I’m just going to come out and say it. It’s true that in most industry sports, the number of resources and support for women has always lacked as its male counterparts quickly progress and steal the spotlight. That’s not to say there aren’t women who are killing it in skateboarding.
Jana: You skate and saw an opportunity to offer your support and talents to others. What inspired you to found Uptown Skate School?
Uptown: Skateboarding kept my brother out of trouble. I mean, he still got into trouble, but it kept him out the big kind of trouble. So I always saw it as a positive force in our lives. Jobs were a really hard thing for a while, not just for him, but also for many people, and I saw an opportunity to create jobs for skateboarders besides going pro and [working at] skate shops.
J: Who are your instructors?
U: The head instructors are me, Lorena Lima, Adam Ziegler and David Willis.
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Skate Like a Girl in conjunction with Uptown Skate School and GRO are hosting a series of annual skateboarding events here in New York City. This year we have an awesome crew of supporters: Homage, 5Boro, Silly Girls, Rock Star Bearings, and Vitamin Water.
We are working to lock down details. So locations and times are currently TBA.
Friday 28: Skate Date
Saturday 29: Skate Event
Sunday 30: Girls Skate Conference
Everybody loves Tavi from Rookiemag.com and I have become a fan of Super Cute too. Check out this collab video on how to Skateboard.
SK8BOARD BASICS from Rookie on Vimeo.
Uptown’s Adam Z hits up SPoT With Lil Wayne
Check out our very own Adam Z, the sensei of skateboarding, chillin with Lil Wayne and his brother at the Skate Park of Tampa in Florida.
Lil Wayne Drops in, Shouts Out at Skatepark of Tampa from Skatepark of Tampa on Vimeo.
About Us: Uptown Skate School provides private/group lessons, personalized skateboard coaching, skateboarding event planning, and skateboarding stunt actors for film.
Contact Jennifer at 917 822 3740 for more information.
Get Stoked Summer Special
Save $15 on a Private Skateboarding Lesson or Longboarding Lesson
Register Now: Offer Expires August 31, 2011
No pressure, learn how to cruise and ride for fun without falling.. much. Sometimes falls happen, but we can show you the best way to learn with the least amount of gravel eating.
Contact Jennifer for more information at jennifer@uptownskateschool.com or Register now.
Skateboarders at the Coleman Playground under the Manhattan Bridge
On a Thursday afternoon under the Manhattan Bridge at Pike Street, about 15 bicyclists, skateboarders and other shredders gathered at the Coleman Oval Skate Park, speeding over ramps and sliding on half-pipes. Surrounded by a chain link fence and paved with slippery asphalt, the area seems uninviting to all but the most serious urban skaters. But thanks to a grant from nonprofit Architecture for Humanity, LES skaters will be able to enjoy a revamped park that its designer hopes will attract skaters and fans from all five boroughs.
Ask about our Summer Discount!
APRIL 16TH: EAST RIVER STATE PARK / BKLYN, NY 10AM – 4PM
Hosted by: Stoked to Serve and House of Vans
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WHILE SKATEBOARDING WITH STOKED THIS SPRING!
STOKED TO SERVE SATURDAYS THIS SPRING:
APRIL 30TH: MCCARREN PARK / BROOKLYN, NY / 10AM – 4PM
MAY 7TH: MCCARREN PARK / BROOKLYN, NY / 10AM – 4PM
MAY 21ST: COOPER PARK / BROOKLYN, NY / 10AM – 4PM
JUNE 11TH: MCGOLRICK PARK / BROOKLYN, NY / 10AM – 4PM
JUNE 18TH: WRAP SESSION (INVITE ONLY)****@ HOUSE OF VANS / BKLYN, NY / 12 – 3PM
STOKED’S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY LIVING TO UNDER-SERVED YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS BASED IN ACTION SPORTS CULTURE.
Gardensk8′s 2011 Birthday Bash
“A few weeks ago we headed over to Garden Sk8 skate park in Pine Brook, NJ to celebrate Harold Hunter’s birthday. Rodney Torres assembled a crew of NYC All Stars who jumped in a van and brought NYC flavor to one of New Jersey’s best skate parks. Some raw skating went down and at the end product donated by the sponsors was tossed out to kids who attended the event. We worked with VRMH and Rodney Torres to put together a recap from the day (above) and hope you enjoy!”
