Passed!
The remarks were "Rushed but basically on time"
The video is painful viewing. Until I passed the first CW progressive I felt jerky and really clunked that progressive. Then all of a sudden, I felt smooth and in control. On the back side I think I did everything correctly, but it's hard to see in the video.
During the presentation glide the judge stood up and applauded. I think that was a nice gesture of encouragement (I was the oldest person testing).
Well, what did I learn from the test?
1. I need to have more videos of my skating up to the test to 'see' what I'm doing, rather than 'feel' what I'm doing.
2. I need to get to where extension is first nature. I think if I had my extension under control, I wouldn't have been so rushed at the beginning.
3. MORE KNEEBEND! It was adequate, I was hardly stiff kneed, but I can really get down there if I work on it.
4. I'd like more power, but that may be physically limited.
5. I need to plan my warmup better. I worked on my knee bend, and stroking. I really should have put some emphasis on my alternating crossovers more.
I stayed for several other dance tests. Two people had to have retries. One woman totally missed the hick kick in the Hickory Hoedown (I'm pretty sure that was a fail).
Congratulations! (I knew you would- your coach doesn't seem like the kind to let you test unprepared.)
ReplyDeleteVideos are key- but can be kind of depressing. I don't look ANYTHING like what I imagine I do.
Well, I thought my posture was nice, but right now, I just want to move forward to the Rhythm Blues and Canasta Tango. I think I'd feel better about everything if my extension was what it can be. I've done better. That first CW progressive just bites though.
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! Congratulations! Whoo-hoo!! *does celebratory dance* That's awesome. Can't wait to read about your progress on Rhythm Blues and Canasta Tango.
ReplyDeleteThanks, MER. I know you'll do great when you get ready to test. It's one of life's little experiences.
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