Those already on the skating rink floor are showing off their skills: doing tricks (sometimes with a partner), two-stepping .

A lifelong dancer, the Atlanta-based creator is most comfortable wearing loud colors and performing ostentatious tricks ... show, Roller Jam. The competition pits the best roller-skating crews ...

CHICAGO - Sydney Blaylock first discovered roller skating at 4 years ... "Learning how to skate backwards and doing all the tricks fast. Not taking my time and just having fun." ...