DiscOasis is a new roller disco pop-up in Central Park operating for the summer at Wollman Rink. I shot this video on opening night. Rollerskating is having a moment right now in popular culture, but for lots of Black folks it never went away. There are roller skating rinks across the United States where skating is a beloved part of Black culture and always has been. Gentrification robbed New York City of its legendary rinks that included the Roxy, Skate Key in the Bronx, and Empire in Brooklyn, but hopefully this rink and other venues will bring back some of the fun.
You can rent skates or bring your own, and skate sessions happen both day and night.
More information can be found at the link below, where you can plan your visit and purchase tickets. https://thediscoasis.com
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