Adult night at the Playland Skating Rink in Austin is like reverting to a Jr. High existence. People take on a whole new personality as they move to the beat beneath the glittering lights.
The PlayerBackwards forwards, side to side, legs crossing over, up on the rail, fast as greased lightning on steroids. Ladies beware! His fishnet shirt and flashing smile will zip in front of you and sweep you gently off your feet. You will find yourself gliding around the rink, guided by his expert arms as he spins you backwards and forwards. You won't believe you can skate like that. But when Sade finishes her rendition of "Smooth Operator" you will find yourself skating alone, and watching from afar. |
Da' BombSpeed! Dat's de' name of de' game for Da' Bomb. Her long sandy blonde hair waves behind her as she flies around the rink. She can speed skate with da' boyz, and leave them in their wake. They chase her as fast as they can. Yet like Raquel Welch in a roller derby movie you will only see her backside |
The CoachWHOOA! SPLAT! The coach hears her call. "stand up straight.....look me in the eyes..... don't look at your feet, now walk like Charley Chaplin...that's it...now do the same backwards..good...just keep working on it...you'll get it." |
Dancin' QueenYou will see her in her school girl uniform doing Hip Hop moves to music that was old when Hip Hop was born. Her baby blue sunglasses hide a sparkle in her eyes. But her real beauty shows when she starts to skate to music. She will go up and down, not missing a beat, even when she turns the corner. Her arms will spiral in and out as she raises on one leg, starting to twist, then doing an Old School move to pop her to the right. |
David BaileyRaised in a roller rink. Dapper
in dress, smooth in form, unassuming, but fast. |
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