This week in class we did a lot of spins and turns. Spinning and turning is probably my second favourite part of dancing after jumping.
We separated them into 2 categories, where we bring our mass in towards a center point to spin faster, and a second, where we throw our mass outwards to essentially shoot our bodies into a circular turn.
The spinning inwards towards a center point is fun but incredibly disorienting. I have always had a hard time spotting myself to keep myself from getting dizzy. It just doesn't seem to work and i have a hard time keeping focus on a single point.
Throwing my mass outwards (I love referring to myself as a mass. Not really sure why) to fling myself into a circle is quite entertaining. I feel like I'm floating or flying like wind, and it is by far the easiest one to control.
I really need to practice my spotting more. This skill will be sooo helpful in my dancing. Especially in swing dancing where getting off my axis or being disoriented is rather bad for the flow of the dance.
Looking through the past weeks, I am proud that my ability to balance has been improving. I still have a looong way to go. Especially standing on a single leg in first position while we go all horizontal with the other leg and extended arm. I can't for the life of me seem to balance. Holding on to something does not help at all. I really need to work on that more and figure out the reason for its difficulty.
My precision is also improving. I am able to move with a greater sense of completeness with the intended motion. I suppose its just because I am getting used to the various positions and exercises but it makes a noticeable impact that I am proud of.
I really want to focus on my balance this coming week. Really buckle down and try to have more control.
Looking forward to the coming week,
Corbett
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