It's tough enough to balance on a skateboard as is, so imagine doing it while dancing (yep, dancing) across the board. That's what longboard dancers do, combining athleticism with grace to create artistic, mesmerising clips and routines filled with spins, board flips, and side-to-side flow. It's a style that grew out of 80s-style skateboarding [1] and longboard surfing, and the free-flowing movements combine perfectly with chill, rhythmic music. For proof, just watch a few videos of German skater Giulia Alfeo.
Whether she's skating by the Seine in Paris or down a beachside street in Portugal, Alfeo's clips capture a soothing and mesmerising mood that make you want to replay them over and over. A sponsored athlete, Alfeo has won longboard dancing competitions and puts on workshops to teach this artistic form of skating, so she really knows what she's doing, and it shows in these gorgeous routines. Keep scrolling to watch a few of our favourites!
A Sunny Ride in Paris
This clip is stunning, from the music and Alfeo's fluid moves to the Paris backdrop and the setting sun. "I could feel the breeze of the air on my skin," she wrote in the caption.
Outshining the Eiffel Tower
With the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop, Alfeo and longboarder Aboubakry Seck combined power, grace, and speed in this hypnotic session. The jumps, pirouettes, and side-to-side flow they put on display are stunning.
Breezing Through Madrid
Alfeo looks almost weightless flowing through the urban landscape of Madrid.
Athleticism on Display in the Forest
The combination of hip-hop, longboard dancing, and the forest backdrop is perfection.
A Beach Ride in Portugal
Alfeo's short beachside clip in Portugal perfectly captures the flow of a rushing wave.
Incredible 2019 Highlights
This mashup of Alfeo's 2019 adventures beautifully shows off her skill. Her spins and the movement of her feet across the board is mesmerising!
Taking On the California Boardwalk
This California clip has a gorgeous beachy vibe and is filled with Alfeo's graceful spins. (Not gonna lie, we love her outfits too.)
A Relaxed Ride in Paris
Alfeo described this as a "quick and chilled line" in front of her favourite museum in Paris.
Showing Artistry in Barcelona
Alfeo and longboarder Cristina Valderrama took on Barcelona and the combined skill here is amazing.
More Serious Style in Barcelona
This Barcelona clip is stylish and impressive — check out the kicks and the constant movement of her feet across the board.
Her Pirouettes Are Incredible
Spinning on a moving longboard is no easy feat.
Her Style Is Undeniable
We can't wait to see what she does next!
