Starting to Click

Practice this morning was very productive! I feel like I'm starting to turn the corner on the whole backspin thing! Finally!

Movez - A good chunk of time spent here! I worked quite a bit on those stupid backward 3 turns and I challenged myself to work more on the turns that I struggle with, namely the LBO and the LBI. I feel like the LBI turns are becoming more consistent but the LBO turns still aren't...turning. However, I still consider them a success because the fear of the LBO isn't as strong. I just need one LBO turn to happen and then I think I will be over the fear hurdle on this. A month ago, I was terrified of even trying them but now I'm doing them willingly and without so much fear. Now I just need to work on the mechanics of the thing. My forward power pulls were also a bit better (even on my left leg!) and my eight step mohawks are coming along as well. Overall, I feel like I'm seeing some noticeable progress on all of my moves! Neat!

Spinz - Oh hell yeah backspin! GUYS!!! I did a proper backspin today with my leg crossed for THREE revs! I might have squealed with joy right after and, of course, I looked around to see if Christoper saw it (I don't think he did as he was busy with another student but I really hope he saw it!). It wasn't a tight backspin as my leg was crossed but it was out in front instead of pulled in next to my spinning leg but I'll take it! This is HUGE progress!

Jumpz - I did all of them except for the flip. I'll do some extra flips on Wednesday to make up for it. I kinda ran out of time since I spent so much of my practice with moves. Oh well.

Programz - Christopher approved my music choice for the new program so I guess I just wait for him to cut it and then we get to work on choreography. Exciting stuff!