Interview with Betty Dodds

Betty Dodds, the CEO and President of Anacostia Rollers & Friends, Inc., talks about the origin and evolution of the Anacostia Rollers, a group of dance champion skaters with a passion to entertain the public. The Anacostia Rollers perform three shows a year, including Show on Skates, at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion in southeast Washington, D.C.; they also perform mini Show on Skates at various locations throughout the city. The professional group of entertainers come from across the country and perform on a voluntary basis; they contribute to the community through performing free shows for the children. Dodds explains the skaters create their own performances and their own moves. She also explains that roller skating is her passion and how roller skating is an art form.

Interview. Dated 20101210.