</a><p>As its title suggests, skate dancing is a fusion of dance techniques with roller skating moves. Skate dancing seemingly peaked in popularity during the 1970s, but it has recently reemerged as a fun workout trend with just the right hint of nostalgia. We caught up with Cecile Klaus</a>, a skate dance instructor with The Brooklyn Zoo</a>, to learn what makes skate dancing so appealing for newbies and workout buffs alike. </p>