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A '''roller disco''' is a ] or ] where all the dancers wear ] of some kind (traditional quad or ]). The music played is modern and easily danceable, historically ] but in modern times including almost any form of ] or ]. The concept originated as a ] in the 1970s when the ] craze was at its height, peaking around 1980 and inspiring several roller-disco magazines. In 1984 the ] came to ] and many roller discos popped up all over the country <ref>I love 1984 BBC TV show</ref> {{As of|2006}}, the craze has largely discontinued, although many 1970s era roller-discos are still open and successful. Also, it experienced a mild revival in the early 2000s, especially in the mid-eastern United States{{where|date=April 2014}}, where certain clubs continue to host roller disco nights.<ref></ref> Some now use in-line roller-blades.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} Roller discos are also popular among older ]ren and young ]s, especially for parties. As in other discos, ]s such as ]s and flashing ]s are often used. {{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} To minimise the risk of injury, the organisers of roller discos often only allow participants to skate in one direction at a time, so that they do not crash into one another, although many roller discos have a "free skate" section in the middle of the roller rink.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} |
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A '''roller disco''' is a ] or ] where all the dancers wear ] of some kind (traditional quad or ]). The music played is modern and easily danceable, historically ] but in modern times including almost any form of ], ] or ]. The concept originated as a ] in the 1970s when the ] craze was at its height, peaking around 1980 and inspiring several roller-disco magazines. In 1984 the ] came to ] and many roller discos popped up all over the country <ref>I love 1984 BBC TV show</ref> {{As of|2006}}, the craze has largely discontinued, although many 1970s era roller-discos are still open and successful. Also, it experienced a mild revival in the early 2000s, especially in the mid-eastern United States{{where|date=April 2014}}, where certain clubs continue to host roller disco nights.<ref></ref> Some now use in-line roller-blades.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} Roller discos are also popular among older ]ren and young ]s, especially for parties. As in other discos, ]s such as ]s and flashing ]s are often used. {{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} To minimise the risk of injury, the organisers of roller discos often only allow participants to skate in one direction at a time, so that they do not crash into one another, although many roller discos have a "free skate" section in the middle of the roller rink.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} |
