The Washington Post, October 3rd, 2004
To lace up a pair of roller skates is to dive into the world of knee-high socks, the Bee Gees and eighth-grade crushes. In the late '70s, the United States had more than 4,000 roller discos. And though many have closed, plenty of spirited stalwarts are keeping that Saturday-night fever alive: Hit any local rink and you'll find a motley mix of weekend-warrior dads, wall-clutching tots and teens lookin' for love. Here's how to roll with the best of them. What to Expect: A total time warp. The fact that it's the 21st century has been nearly forgotten at the rink, where fluorescent lighting and ta...
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