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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 ] arrived in the ] 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 ].{{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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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 ] arrived in the ] 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 ].{{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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In 2020, ] and roller discos experienced a resurgence in mainstream popularity across the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thecut.com/article/interview-roller-skating-star-oumi-janta.html|title=Was This the Summer You Started Roller-Skating? |work=The Cut |date=28 August 2020 |publisher=The Cut |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/rollerskating-trend|title=Why 2020 Is The Summer Of Rollerskating |work=] |publisher=Vogue |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> The resurgence in popularity for roller skating and roller discos has coincided with a ] revival and a resurgence in other retro phenomena in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/959625.html|title=A comeback of disco amid the COVID-19 pandemic |work=hani.co.kr |publisher=hani.co.kr |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="BI">{{cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/roller-skates-selling-out-americans-seek-nostalgic-pastimes-during-pandemic-2020-9?r=US&IR=T|title=Roller skates are selling out everywhere as Americans seek nostalgic outdoor pastimes that provide a 'light-hearted escape from reality' |work=] |date=2 September 2020 |publisher=Business Insider |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> Some companies selling roller skates in the US were reported to have sold out of roller skates due to high demand.<ref name="BI"/> The resurgence has been powered by social media apps like ], ] and ] which have seen an increase of roller skating-related content.<ref name="BI"/> In ], ], it was reported that the popularity of roller skating was at its highest since the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-30/rollerskating-hobart-tasmania-roller-disco-rollerblade/12602418|title=Rollerskating has become so popular in Hobart that scammers are offering fake tickets|work=] |date=30 August 2020|publisher=ABC News |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> The media has suggested the resurgence in roller skating may be the result of people finding ways to entertain themselves and a form of escape as a result of the ] which has resulted in ].<ref name="BI"/> |
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In 2020, ] and roller discos experienced a resurgence in mainstream popularity across the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thecut.com/article/interview-roller-skating-star-oumi-janta.html|title=Was This the Summer You Started Roller-Skating? |work=The Cut |date=28 August 2020 |publisher=The Cut |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/rollerskating-trend|title=Why 2020 Is The Summer Of Rollerskating |work=] |date=13 August 2020 |publisher=Vogue |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> The resurgence in popularity for roller skating and roller discos has coincided with a ] revival and a resurgence in other retro phenomena in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/959625.html|title=A comeback of disco amid the COVID-19 pandemic |work=hani.co.kr |publisher=hani.co.kr |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="BI">{{cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/roller-skates-selling-out-americans-seek-nostalgic-pastimes-during-pandemic-2020-9?r=US&IR=T|title=Roller skates are selling out everywhere as Americans seek nostalgic outdoor pastimes that provide a 'light-hearted escape from reality' |work=] |date=2 September 2020 |publisher=Business Insider |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> Some companies selling roller skates in the US were reported to have sold out of roller skates due to high demand.<ref name="BI"/> The resurgence has been powered by social media apps like ], ] and ] which have seen an increase of roller skating-related content.<ref name="BI"/> In ], ], it was reported that the popularity of roller skating was at its highest since the 1980s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-30/rollerskating-hobart-tasmania-roller-disco-rollerblade/12602418|title=Rollerskating has become so popular in Hobart that scammers are offering fake tickets|work=] |date=30 August 2020|publisher=ABC News |accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> The media has suggested the resurgence in roller skating may be the result of people finding ways to entertain themselves and a form of escape as a result of the ] which has resulted in ].<ref name="BI"/> |
