Trapeze Private Lesson

I finally got the video of my trapeze routine that I wanted. On the performance night my costume got wrapped around the bar when I did my hip circle, so I was stuck for a few seconds before I could untangle myself. But, last night I went to a private lesson and hit my routine the way I had wanted. So, now I have video. My gallery site is also back online, so I was able to upload the pics from the performance. I'll get the video online asap. Here are the links to some new pics.

http://gallery.joannajackson.com/v/TrapezeFavorites/
http://gallery.joannajackson.com/v/TrapezeLevel2Practice/

Also, during the private lesson I did some tricks on the Spanish Web for the first time. Essentially, it is a thick rope. I caught on more quickly than I figured I would. It was a lot of fun. I learned 2 sequences that both left me twisted and hanging from the web - one with the rope wrapped around my thigh and the other with the rope wrapped around my waist. It was fun.

I also learned a few new trapeze tricks as well, and progressed with some tricks that I had done before. I learned Standing Flag, Split on the Ropes (which I learned won't work for me with my feet), Rogue Drop (really cool drop, but somewhat dangerous). And, then I practiced Fairy Pose and Toe Hangs.

So, I got a lot fit into the 60 minutes, and I can feel the workout my muscles got. I do have to say that I won't miss the feeling of doing the zip drop so often. That one was pretty hard on the body. It was very dramatic, though. I'm sure I'll do it again sometime, but just not every week.

This summer, there are 2 mini-sessions of classes, but my instructor is only teaching 1 of them because she's going to a 2 week aerial training camp (which sounded amazing!). So, I'll only get my trapeze fix for 4 weeks this summer. I'm definitely going to take the Aerial Combo class (combo of lyra, Spanish Web, Silks, and Single Point Trapeze). And, I might also take the Trapeze Level 2 class as well. Not sure, though. Twice a week might be too hard on my body. I need to decide soon, though.