In this article, we've compiled a list of options available for roller skating lessons for adults in Atlanta Metro, showing you where to find roller skating lessons for adults and as you embark on your roller skating journey. More and more grown-ups are rediscovering the joy, fitness benefits, and community spirit that roller skating brings. Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active or a social activity to connect with like-minded individuals, roller skating has something to offer. It's time to lace up your skates, roll onto the rink, and embrace the exhilaration of learning to roller skate as an adult.
Where to Find Roller Skating Lessons for Adults in Atlanta Metro - Last Updated February 2024
We researched 17 roller rinks in the Atlanta Metro area looking for adult roller skating lessons. We also researched available options for private roller skating lessons so that we could list them here in one place.
**NOTE** If you offer rollerskating lessons for adults and would like to be included on this list (or if you know of some that we missed), shoot us an email at sk8@skatetakes.com and let us know where to find information about your classes or lessons online, or let us know in the comments!
In Local Atlanta Area Roller Rinks
We found 7 local Atlanta Roller Rinks that offer some kind of roller skating lessons. We've combed the internet looking for current offerings as of February 2024. All of the info below was available on the internet as of February 19th, 2024, but is subject to change or may be out-of-date...please contact the rink or roller skate instructors directly to verify times and sign up for lessons.
1. Sk8 Academy at Skate Country in Buford GA
Skate Country offers roller skating lessons with RSA-Certified instructor Tony Johnson of Sk8Academy who can teach you all the basics!
**Important** DO NOT CONTACT SKATE COUNTRY to book this class! To book your class, contact Tony via email (sk8academytony@gmail.com) or phone 404-797-9824.
- Where: Skate Country
2700 Buford Highway
Buford, GA 30518 (Map it) - Who: This is an all ages class – everyone is welcome!
- When: The class is Saturdays at 8am. It usually goes until about 9:30am.
- How Much: $30 per person and includes the skate rental.
2. Skater's Choice of Georgia aka Hot Wheels
Skater's Choice of Georgia (formerly Hot Wheels) has weekly ADULT roller skating lessons on their schedule every Monday just prior to the Adult Night skate. Hot Wheels' lesson is the in-person roller skating lesson that Eddy and I attended back when we were getting started roller skating. (Read more about Liz’s Skate Story and Eddy’s Skate Story).
- Where: Skaters' Choice of Georgia aka Hot Wheels
228 Farm Ridge Dr NE,
Woodstock, GA 30188 (Map it) - Who: This is an adult roller skating lesson
- When: This weekly roller skating class is offered Mondays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
- How Much: The price is $20 for the lesson AND the adult session that follows and includes skate rental. (It's a deal!!!)
- See the flyer for February 2024 on their Facebook page.
3. Sparkles Smyrna
Sparkles Smyrna has weekly adult (25+) roller skating lessons on their schedule, offered at a bundled price right before the JB Tuesday Adult Skate Session (25+) every Tuesday.
- Where: Sparkles Smyrna
666 Smyrna Hill Dr,
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Map it) - Who: This is an adult only class offered right before the JB Tuesday Adult Skate session which is for 25+ ONLY
- When: This weekly roller skating class is offered Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
- How Much: The price is $20 and includes admission from 6-11pm for the JB Tuesday Adult Skate 25+ session
4. Cascade Skating
Cascade Skating offers roller skating lessons 5 days out of the week! We're listing the info as we found it as of the latest update to this post, but please visit the Cascade lessons page for the most up-to-date information. The pricing info on their page was referencing a summer special, but since it's October now, I'm not sure it's accurate, so I've left it off for now....just visit their site to get the latest.
Where: Cascade Skating
3335 M.L.K.Jr. Dr.,
Atlanta GA 30331 (Map it)
- Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
All Ages Welcome - Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Ages 18 + Only (Adult Night) - Friday 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
All Ages Welcome - Saturday 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
All Ages Welcome - Sunday 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
All Ages Welcome
5. Stone Mountain Skates
Stone Mountain Skates offers several roller skating lessons on Sundays. It looks like intermediate class is offered every other Sunday and the Adult Beginners and Kids classes are offered every Sunday.
Where: Stone Mountain Skates
5400 Bermuda Rd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (Map it)
- When: Sundays
- Adult Beginner Class, 12:30-1:30pm
- Kids, 11:30-12:30pm
- Intermediate (Every other Sunday), 10:30-11:30am
- How Much: $15 lessons Pay at the door, and $5 Skate Rental
6. Skate Zone
Skate Zone in Morrow, Georgia offers an all ages roller skating class every Saturday from 1pm - 2pm.
- Where: Skate Zone
6766 Mount Zion Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260 (Map it) - Who: This appears to be an all ages class.
- When: Every Saturday from 1pm-2pm
- How Much: $20 plus $5 skate rental
7. Starlite of Stockbridge
Starlite in Stockbridge GA offers a 5 week class that meets on Saturdays at noon. It looks like the series started November 12, 2023 and I'm not clear on if you can join in the middle of the series, etc. Check with the rink for details.
- Where: Starlite of Stockbridge
3710 N Henry Blvd
Stockbridge, Ga 30281 (Map it) - Who: This appears to be an all ages class.
- When: Saturdays from 12pm-1pm
- How Much: $100 for a 5 week class
Private Roller Skating Lessons & Artistic Coaching
8. KameoRoll - Private One-on-One and Group Lessons
KameoRoll offers private one-on-one and group roller skating lessons in Atlanta. KameoRoll is owned by Kamille, a notable Atlanta professional/celebrity choreographer, dancer, personal trainer, and artist developer, mentor. Kamille owns and operates Kameo Production Studios, LLC : 678-499-7537.
- Where:
Kameo Production Studios, LLC
2575 B Snapfinger Rd
Decatur, GA 30034 (Map it) - Group Classes
- One-On-One Classes
- Monthly subscription
9. SkateFantacee
Cece aka Skate Fantacee is another notable professional Atlanta skater who offers private skate lessons. Cece founded World Wide Rolloutday in 2020, and in just two years, it spread to over 27 countries! She is a certified fitness instructor, personal trainer, skate coach and Riedell superstar. Contact CeCe via her website for information on private roller skating lessons.
10. RollerFit
RollerFit offers roller skating classes in the context of a fitness class program or membership....it's a Roller Fitness Studio offering an adult roller dance fitness program in its own studio that caters to ALL LEVELS of skill and experience.
Where: RollerFit
1874 Piedmont Ave NE Suite 441-D
Atlanta, GA 30324 (Map It)
11. SkatesOutVirtual
SkatesOutVirtual offers online and private in-person roller skating lesson. For details or to contact them, visit the website at skatesoutvirtual.com.
12. Nikki's Roller Skate Shop (Powder Springs)
Nikki's Roller Skate Shop in Powder Springs currently offers Adult rollerskating lessons and workshops (as of December 2023) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check their website for specific times.
Other Adult Roller Skating Lesson Options in Atlanta
13. Atlanta Roller Derby Rec League
If you think Roller Derby might be for you, the Atlanta Roller Derby offers a Rec League where they will teach you to skate in the roller derby. No skills or equipment required....they have loaners for everything you would need. You can join the fastest growing sport in the world, get an intense workout, make great friends, and have a whole lot of fun! Atlanta Roller Derby Rec League is a great way to learn the sport of roller derby.
Atlanta Area Roller Skating Rinks that We Researched in Writing this Post
- Skate Country
- Sparkles Lawrenceville/Gwinnett
- Skate Along USA
- Skaters' Choice of Georgia aka Hot Wheels
- Sparkles Kennesaw
- Sparkles Hiram
- Sparkles Smyrna
- Sparkles Lawrenceville/Gwinnett
- The Cooler (it doesn't even have a roller rink anymore, but Google keeps showing it as an option )
- Golden Glide - FAQ says they do not currently offer lessons.
- Cascade
- Skate Zone
- Planet Skate
- Starlite of Stockbridge
- Starlite of McDonough - They also have a page about lessons, but it looks like it is from 2015/16.
- Skate Towne - This Reddit post mentioned that Brian gives a lesson at Skate Towne, but I couldn't find any specific info available.
- Griffin Skate Inn
Margi Wright
Thank you so much for this amazing resource! I want to start skating again after many years and your website really help me out. Now I know where I can go to get lessons before I begin skating again you’re an angel and again thank you so much! P.S. I am 62 and we used to go to Crescent Park skating rink in smyrna back in the early 70s. We would wear stretchy skate covers! Low rise hip huggers too! Ha! We did the Hokey Pokey!
Skate Takes
Awesome! So glad to hear it! 🙂
Tricia
Thank you for the information, very helpful