我現在還能每周參加一次50分鍾的 group class。有時偶爾參加一些舞會。這個運動量是遠遠不足以維持水平和鍛煉的。
在家裏是很難練習 standard 的，有時可以練練 latin。記得多年前有一個夏天我還在學校時，我的舞伴（也是學生）到別的州打工去了。我一邊在校內打工，一邊每天到舞蹈室去自己練一兩個小時。當時自我感覺不錯。但秋天來了，我們再去找老師上課時，老師說我一點“舞伴感”（sense of partner）都沒有了，做什麽動作都是自己做自己的，完全不考慮舞伴。後來我就有點不太敢自己練這麽多了。 ：（
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回複海鷗飛處的評論:
Yes 海鷗, leading follow is authentic, and is the best way to achieve harmony. I'm not very comfortable yet, though getting better comparing to the first competition.
For Standard dancing, strong center is very important, and with hip area as flexible as latin dancers. Lots to work on.
Hope you still have chance to do something, even by yourself. I practice by myself as well, also take ballet lessons. I feel body conditioning is even more important than ballroom techniques, more so in higher level.
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回複Flamenco_Girl的評論:
OMG! 居然大言不慚地評論如此“好同學”，真不好意思。 :P 幸虧他看不懂中文。哈哈！
怪不得，我說怎麽他的基本功那麽好，轉起來又那麽流暢。
原來你們是做沒有 routine 的 lead and follow。這可是真的不容易，尤其是在 open level 上。估計那就是我說的那幾點的主要原因了。
記得以前我們老頭（team 裏的總教練）老是不肯給我 routines (for Standard)，要我一個 group 接一個 group 地 lead。 還真是挺折磨人的。有一次比賽後我們問一位德國來的裁判，他指出我的首要問題就是軀幹的運動量不足，跳得太平。所以我後來一直很留意這個問題。
真羨慕你有 amateur partner。希望什麽時候看到你們做 amateur 的比賽。
Good luck for the USDC!
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回複海鷗飛處的評論:
Thank you very much 海鷗 for the detailed comments. You made good points. I need to improve my range of motion in hip area. I think I've made progress since then.
This is Pro/Am Open Scholarship A competition. My pro partner is Linas Koreiva, BlackPool professional semi-finalist, of cause a "好同學" :-) He is quite conservative regarding to dancing, but stresses basic foundation very much. We ware doing true leading-follow on competition floor, no routine, which may be why he was conservative, so to make sure I can follow. This could also be a reason for lacking of emotion.
I'm still practicing with my amateure parter, but not scheduled for competition yet.
回複dancefan的評論:
Thank you dancefan for the message. I'm glad to know that you are enjoying dancing as well. Lots fun and work, isn't it?
Nice to know you here.
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you are amazing! so glad to see the update. i have followed your blog for years and started ballroom dance two years ago inspired by your articles and videos. i owe you 'thank you very much'.
keep dancing.
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回複靈狐的評論:
On and off about 10 years now. Nice to see you here 靈狐.
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好專業哦。
這得多少年的功夫啊。
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回複melly的評論:
Hi Melly, thanks for nice comments. Yes, I've improved with the efforts I've put in. We placed 7th, one off final. It's quite competitive in this highest division of Pro/Am. There are one couple from Hong Kong (a regular finalist in International events), two couples from Canada (include one previous Canadian Pro/Am champion), one couple from Australia (they are professional actually), none of them made to the final.
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Hi Girl,
You are amazing, your shape, dress and performance. So is your partner :-) Practice makes perfect, obviously. Very beautiful and enjoyable. I wish I could have been watching your dance on site.
I bet you enjoyed the entire event too. What's the result?
