SOA Paris

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Bordeaux: Skaters from over 35 countries gathered at Connect festival on skate urbanism movement led by Leo Valls. https://lnkd.in/g2ecuDN8 These photos by Roger Ferrreo highlight my brilliant speakers on our Skateistan panel on ‘Skateboarding Programs in Under-Recognized Places’ - ‘Maz’ Marie-Ermelinda Mayassi from Melanin Gals and Pals (& Goodpush Roll Models advisory/ alumni) and Denia Kopita from Free Movement Skateboarding (& Skateistan) on stage plus time out inbetween my Social Sciences presentation to catch an artist talk with Makella and Maz from Melanin Gals and Pals and Diana from SOA Paris The 3 day programming and attendees featured many of the world’s leading researchers, artists, architects, filmmakers, skate educators and social program innovators attending. Part of my fieldwork also for University of Sydney at SSSHARC Arts and Social Sciences - University of Sydney in partnership with Skateistan for research on community-led skate groups from around the world as part of my Advanced Olympic Research Grant award. https://lnkd.in/gCGdRbnd

El pasado fin de semana vivimos #SkateForBalance por SOA Paris, una jornada especial en la que combinamos arte, creatividad y skate. Comenzamos con un taller de customización de tablas, explorando la conexión entre diseño y expresión personal, y cerramos la jornada patinando en la emblemática Plaça dels Àngels, epicentro del skate mundial en Barcelona. Una experiencia completa a través de la plataforma Nike – #NikeExperiences donde sentimos la energía de una comunidad que sigue creciendo y creando sin límites. Fotografías y vídeo por Diana Flores Fica 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dv4Qb-sV #SkateAgora #NikeExperiences #skateboarding

🔜 Join us in Barcelona for an unforgettable day of skate, creativity & community vibes! Only a few days left before International Women’s Day, same day of ‘Her Moves’ our Art, Skate & Well-being mini festival in Barcelona by SOA Paris 🗓️ Date: Saturday March 8th 📍12pm to 5pm at Picnic DIY, Barcelona 📍6pm to 10pm at Shimmy Gallery, Barcelona A collaboration between 40+ women, non-binaries skaters & creatives, & allies partners. See youuuuu there 🦋 Flyers by teresa_illoro