11th Trapeze Class

My trapeze class went quite well. Although I was on my ear medicine, I was able to do my routine 3 times all the way through to my music. I also practiced my entrance and exit. My instructor gave me some really good ideas for that. Now, I just have to practice being graceful with it. I feel myself trying to force the gracefulness, but instead I think I'm stiff. It will come, though. This was only my first real attempt at it. I took ballet when I was much younger. Maybe I can remember the feel from that training a long time ago.

I'm definitely progressing with my routine. I'm not rushing the tricks quite as much as before, which actually makes them smoother and ironically faster overall. My transitions are much smoother and more graceful. I'm definitely getting the hang of moving my hands apart when I come out of the catcher's hang, too, which is something I had been struggling with. My music is actually a perfect length. I have plenty of time for a nice entrance and exit. Last time it seemed like my music was going to be too short. But, I suppose I was taking a longer time in my transitions - going from one trick to another.

The thing I need the most work on now (besides my entrance and exit) is the very first trick - the front pullover. I keep "cheating" by using my feet against the ropes to make sure I make it up and over the bar. I did get it correct once (during the 2nd time doing my routine). Unfortunately, that was the time I was practicing on my own. So, my instructor didn't see. I would have made it the 3rd time, too, except she pushed me to give me a bit more momentum - so I made it, but with her help. Then, I tried to do it again after I had finished my routine, but I was worn out.

I'm looking forward to my private lesson on the 27th. That should be a big help. Plus, while I'm resting, I can work on my entrance and exit. Also, I may do a semi-private lesson with one of my classmates - the ballet one, one of the days after New Year's. Then, I wouldn't be missing any of the weeks. It's great to know, though, that even when I'm not at my physical peak (worn down from the ear medication) that I can still do my trapeze routine. I'm determined to have an amazing night performing on Jan 17th.