Learn from a Skating Legend
Howard Jenkins brings more than 50 years of teaching experience to Roller Palace for three special workshops this September.
A Lifetime of Skating Knowledge
Howard Jenkins is a Seattle skating OG and the creator of the Skate Therapy teaching method. With more than 50 years of experience, Howard has taught everything from essential skating fundamentals to advanced rhythm skating and Freestyle Rexing.
His supportive, music-based approach helps skaters improve their balance, control, movement and stopping while building confidence and having fun on wheels.
Choose Your Session
Build your foundations, discover rhythm skating or explore the art of Freestyle Rexing with one of the skating community’s most experienced teachers.
Beginner Rhythm Skating Boot Camp
Want to learn how to dance on skates? Join Howard Jenkins for a progressive three-hour boot camp and learn the foundations of rhythm skating. Build the skills to cruise the outer perimeter of the rink with confidence, rhythm and style.
Perfect for beginner skaters who want to strengthen their fundamentals, gain confidence and start finding their rhythm on wheels.
No rhythm skating experience required.
Book Beginner Rhythm
Rexing Boot Camp with Howard Jenkins
Learn the art of Freestyle Rexing with Seattle skating OG Howard Jenkins. Rexing is a rhythmic skating style performed while continuously skating backwards, using smooth movements to create its signature hourglass pattern.
Howard will break down the fundamental Rexing technique and help skaters develop their rhythm, flow and control. You’ll learn how to Rex individually, with a partner and in small groups.
No partner is required. Register on your
own and we’ll partner you up if needed.
Participants must be able to skate backwards confidently.
Skate Therapy Workshop with Howard Jenkins
Are you nervous skating in a busy rink? Are you brand new to skating or still working to build your confidence? Maybe you’re comfortable moving forward but continue to struggle with skating backwards.
Join Howard Jenkins, creator of the Skate Therapy teaching method, for a supportive two-hour session designed to help you feel safer, steadier and more confident on wheels.
Howard will guide skaters through the four essential pillars of learning to skate: body balance, skate control, movement and stopping. Using music and easy-to-follow instruction, you’ll work on posture, weight transfer, edges, push-offs, toe stops, gliding, backwards skating and other essential skating fundamentals.
No skating experience required. Come learn, build confidence and have fun!
Book Skate TherapyDo Not Miss This Opportunity
Howard is visiting Calgary for a limited time. Choose your workshop and reserve your place to learn from more than five decades of skating experience.