Gaynor was not actually present for the filming of the skating segments; she and Reid-Pender did not meet in person until 2014. A Personal and Cultural Anthem
Gloria Gaynor’s is more than just a disco track; it is a global anthem of resilience and personal triumph. Released in October 1978 , the song famously began as a B-side to the track "Substitute" before DJs and audiences recognized its power, forcing the record label to flip the single and launch it to the top of the charts. The Official Music Video (1979) Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (Official Music Video)
The Official Music Video for "I Will Survive" serves as a iconic time capsule of late-'70s nightlife: Filmed at the famous New York discothèque Xenon . Gaynor was not actually present for the filming
The featured skater is Sheila Reid-Pender , a member of the Harlem-based skating group The Village Wizards . The Official Music Video (1979) The Official Music
It features Gaynor performing the song, interspersed with dynamic roller-disco sequences.