We’ve engaged Belle numerous times as an entertainer for Council events. She is always energetic and a delight to work with. You can tell she enjoys her role as she really knows how to engage a crowd and brings joy to every event she is part of.Joanna A - Maribyrnong City Council
"Belle was fantastic, so creative and something very unique for our event and she really set a fun tone for the day. We really appreciated her participation and we would love her to be involved in our future events again next year."Janine P - Southbank 3006 association
A safety-first roller skating program for schools
With every stride and glide, students embark on a journey of physical challenge and personal growth.
What we provide:
- Roller skates for each participant (various sizes available)
- Protective gear (knee, elbow, wrist, helmet)
- 2-3 skate coaches (1:10 ratio)
- Capacity: 20-30 students in a session.
Suitable space
- Sports court / school hall
- Smooth and flat concrete. eg. basketball court
- Synthetic grass: recommended for younger children, slower roll and softer fall
- Access to power for a small PA system
How we run the session
Start with whole class safety briefing (5 mins)
- How to put on protective gear
- How to adjust your skates
Distribute and put on protective gear (10 mins)
- Coaches will assist those having problems, checking correct use
- Learning how to fall - on shoes (10 mins)
- Safety is very important - we go through falling techniques and scenarios how a fall might happen and what to do.
Distribution of skates (10 mins)
- Students will line up to collect their skates. Coaches will check that all equipment is on properly.
Skating workshop starts: (40 mins) Group will be split into 2 groups:
- First timers/beginner
- Falling/stopping practice
- Forward skating
- Gliding
- More experienced:
- Turning Backwards
- Transitions
Performance from the coaches, followed by Q&A (5 mins)
- Students get a chance to ask coaches any questions they might have about roller skating.
Skates and pads off, return to class
Total session length: 1 hour 30 minutes per session.
20-30 minutes gap in between sessions.
Session length can be adjusted to suit the school’s timetable.
Who are we?
Princess on Skates was founded by Belle Hadiwidjaja during lockdown in 2020. Her daily roller skating in the park brought so much joy to the neighbourhood, inspiring others.In the last 4 years, Princess on Skates has taught to over 600 people - young and old. The youngest is 3 years old and the oldest is in their 60s. We host skate workshops in multiple locations around Melbourne and regional Victoria. The purpose of our company is to spread the joy of roller skating.
Our coaches are experienced skaters who hold a current WWCC and Public Liability insurance.
Thank you so much for your class today Belle! My daughter had the best time. She usually finds classes really overwhelming but she really loved it and was really inspired. It was a lovely atmosphere and you're an incredible teacher!Adele R
Belle is an incredible teacher who provides a safe, warm and encouraging space for our children to learn to rollerskate. We travel from the other side of Melbourne to attend the pop up sessions because of the inclusive and friendly approach to her classeJarrod R
Our daughter loves rollerskating but also finds learning a new skill hard, leaving the larger skate rink lessons in tears after her lesson. Belle allows any child the ability to learn at their own pace and gently encourages them in a fun and supportive aJarrod R
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