It’s been a hot minute. Actually it’s been since Aug 11-12. Prior to that my last skate - and virtual dance test day was May 13th. That is a long long time to be off ice. I guess my life has evolved to part time skating during the winter months when I am living in the East Valley of Arizona. My summers in the the Arizona mountains precludes me from skating since there are no rinks nearby.
I’m back now and starting a new chapter of skating. I’m 67 now. I think I have decided I don’t want to compete, but keep working on skating skills (moves in the field) and ice dance (partnered). Beyond that I can’t see or predict the future.
My new/old coach Todd Gilles will take the reins in the ice dance department. Today we had our first lesson on the Starlight Waltz. It went pretty good. I didn’t fall and we were able to address all the sections of the Startlight in our first 45 min lesson. One new thing is on step 17 the 6 beat RBO edge after the Mohawk - Todd likes to do a decorative double leg lift - big then small. That will take some getting used to.
