ABOUT RSAC
The Rhythm Skating Academy & Commission (RSAC) is a professional organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of rhythm skating as a sport and as a cultural movement.
Have you ever imagined a place where skaters, instructors, DJs, event coordinators, historians, creators, and community leaders come together outside of the actual act of skating? The skate jams and festivals are a meaningful part of our culture, but it is necessary for us build institutions that bridges education, literacy, ownership, and professionalism, while honoring the roots of rhythm skating.
OUR MISSION
To preserve and advance the culture, history, education, and development of rhythm skating through structured programming, documentation, and community collaboration.
WHY RHYTHM SKATING?
People often ask why we use the term Rhythm Skating. The answer is simple. We believe rhythm is the thread that connects us all.
Every city has its own style.
Every region has its own traditions.
Every skater has their own expression.
But we're all moving to music. We're all interpreting rhythm.
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That's why we use Rhythm Skating as the umbrella for our organization.
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If you identify as a style skater, you're a style skater.
If you identify as a jam skater, you're a jam skater.
If you're a roller dancer or a freestyle skater, we honor that too.
Those identities matter.
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RSAC simply recognizes that we're all part of a larger culture. Rhythm is the best word we've found to describe that shared connection.
THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
RSAC supports skaters and professionals across several areas of rhythm skating culture.
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Style Skating
A combination of various regional skating traditions, where each area has its own history, music, movements, and identity.
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Jam & Freestyle Skating
Creative and improvisational skating rooted in musicality, athleticism, and personal expression.
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Shuffle Skating
Fast-paced rhythmic rink skating found in rinks across the country, also known as trucking.
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Roller Dance
Dance-focused skating that emphasizes choreography, footwork, and stage performance.
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Each discipline has its own voice. Together, they tell the story of our culture.
THE THREE PILLARS OF RSAC
RSAC is built on three foundational pillars that guide all programs and initiatives:
Education & Standards
Developing training frameworks and professional pathways that support excellence and consistency across the rhythm skating culture.
Culture & History
Documenting the origins, regional styles, innovators, and evolution of rhythm skating to ensure the culture is preserved and told accurately.
Events & Recognition
Creating intentional spaces—conferences, summits, showcases, and partnerships—that bring the community together while elevating the sport.
These pillars are embedded into every aspect of RSAC’s work and are symbolically represented in our identity and governance.
THE ACADEMY & THE COMMISSION
RSAC operates through two interconnected bodies:
The Academy
The Academy is RSAC’s general membership body. Academy members represent the broader rhythm skating community and participate in committees, initiatives, and voting on designated organizational matters.
The Commission
The Commission serves as RSAC’s governing leadership. Made up of officers and appointed directors, the Commission provides strategic direction, oversight, and accountability for RSAC’s mission and programs.
Together, the Academy and the Commission ensure RSAC remains both community-driven and structurally sound. Our Online Community Members are not an official part of RSAC, but contribute to the conversations and ideas the organization place its focus.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where rhythm skating is:
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Documented, archived, and protected for future generations
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Supported by clear standards and professional pathways
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United through a national convention that celebrates, educates, and connects our cultur