Adult Tango test. Result: retry

Adult tango test taken on July 10, 2008, Dr Pepper StarCenter, Plano, Texas. One judged passed it (thank you), the other two did not. I probably would not have either.

Although I felt prepared for the test, that particular performance was off. I was on top of the ice, not in it, my weight pitched forward a bit, partnering/unison unmatched, 2nd end pattern very flat.

Other pointers would be welcomed.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• ice
• dancing
• figure
• skating
• tango
• silver
• compulsory
• dance

[kwillyau]

Just the dance that I am working on at the moment.

My main comment would be to neaten the feet more on the crossed chasses. The back foot is a bit too far behind. It needs to be tucked in more behind the front foot.

Also the timing could be better as you step forward after the RFO 3 turn and swing back (but I find that hard too).

But you do have nice flow and expression (your dress was very nice too). I am sure you will pass really well next time so good luck :)!!

[patineuse]

Yes, I noticed the crossed chassees right away. I was struggling with the RFO3 that day, good catch...usually it is just fine, but on the first pattern the edge before went skidding and then on the second I was physically behind Nick :-(

Thanks for the feedback!

[patineuse]

Oh, thanks so much, I will give that a try!

[reinchard4]

wow!! nice!!

[skatergirlaxeldancer]

You are a very soft and flowy skater :) i loved the head movements throughout the dance! but they could be a little sharper added arm movements on the intro steps could add interest and emotion to the dance without adding difficultity. Make sure to keep your legs straight on your extensions and when you do a swing through sometimes you bend your knee and it kind of kicks, it should swing strsight just lift up your hip a litle more :) over all well done!! :)