Join Humanities DC and explore the question, "What makes the DC-Maryland variation of Style roller skating deserving of official folk-art recognition?"

Join Humanities DC for an unforgettable evening as native Washingtonian and roller skate historian Tasha Klusmann takes us inside the world of "Style" roller skating. Style skating is a cultural tradition with roots dating back to the 1960s. Klusmann presents her case for Style being recognized as an official folk art.

Her groundbreaking research traces the history of the DC-Maryland variation of Style from its beginnings to today's new generation of skaters referred to as "Snappers." Be among the first to see short takes of exclusive footage from Our Family Skate Association’s National African American Roller Skating Archive documentary, Snap City (currently in post-production), followed by a Q&A. Snap City highlights how the community works to bridge the gap between seasoned skaters and "Snappers" to preserve the area's unique variation of Style roller skating for future generations.