Second practice for the Lantern Festival.
Pretty much the same as the last one, except J taught me the Swing Waltz. She’s impressive as a teacher; it’s a fair number of steps.
I got back home and watched some youtube clips of the Swing Waltz. It’s certainly pretty, but much of that is to do with the flowing arm stylings. I guess I should learn them… I have to say I’m feeling quite intimidated. Being quite a reserved person, I’m not used to moving my arms about — that’s what I like about Standard Ballroom where you’re locked for the most part in a closed Ballroom Hold.
I’m not enjoying the Aerial+Swivel steps. Aerials are taxing enough by themselves without having to swivel 90° at the same time…
Another thing I have to keep in mind is to try an be steady on the Merrylin (Semi-Shadow Hold) and I guess the Charmaine (Shadow Hold) so that I don’t keep bumping into my partner with each step.
