Last lesson I learned...

[QPO]

intresting that he would do that to you. how did you feel about that. we all learn in small steps. and i agree that it is inconsitenancy that stops us from getting to the top.
Remembr that this is a hobby and not a profession. If you did it all day everyday these issues would iron out more quickly.

[elisedance]

funny that I have two interests that seem so different and yet have rather similar needs - frame is crucial for the violin too or you end up injuring yourself (and never sound relaxed).  Its also an ongoing project...

[skipper]

 Today I learned to just keep moving FORWARD and back. I must just keep going, using my flexibilities.
Also did some 'looking forward' in my samba.

[QPO]

that my blalance is crap! but my Pilaties training starts soon. Hoping this will make an improvement.

[elisedance]

that my blalance is crap! but my Pilaties training starts soon. Hoping this will make an improvement.

ditto, except the pilates bit...

[QPO]

Since this posting my balance has improved. Pilates and core work has helped but the fact that the knee is stronger (not perfect) has helped. V says that  I am not so heavy but Balance is something that I will continue to work on so important.

[QPO]

we had our last lesson before flying out of Australia tomorrow. Feel that the dancing is doing well. We will be having lessons in Holland and have remarked that I dont want them to change anything of the routines just refine them.

I can make adjustments when V instigates them, but I don't want massive change, to integrate them quickly has not yet been perfected

[elisedance]

understood - its one of the touchy points of being a follower: familiarization takes far more repetition than it does for the lead so we don't want to have to endure this immediately before a comp.

that said, the goal is to be 'routine independent'; following the lead of the moment, not the routine in your head

[Rugby]

Have a good trip QPO.

[phoenix13]

understood - its one of the touchy points of being a follower: familiarization takes far more repetition than it does for the lead so we don't want to have to endure this immediately before a comp.

that said, the goal is to be 'routine independent'; following the lead of the moment, not the routine in your head

Important.  Very important, especially since lads occasionally blank out on the competition floor.  Definitely follow the lead.

Lessons:

Tango: Learning how to walk.  Don't ask. lol.

[elisedance]

Today - energy exchange, keeping the lines of communication open, releasing and then releasing MORE, honing the connection for a fast conversation...

[QPO]

That my ability of making changes it coming to a new level. they are much quicker to embrace. very happy with that. Saw a great move in NZ by a professional and wanted to incorporate into our routine.

having a night off now with our dancing at the moment and it is all fine, work on the virtual stuff that night