Backspin Homework

Today's lesson was split between spins and Dances.

Camel spin still needs a ton of work. It's happening and I'm sometimes getting the required revolutions but it's still very hit or miss. I need to work on better technique to get it consistent. Then, upon my request, we looked at my sit spin. Revolutions are happening and it's actually centered and speedy but I'm not quite at 90 degrees. Of course, my ankle is made of metal so I'm not sure it will ever get down that low but at least it's down as low as I can get it and it is otherwise a good spin. I should really incorporate it more into my practices and competitions. To prove to Christopher that I have the strength to go that low, I demonstrated with my right leg. He had that look on his face that he gets when he starts getting ideas. Ugh. So now, I've been tasked to work on the back sit every time I practice. Joy. 

Dances - We ran all three dances with the music to get them test ready for November. They are "passing" according to Christopher but each dance has one thing that just isn't as perfect as we would like. For the Cha Cha, I'm inserting a teeny tiny chasse after the slaloms and I've been doing it for so long that I haven't noticed it. So, I need to break that habit. In the Swing, I'm getting better at coming back into waltz hold in the end pattern but there is still room for improvement there. Finally, the dreaded Fiesta Tango. I'm still struggling with that last step and it's not even that hard! It's such a dumb thing to get hung up on. For most people, it's the mohawk that gives them trouble. For me, it's a stupid step forward. I keep pushing Christopher out of the way. It's like I'm cutting him off in traffic. Frustrating. Overall, the dances are in good shape and it's just these little things that should be pretty easy fixes. I think I'll be ready for November, though.