! Thank you 🥰

[@archystrange13]

I'm totally posting this to our derby new recruits page! Super helpful, thank you!!

[@amanzar8515]

great demonstration, thank you!!

[@Kittielover05]

I order my skates and while im waiting for them to come i have been binge watching your videos

[@SammTheCatt]

I got so excited

[@nantamrat8050]

Wowww u r the best. U taught me to roller skate without falling. U r the best

[@leekozmiccooper7265]

Always helpful and direct..thx

[@TheSimplegal]

You make it look so easy! I better get to practicing.

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

Practice is everything and is literally the most beneficial thing for the mind, body and soul.

[@marinkoch4266]

Thank you Deborah!!

[@brittnijones3188]

Wow if this wasn’t the most helpful video ever. Thank you so much Miss Debra. You’re amazing. Subscribing!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@kendalldenney]

Just discovered your vids...omg I love your energy! Thanks so much for sharing your talents and expertise!

[@Dirtydeborahharry]

You are so welcome!

[@elaven5889]

I actually watch your videos the whole day long😂

[@alanrader3016]

Thanks. You are very helpful!