Enter the Jam
For those who haven’t had the prior pleasure: welcome to the digital platform for roller skaters and anyone else who’s interested.
You can find information regarding events, classes and workshops in the various sections of this platform, directed towards stimulating rollerskating as a whole, and funky rhythm rollerskating as a specific. Regarding the latter, the photogallery and video application are important support systems to create a clearer image of what this modest, yet special discipline entails.
Quadsk8 still has a long way to go when it comes to reaching her ultimate goal: opening a roller rink in Holland’s Randstad. However, the organisation of various activities allows Quadsk8 to step closer to this realisation.
Dancing on skates isn’t only swinging and entertainment. The sum is complete when you add the physical aspect of it. Funky rhythm rollerskating is the ideal way of healthy entertainment.
In order to polish up the image of the “roller disco”, Quadsk8 is constantly developing and renewing her concept. This allows us to bring the older generation back to the glorydays of dance skating, such as the Scheveningse rollerdisco, the Energiehal in Rotterdam, and Marcanti Wheels in Amsterdam. Also keeping the new and younger generation in mind, Quadsk8 wants to bring back this wonderful culture and hopes to reach a younger audience by introducing it with a contemporary title.
So in modern terms it shall be Funky Rhythm Rollerskating, with contemporary means, but never forgetting and denying where it all began. History and retrospective are therefore an important part of making the future of skating permenantly unthinkable and unmissable.
This platform will be adapted and revised with up to date information on a regular basis. Should there be any important items missing, or changes that need to be made, please e-mail us at
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Naturally all information will be treated as confidential. Fun and valuable contributions will, unless requested otherwise, always be accompanied by source indication.
If you would like to come to a Funky RollerSkatingExperience you should check this column written by Vinnie & Sal our UK-visitors from www.rollergoove.co.uk. We dare you; Are you able to stay away ?? Classes For those interested in classes, basic skills, jamclass for beginning and mediate dance skaters or masterclass for the more experienced, you can follow a course in Rotterdam at Quadsk8. For Expats it is a perfect way of getting to know more about a subculture within The Netherlands that has International roots ! Even if your timeframe in Holland only provides you a few months it is a great way to learn and enjoy the activity, sport & music that rollerskating can bring you. For more information you can send an e-mail to
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New classes begin in January 2009, but you can always hop on the funky-class-bus any day after. Quadsk8 Featuring Bladie Flowness alias Funky Bebop Vin Zee  Regular attendees of Quadsk8 activities and / or big fans of DJ Ron Funkytown are undoubtedly familiar with Vin Zee’s “Funky Bebop” song.
Vincent Brown a.k.a. Vin Zee a.k.a. Vinzerelli a.k.a Bladie Flowness. He started as a fanatic rollerskater in 1979, and is currently as passionate on rollerblades, as well as being creative and artistic in various ways.
Enthusiastic about what’s rolling in The Netherlands, Bladie, in cooperation with Jo-Anneke van der Molen, has trusted Quadsk8 with some true vintage rollerskate images.
Quadsk8 is providing a small glimpse of these exclusive images, as a new feature. In this intro piece you will be taken back to 1979’s Brooklyn, New York. Here you will see Vin Zee in the Empire Rollerdisco. You will also see, amongst others, the one and only Bill Butler rolling past! “Who?” you might ask? Bill Butler is one of the most important founders and inspirators of funky rhythm rollerskating, the style you still see to this day thoughout various parts of the United States! The same style you see with Quadsk8! 
Download Vin Zee Intro 1979 (22MB) "Courtesy of Vin Zee video footage" Schiedam Guesthouse If you like to visit our venue for a Funky Rollerdisco Night, Quadsk8 can offer you budget lodging over the weekend. The guesthouse located in Schiedam, a historical village located next to Rotterdam can offer you a bed for a fair price. Public transport can bring you close to the city centre of Rotterdam but also right up to the venue HAL4 where Quadsk8's Funky & Rolling Grooves take place. For more information or reservations you can send an e-mail to
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or contact the guesthouse directly at www.tt-inn.nl Goal Quadsk8’s primary goal is to develop and give structure to a digital meeting point and platform for roller skaters and those interested.
Gathering of information and setting up co-operations with different organisations and companies are the main resources towards promoting roller skating as a whole, concentrating predominately on roller dancing. Quadsk8 considers it to be of large importance to guarantee continuity in the function she fulfils as an informative and advisory support. Through the presentation of an online magazine and further related activities, such as providing and organizing skate classes and workshops, Quadsk8 aims to achieve her objectives and provide a guarantee. Chamber of Commerce
Seen the objective, particularly the activities, Quadsk8 is recognised by the Chamber of Commerce as a venture, as defined by the Trade Register Law.
Therefore, Quadsk8 is required to be registered, and in doing so has attained number 24362343, signed and stated by the Chamber of Commerce of Rotterdam, dated May 21st 2004.
At Your Own Risk
Quadsk8 and her collaborates are in no means to be held responsible for any material or immaterial damage as a result of participation of organised activities or lessons provided by Quadsk8.
Quadsk8 Ambassador The Nederlands
Brian Brahmanand Kanhai
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