Yet Another Prop

Lesson today was all about programs for Worlds. I made the mistake of bringing a black scarf/shawl thinking that it might be cool for my dramatic program. At the last minute, I decided that it would be too distracting to skate with. Coach saw it and loved it! So, guess what? Now we are adding this scarf as another prop for this program. We worked on the use of it during the lesson; during post-lesson practice, I continued to work with it. It does look very dramatic when I do the change-edge spiral move, but it's a challenge for some of the other elements. Coach is confident that we can make this work and really wants me to use this. Serves me right for bringing it to begin with! 

One of my skating friends who is quite knowledgeable about ISI told me that you cannot, under these rules, use props in an artistic program, so I will stay in the dramatic spotlight category as I now have two props.

Good lesson today, but like preparing for any competition, this is all one works on for months, so there wasn't anything new. However, after my lesson, I worked on loops and flips and see some improvement, albeit very small. 

Many skaters are preparing for Worlds. There are 150 participants from Skatetown, which seems a great turnout. Coach said we will start working on the ensemble number this week. I'm glad, because we have 2 1/2 months to put this together and get it ready for competition. We are cutting it pretty close for my taste.

Will spend the rest of the day quilting. I need the relaxation of being in a quiet space right now, working on beautiful fabric. Ahhhhhhh.