You're so right! The skating rink was such a space for community, fashion, and culture and don't forget the opportunity for movement. I was gutted when Empire Skating Rink in Crown Heights closed while I was in middle school. I went their with my parent as a child and looked forward to going by myself as I got older and entered high school.
I went to Cascade while visiting ATL in May and it was EVERYTHING. The dancing, the music, the nostalgia. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
I love this piece! I grew up in South Florida and the Gold Coast skating rink was so important. It's since been torn down (💔) but I had birthday parties there when I was little & in middle school went to "teen nights." Your post brought back so many good memories. Thank you.
You're so right! The skating rink was such a space for community, fashion, and culture and don't forget the opportunity for movement. I was gutted when Empire Skating Rink in Crown Heights closed while I was in middle school. I went their with my parent as a child and looked forward to going by myself as I got older and entered high school.
I went to Cascade while visiting ATL in May and it was EVERYTHING. The dancing, the music, the nostalgia. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.
I love this piece! I grew up in South Florida and the Gold Coast skating rink was so important. It's since been torn down (💔) but I had birthday parties there when I was little & in middle school went to "teen nights." Your post brought back so many good memories. Thank you.
i grew up in the south, in a predominantly black town. all we had were the skating rinks, an arcade, and a mediocre mall so this hits close to home! 🩷
That’s so cool! From watching ATL skate culture in the south just seems so much cooler than in my neck of woods. I would love it!!!!