roller-disco

Seventies skating fad

Roller-disco is a style of disco dancing performed on roller skates, or a venue where such skating takes place.

The activity peaked in popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, combining the era's disco music and fashion with skating: The old rink hosts roller-disco nights on Saturdays.

The term evokes nostalgic kitsch.

skating

rink

Enclosed skating surface

  • wheelsCircular rotation devices
  • quadsFront thigh muscles
  • skatesWheeled or bladed footwear

glide · spin · rollerblades · balance · speed · turns · freestyle · jam · pivot · crossovers

music

funk

Depression or groove music

  • grooveNarrow cut or routine
  • beatRhythmic pulse or strike
  • basslineLow-register musical foundation

synthesizer · DJ · turntable · soul · boogie · rhythm · vinyl · mixtape · tempo · hook

fashion

sequins

Small reflective fabric ornaments

leotard · headband · legwarmers · spandex · hotpants · halter-top · jumpsuit · neon · sweatband · velour

nightlife

crowd

Large public gathering

  • limboState of uncertain waiting
  • spotlightConcentrated illumination source
  • partyGathering for celebration

socializing · fun · laughter

retro

seventies

1970-1979 period

groovy · jukebox · boombox · arcade · psychedelic

Opposites
skating surface/venue type

roller-discoice skating

Gliding across frozen surfaces

ice rink · figure skating · ice dancing · hockey rink

cultural era/aesthetic

roller-discogrunge

Accumulated dirt or filth

punk rock · minimalism · classical ballet · square dancing · goth

activity energy/social style

roller-discoquiet contemplation

meditation · library silence · monasticism · silent retreat · hermitage

Family

roller, disco, roll, rolls, rolled, rolling, discos, rollers

Familiarity
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