You’re the best teacher Dirty! I’ve been skating for 3 weeks here in London and your videos are a godsend, super clear and so encouraging. Thanks so much!
Me too! I literally say them as I skate and it’s nice, after years of doing dance choreo and learning routines it’s the same concept and makes everything easier for me
I took the plunge today and skated a bunch the first time since I was a kid. I can't tell you how helpful and frankly inspirational your videos are. I followed all of your beginner tips, did my drills, took things slow, got low when I almost fell, and stopped with the knowledge that I'd be back tomorrow. Thank you for being a bad ass light in dark times, and for encouraging all of us (no matter what we tell ourselves) to get out there, practice, and have fun.
LIFT THE HIP! That was the golden nugget of info I needed to do this successfully! Thank you so much Dirty- I can’t tell you how much you videos have helped my skate journey and how much I appreciate you listening to your viewers :) Your infectious enthusiasm always makes me so excited to go out an practice again!
Something that might help those of you trying to get this. .. its 100% weight transfer from 1 foot to the other in the transition. Once you turn your foot backwards and you set it down you instantly put all the weight on that foot allowing the other to turn. good luck skaters. you rock Deb.
Honestly that helps a lot. I hate my brain and how it just refuses to grasp the simple concepts but absolutely nails cartwheels on wheels? Get it together brain!
@@MakerOfChase some of it could be muscle memory too. When your casually skating just lift 1 leg keeping all your weight on 1 leg while you roll. this will help strengthen your muscle memory for standing on 1 skate and will help your balance too. Keep trying you'll get it!!
@@biyidanyue119 try without skates on balancing on your left , bend your knee a lil , also when your rolling forward in straight line just lift your right leg. Over time youll get comfortable as your leg gets stronger
No joke I’ve been trying to nail this transition since I’ve started skating comfortably and I just got a lightbulb moment with your explanation of how it works. THANK YOU
Ahhhhhh I did it! I’m doing it! You know, it was really helpful and it clicked right in place when you put your back to the camera so I could see it correctly. Please do that whenever you can! Thanks for helping me finally nail this move! It’s opening up a world of new possibilities for me (hello downhills!!).
My GOD!! You were SO RIGHT about the head, shoulders, hips, feet thing! It feels so natural now after a while practicing! It's like my feet automatically know where to go after turning the rest of my body first! You're such an amazing teacher thank you so much!!
I'm 53 and hit the rink this week after 35 years. The arms in the air thing is the scariest. I came home and got on you tube to see wth I was doing wrong. Your channel was the first one to pop up. I believe Fate brought me here. Like seriously ❤
I'm 65 and just coming back too after decades as well. You are so right about the arms in the air, yikes! Yep, it took me down flat on my back, but I had all of my appropriate gear on so other than feeling a little sore, I'm am determined and still at it. The return to skating after all this time is a progressive journey and we are all a work in progress. You will do well, this is channel is amazing and she is really in tune with her subscribers needs. Welcome back!
Thanks Dirty!! I’m 46, was sitting at home with nothing much to do. But I’ve started learning with your lessons doing 10 minutes a day. Now, I’m moving to 20 minutes trying to get these transitions down! I have just a tiny amount of space in my kitchen to practice everyday but I so look forward to it! ❤️🙏🏿
You are the best teacher Dirty! I just got my skates on the weekend and after two times trying to skate I finally "committed" and what a difference I felt! You were truly made to skate and to teach! Thank you for doing what you do and spreading this joy
You are definitely making the best roller quad skating online lesson, because you talking about core, posture, upper body and explain all about how to move all the body, this so important and much more for someone like me with a medical condition to practice safely and enjoy a lot. Thank you !
Thank you so much. I followed your steps and I did it 🎈 I used my hip. Just as you said, it works. I did not have to lift my foot. Omg, you are the best teacher ever.
I just love your videos. I used to be an experienced skater. Heck, I skated everywhere. Why walk when you can skate? That was my mentality. Well after a 33-year hiatus, I feel like a beginner again but I plan on going to the rink twice a month. I live far away or I'd go once a week. You are so approachable. I am not a small woman and I do have knee issues but I decided I'm going to get back to what I used to love doing. Never too old at age 51 to be a skater again, right? Right! Thanks for being so fun and funny. Your videos make me smile and just wanna get out there. Thanks so much, Dirty!!
The ‘lifting your hip’ part was sooooo helpful! Thank you so much for your incredibly helpful video’s. I like the way you teach us the basics. A good basis is so important! Greetings from the Netherlands
So so so so so happy to have found your videos! Such a brilliant combination of funny, approachable and amazing teaching! I've never been able to fully grasp what's happening in skating videos, but you break it all down so clearly - I may yet learn to whoosh and dance about on my skates :) Thanks Dirty! xx
Another daunting manoeuvre, broken down into easily manageable steps. Beautifully demonstrated and explained so we can all accomplish it with a little bit of practice. Many thanks 👍
Deb! You are my hero! My sk8ing has improved a bunch-and its all thanks to your help with instruction! Everyday I'm closer to the skater I wanna be! You helped to make that happen! Pretty darn cool! I want to roll! Roll! Roll! Woot woot!
OMG... you are amazing!!! Just looking at the way you teach I feel like getting in a plane and really to have fun skating. I’m 45 years old never roller skating in my life. Getting a pair of rollers skates I’m ready to virtual learn. Thank you very much. I can’t wait to experience the freedom.
The way you explain things is just SO HELPFUL! I wish I could take lessons with you in person; you're such a fantastic teacher. I stumbled across these videos looking for an easy way to refresh my 30+ years stagnant skills LOL I skated all the time when I was a kid even after breaking my right wrist in a bad fall (a kid pushed me hard forward while I was in motion and my front skate wheels got caught in a wide crack in the asphalt 😵💫) Anyway, I will be doing this video when I get home today as my pre-skate warmup for an event tonight in Yonkers NY. Hopefully I'll be roll-bouncing in no time 🤩🥰😍 Thanks for posting these videos. This city-chick-in-the-country with no skating resources close by really appreciates them ❤️❤️🛼🛼
I have now watched this so many times but I am getting there! It is one of the few videos what explains that you need to lift your hip and point your toe. That really helped me. I just need to get better at bringing the original weighted leg over at the end. I have seen folks say you can either transition pointing your toe to pivot on front wheels or shifting weight on your heels to pivot on back wheels(for the leg/hip you are lifting) I think it might just be what you feel safer doing...so just tossing that out there in case it helps someone. with most things, there are many approaches. I find this video to be the best standard but again if you are struggling look at other techniques in case it helps. The mechanics of this video though are golden.
I can’t thank you enough for you videos. After doing roller derby practice for months, and having probably 10+ girls tell me how transition, I could never get it. After watching your videos, I got it in minutes…. Thank you so much! You are a fantastic teacher. I thought I would never be good at roller skating :(. Now my attitude has completely changed!
Its so good to binge watch your beginner lessons while waiting for my skates to arrive…i literally laughed out so loud while watching this lesson…Thanks ❤️…you’re such a fun person …this skate journey is gonna be amazing with you❤️
I have been struggling with this for so long. The head shoulder hip foot I think is exactly what someone needed to tell me! Thank you thank you thank you
Bought my skates near the end of April and have finally worked up the courage to try this today. I fell once, but got back up and tried it again. Talked my way through it and I was able to do a freaking transition! It may not be the smoothest, but I did it! Had to tell myself to keep my foot down!
Your videos and teaching style is the BEST! Thank you for breaking it all down and explaining everything. It's so helpful! And you are so funny too! I'm learning and entertained, thank you!
Oh my goodness! I love watching you and am excitedly awaiting delivery of my skates so I can’t start learning for real! To start putting into practice what you’ve shown me so far.
I have just bought Rendell skates yesterday. Never roller skated before. Went to basket ball court, sweeped it and off I started for the first time. Watched your videos last night to learn to stop GOT IT!! then took a break and went back and got the speed and can criss cross. Ice skating has helped but the WHEELS make it a whole new ball game. Excited for tomorow may just try the turning. FALLING well that is getting low but figured how to get up. TOE stops are our best freinds. Cheers HAVING FUN
I keep coming across your videos, and the more skills I obtain, every time I see another video the 2nd/3rd time, I'm like "oh yeah I get it now"!!! Anyone reading this who's struggling, you will get it, just do a little every day..but keep it up!!! -43 year old brand new skater.
I got Moxi Rainbow Riders recently and had to loosen the trucks quite a bit. They were so tight! I couldn’t imagine even attempting transitions with the trucks that tight but now I have them loosened and my skates glide like butter! I’m watching this video in preparation for all of the cool stuff that I want to learn now that my trucks aren’t super tight!
💕☺️you’re the best Dirty! I am getting better transitioning every week. So proud... today I did these at my fastest (for me lol) and I wanted to tell everyone 🤩. Stay well 🌸
I can’t believe it actually worked!! I’m so happy!! I did it today!! When you don’t think about your feet, it actually comes out much easier👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you so much for your videos! They’re the best!! Now I always practice my scisors with your voice in my head “up with the butt, down with the gut” 🤣 Sending you lots of love all the way from Brazil ❤️🇧🇷
I got my first skates a few days ago and I just wanted to show my appreciation for your videos in form of a comment :') I really love what you do and i can't wait to see more videos from you :-)
Ive watched every video you have made about transitions. I think I'm just scared of turning around lol. I appreciate the updated video. Back to practicing I go!
"You know how you know you are going to fast? There's alarms going off. I think I'm gonna die!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
“some of you throw your arms around like you’re having a sale” LOL 😂 thank you for the tips and for making me smile
You are so welcome!
That's what she said? I heard "throw your arms like you're setting sail" LOOOOOL
She is hilarious! 😂 I got this move from watching this lesson so she’s extremely efficient!!!
@@shajohnson3665 she is the best
My favorite comment lol!
You’re the best teacher Dirty! I’ve been skating for 3 weeks here in London and your videos are a godsend, super clear and so encouraging. Thanks so much!
Happy to help!
London England? Or Canada? I'm in Canada and looking for skating buddies this summer
Confession: I already know how to do these transitions. I just really enjoy watching Deb instruct. :-)
Glad you like them!
Deb's the best
Same😍
'I think Im gonna die...!!!! 'Thats so funny!!!! Brilliant as normal Debbie, just back into skating after 46 years! Im loving your teaching,
You are HANDS DOWN the best teacher on TH-cam for beginners. So concise and catchy!!!!!!!
She called the tummy the snack area 😭🤣 this is why she’s my favorite
She calls the rear end “the fun zone” 😂😂😂
I love those jingles you just throw out.
Awwww thanks! I always laugh when it happens because they just happen!
Me too! I literally say them as I skate and it’s nice, after years of doing dance choreo and learning routines it’s the same concept and makes everything easier for me
I took the plunge today and skated a bunch the first time since I was a kid. I can't tell you how helpful and frankly inspirational your videos are. I followed all of your beginner tips, did my drills, took things slow, got low when I almost fell, and stopped with the knowledge that I'd be back tomorrow. Thank you for being a bad ass light in dark times, and for encouraging all of us (no matter what we tell ourselves) to get out there, practice, and have fun.
Welcome back to skating Gina!!!
LIFT THE HIP! That was the golden nugget of info I needed to do this successfully! Thank you so much Dirty- I can’t tell you how much you videos have helped my skate journey and how much I appreciate you listening to your viewers :)
Your infectious enthusiasm always makes me so excited to go out an practice again!
Happy to help Sam! Go forth and lift that hip!!!!!
Light bulb moment 💡… thank you Dirty 😊👍🏻
Something that might help those of you trying to get this. .. its 100% weight transfer from 1 foot to the other in the transition. Once you turn your foot backwards and you set it down you instantly put all the weight on that foot allowing the other to turn. good luck skaters. you rock Deb.
Honestly that helps a lot. I hate my brain and how it just refuses to grasp the simple concepts but absolutely nails cartwheels on wheels? Get it together brain!
@@MakerOfChase some of it could be muscle memory too. When your casually skating just lift 1 leg keeping all your weight on 1 leg while you roll. this will help strengthen your muscle memory for standing on 1 skate and will help your balance too. Keep trying you'll get it!!
Thanks for this. I’ve been trying and have ended up falling into the splits because I haven’t been transferring the weight completely.
My brain just refuses to put weight on my left foot...
@@biyidanyue119 try without skates on balancing on your left , bend your knee a lil , also when your rolling forward in straight line just lift your right leg. Over time youll get comfortable as your leg gets stronger
I’ve been binging this channel for the past 30 minutes while waiting for my skates to come. Love it!!!!!
No joke I’ve been trying to nail this transition since I’ve started skating comfortably and I just got a lightbulb moment with your explanation of how it works. THANK YOU
"Heel to heel" resonates! Thanks much ☺️
Thank you!! I loved your rhyme!😂♥️⛸️
Ahhhhhh I did it! I’m doing it! You know, it was really helpful and it clicked right in place when you put your back to the camera so I could see it correctly. Please do that whenever you can! Thanks for helping me finally nail this move! It’s opening up a world of new possibilities for me (hello downhills!!).
My GOD!! You were SO RIGHT about the head, shoulders, hips, feet thing! It feels so natural now after a while practicing! It's like my feet automatically know where to go after turning the rest of my body first! You're such an amazing teacher thank you so much!!
Even though I've been following you for a while, these beginner videos are great! I always hear something that clicks
You're amazing. I ordered skates at 44. Looking forward to using them.
I’m 50 and bought two pair in the last year. I’m addicted!
I'm 53 and hit the rink this week after 35 years. The arms in the air thing is the scariest. I came home and got on you tube to see wth I was doing wrong. Your channel was the first one to pop up. I believe Fate brought me here. Like seriously ❤
Jenn... we are on this road together :)
I'm 65 and just coming back too after decades as well. You are so right about the arms in the air, yikes! Yep, it took me down flat on my back, but I had all of my appropriate gear on so other than feeling a little sore, I'm am determined and still at it. The return to skating after all this time is a progressive journey and we are all a work in progress. You will do well, this is channel is amazing and she is really in tune with her subscribers needs. Welcome back!
Thanks Dirty!! I’m 46, was sitting at home with nothing much to do. But I’ve started learning with your lessons doing 10 minutes a day. Now, I’m moving to 20 minutes trying to get these transitions down! I have just a tiny amount of space in my kitchen to practice everyday but I so look forward to it! ❤️🙏🏿
7:03 -7:06 omg 😂 I’m getting roller skates tomorrow I’m so excited to learn with ur videos
I want to be one of the skaters in the background 🥰🥰🥰. Another great lesson Dirty 👏!
You are the best teacher Dirty! I just got my skates on the weekend and after two times trying to skate I finally "committed" and what a difference I felt! You were truly made to skate and to teach! Thank you for doing what you do and spreading this joy
That is awesome!
I really happy
I find u, you are my teacher dirty...
From India 🇮🇳
You are definitely making the best roller quad skating online lesson, because you talking about core, posture, upper body and explain all about how to move all the body, this so important and much more for someone like me with a medical condition to practice safely and enjoy a lot. Thank you !
You’re my favorite. I cannot TELL YOU how helpful these videos are. You’re a god damn treasure. Thank you!!!!
These lessons are invaluable giving the tools to overcome mental blocks to some skills. Thank you!!
Thank you so much. I followed your steps and I did it 🎈 I used my hip. Just as you said, it works. I did not have to lift my foot. Omg, you are the best teacher ever.
I love how silly and enthusiastic you are. It makes learning so much more fun.
Favorite! The close up on the 🦶!
YES!! Can't wait for backwards skating! I'm trying to learn how to transition into backwards skating and cruise.
I just love your videos. I used to be an experienced skater. Heck, I skated everywhere. Why walk when you can skate? That was my mentality. Well after a 33-year hiatus, I feel like a beginner again but I plan on going to the rink twice a month. I live far away or I'd go once a week. You are so approachable. I am not a small woman and I do have knee issues but I decided I'm going to get back to what I used to love doing. Never too old at age 51 to be a skater again, right? Right! Thanks for being so fun and funny. Your videos make me smile and just wanna get out there. Thanks so much, Dirty!!
really useful insight even for skaters with experience....thanks again Debbie!!
WOW YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY!!! CAN'T WAIT TO TRY! THANK YOU!
Love you, Dirty! You're the greatest!
Thank you, Deborah!🥰 I needed a reminder. I have been freezing up with panic when doing transitions lately. You remind me to trust the steps!🤞🏼😁
Same
You're the best skate instructor ever! I can learn so well with the detailed explanations and demos you give. Love it! Keep it up!
The ‘lifting your hip’ part was sooooo helpful! Thank you so much for your incredibly helpful video’s. I like the way you teach us the basics. A good basis is so important! Greetings from the Netherlands
You are the best teacher ever!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
So so so so so happy to have found your videos! Such a brilliant combination of funny, approachable and amazing teaching! I've never been able to fully grasp what's happening in skating videos, but you break it all down so clearly - I may yet learn to whoosh and dance about on my skates :) Thanks Dirty! xx
Another daunting manoeuvre, broken down into easily manageable steps. Beautifully demonstrated and explained so we can all accomplish it with a little bit of practice.
Many thanks 👍
Glad it was helpful!
I like watching videos from different people to see what tips everyone has, but I LOVE the way you make me feel excited and confident about skating :)
You have the very best personality to teach… coming to the rink for a lesson
Deb! You are my hero! My sk8ing has improved a bunch-and its all thanks to your help with instruction! Everyday I'm closer to the skater I wanna be! You helped to make that happen! Pretty darn cool! I want to roll! Roll! Roll! Woot woot!
Your lessons are treasures! so glad I found them! very friendly to a new skater! thank you!
Best teacher for skating! Nice lesson
OMG... you are amazing!!! Just looking at the way you teach I feel like getting in a plane and really to have fun skating. I’m 45 years old never roller skating in my life. Getting a pair of rollers skates I’m ready to virtual learn. Thank you very much. I can’t wait to experience the freedom.
You are the roller skating queen 👑 thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for the Lessons Miss @DirtyDeborahharry!
I love how you break things down! It totally helps. Thanks for keeping it fun!
Happy to help!
The way you explain things is just SO HELPFUL! I wish I could take lessons with you in person; you're such a fantastic teacher. I stumbled across these videos looking for an easy way to refresh my 30+ years stagnant skills LOL I skated all the time when I was a kid even after breaking my right wrist in a bad fall (a kid pushed me hard forward while I was in motion and my front skate wheels got caught in a wide crack in the asphalt 😵💫) Anyway, I will be doing this video when I get home today as my pre-skate warmup for an event tonight in Yonkers NY. Hopefully I'll be roll-bouncing in no time 🤩🥰😍 Thanks for posting these videos. This city-chick-in-the-country with no skating resources close by really appreciates them ❤️❤️🛼🛼
I have now watched this so many times but I am getting there! It is one of the few videos what explains that you need to lift your hip and point your toe. That really helped me. I just need to get better at bringing the original weighted leg over at the end. I have seen folks say you can either transition pointing your toe to pivot on front wheels or shifting weight on your heels to pivot on back wheels(for the leg/hip you are lifting) I think it might just be what you feel safer doing...so just tossing that out there in case it helps someone. with most things, there are many approaches. I find this video to be the best standard but again if you are struggling look at other techniques in case it helps. The mechanics of this video though are golden.
I can’t thank you enough for you videos. After doing roller derby practice for months, and having probably 10+ girls tell me how transition, I could never get it. After watching your videos, I got it in minutes…. Thank you so much! You are a fantastic teacher. I thought I would never be good at roller skating :(. Now my attitude has completely changed!
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you!
You unlocked these for me Deb! Thank you!
Its so good to binge watch your beginner lessons while waiting for my skates to arrive…i literally laughed out so loud while watching this lesson…Thanks ❤️…you’re such a fun person …this skate journey is gonna be amazing with you❤️
You are the best. Soooo much above any other skater on youtube, for me anyway. You're the best teacher there is
I’m determined to get this! Thank you!
Proffetional Debra 😍❤️
I have been struggling with this for so long. The head shoulder hip foot I think is exactly what someone needed to tell me! Thank you thank you thank you
You're an AWESOME teacher
Thanks for guidance. My kids is learning seeing ur video 👍
Bought my skates near the end of April and have finally worked up the courage to try this today. I fell once, but got back up and tried it again. Talked my way through it and I was able to do a freaking transition! It may not be the smoothest, but I did it! Had to tell myself to keep my foot down!
Your videos and teaching style is the BEST! Thank you for breaking it all down and explaining everything. It's so helpful! And you are so funny too! I'm learning and entertained, thank you!
Oh my goodness! I love watching you and am excitedly awaiting delivery of my skates so I can’t start learning for real! To start putting into practice what you’ve shown me so far.
I have just bought Rendell skates yesterday. Never roller skated before. Went to basket ball court, sweeped it and off I started for the first time. Watched your videos last night to learn to stop GOT IT!! then took a break and went back and got the speed and can criss cross. Ice skating has helped but the WHEELS make it a whole new ball game. Excited for tomorow may just try the turning. FALLING well that is getting low but figured how to get up. TOE stops are our best freinds. Cheers HAVING FUN
Thank you Dirty Deb!
the way you explain everything makes me feel more confident :) thank you so much 💕
Welp. That was fantastic. The foot visual is definitely helpful ♥️ that.
Glad you think so!!! :)
Thank you for answering my question about the stick!
Of course!
I keep coming across your videos, and the more skills I obtain, every time I see another video the 2nd/3rd time, I'm like "oh yeah I get it now"!!! Anyone reading this who's struggling, you will get it, just do a little every day..but keep it up!!! -43 year old brand new skater.
Oh I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your videos! They have helped me immensely in my journey of skating.
Marathoning these videos !
Really good, very very helpful thank you for producing and posting
Me
Gustan mucho tus vídeos, eres genial. Muchas gracias Deborah
I got Moxi Rainbow Riders recently and had to loosen the trucks quite a bit. They were so tight! I couldn’t imagine even attempting transitions with the trucks that tight but now I have them loosened and my skates glide like butter! I’m watching this video in preparation for all of the cool stuff that I want to learn now that my trucks aren’t super tight!
This was great. The biggest key was the heel lifts on the first leg but toe lifts on the second.
you are amazing! thank you for all your help, your time and efforts are very much appreciated💜
Happy to help!
💕☺️you’re the best Dirty! I am getting better transitioning every week. So proud... today I did these at my fastest (for me lol) and I wanted to tell everyone 🤩. Stay well 🌸
So exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watch the rest at home or at werrrrkkk lol knows the audience well. Love these!
Love your videos
this is incredible, thank you so much for making these and having a clear lesson plan :D
Me encantan tus videos, y la forma en la que enseñas, es todo muy claro! Muchas gracias!
Your lessions are great! And this video is such a great help, thanks!! ;)
Glad you think so!
I can’t believe it actually worked!! I’m so happy!! I did it today!! When you don’t think about your feet, it actually comes out much easier👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for your videos! They’re the best!! Now I always practice my scisors with your voice in my head “up with the butt, down with the gut” 🤣
Sending you lots of love all the way from Brazil ❤️🇧🇷
I have been struggling with transitions for SO long! thank you for this video!
You got this!
Love you! You are so positive and a great teacher!
Thank you for going over this again, I've been a fan for a few months and finally got my skates!
Your videos are amazing!
Going through all your lessons. Thank you so much D. You explain everything so clearly and in such a fun way! Lots of love from down under
Such a good teacher
Thank you for this breakdown of a transition!! Your a great teacher!
Glad it was helpful!
MRS DEBORAH I LOVE YOU ! I swear with your charisma you could sell snow to Eskimos 😀
Thank you so much for your videos ! ❤❤❤
Wow, thank you!
I was not getting this at all then it suddenly clicked at the end and now I can turn!! I’m so happy 🤩
Finally bought a pair of skates after years of wanting them. Your videos helped me improve just in one day! Thank you 💕
I got my first skates a few days ago and I just wanted to show my appreciation for your videos in form of a comment :')
I really love what you do and i can't wait to see more videos from you :-)
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
I have struggled with turning left for years! You’ve just solved my problem in 5 minutes, I love you!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!
Ive watched every video you have made about transitions. I think I'm just scared of turning around lol. I appreciate the updated video. Back to practicing I go!
awesome video