Thursday, January 30, 2025

American Waltz 50+ Test - - - - - Submitted and waiting for the results.

 I will update this page with the video we shot Monday and submitted this week once the results are back.

It wasn’t the best but I really hope it passes and that I never have to do that dance again for the rest of my life!!!  

Today I skated after the tragic news of the plane crash that took the lives of so my figure skaters, coaches and family of USFSA.  I felt sick but wanted to skate .. because I can.  The session was awkward.  The ice wasn’t that crowded but I couldn’t practice without running into skaters and coaches.  During my lesson we only had time to work on the Tango for like 15 minutes.

Also just heard that Dick Button passed away today at 95.  RIP Dick.  ❤️ 


Thursday, January 16, 2025

Long Lesson Not Much Progress

Rink tag system out today.  Waiting to unplug a phone, plug a phone, start music - plus a few virtual tests on the ice today did not help make good use of my hour long lesson.  Monday the ice was awful - no cut in the morning so it was lumpy as hell.  Today this.  Aside from being a really cold rink this is another drawback to skating at Gilbert AZ Ice.  But this is where Vitali coaches - so I am kind of stuck.


Monday, January 13, 2025

2 Short Lessons This Week

 Here’s the first session - 30 minutes goes by so fast.  We left the American Waltz for last.

The plan is to try and virtually test the Tango this month.  


Monday, January 6, 2025

Happy New Year 2025!

New Years Resolutions set you up for failure ~  So I won’t list them too specifically.  

1. Lose weight

2. Skate more

3. Walk more

4. Read more

5. Play piano more

More of everything except #1.



Silver Tango Test Day - No Results - Virtual Test

 Today I skated another virtual test for the Silver (Harris) Tango.  #2 of 3 dances in the Silver Level. My first attempt I got behind and ...