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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Season is in full swing
Yes I have neglected my blogging duties. Pregnancy has knocked me down for the count. I do want to update how the training team is doing so far.
We started a few weeks ago doing choreography and shines. The team is doing so great! We were off to a slow start with technique and drills but since then, we have gotten into the choreography part of the season. As of last week, we got into doing tricks. This has been a challenging few weeks for the team. We've had bruises, skin burns, ice packs you name it! The team is so fearless. I love it. Anything we throw at them, they just go for it without hesitation. Everyone is just going for it. Its so awesome to see the team doing all the tricks with the music and then going into shines. Next week they will be knee deep in turn patterns and spins. Then from there on out its just practice, practice, practice.
I love it! We've cut the music, ordered T-shirts and soon will be scheduling events. The team is bonding more and we have such a great time at practice. Even when they come in tired from long days at work or school....by the end of practice they are smiling and saying "can we run through it one more time". That's a great feeling to know they are excited about the routine.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The long delay
Ok sorry for the long delay. I haven't updated the blog in a few weeks due to the fact that I was pretty much sick in bed for a what seemed like an eternity. Now that I am back up and running to about 85% of my regular self, I want to pick up where I left off.
Our season of the training team has been pretty good so far. We have been doing a lot of conditioning, a lot of training and technique and even had the team partnered up this week. We have had people going through rough days where they spin and hit the floor or get super dizzy learning how to spot. We have also had days where the team is vibing so well that they leave us (the coaches) feeling really positive after practice and having such a great outlook on this season. Tuesday that just passed, was pretty tough on the team because we did A LOT of spinning and turns. They left practice feeling exhausted and probably had their heads spinning later on afterward. We did a bit of spinning and drills today but mostly because we had to assign partners to everyone on the team. Its looking pretty good so far (granted they just started to practice with their partners today).
I know I haven't posted pictures recently but I will be in a few days. I have to gather photos and videos of the past weeks to update the page. Until then, just stay tuned and I will try harder to keep posted updates on how the team is going.
Our season of the training team has been pretty good so far. We have been doing a lot of conditioning, a lot of training and technique and even had the team partnered up this week. We have had people going through rough days where they spin and hit the floor or get super dizzy learning how to spot. We have also had days where the team is vibing so well that they leave us (the coaches) feeling really positive after practice and having such a great outlook on this season. Tuesday that just passed, was pretty tough on the team because we did A LOT of spinning and turns. They left practice feeling exhausted and probably had their heads spinning later on afterward. We did a bit of spinning and drills today but mostly because we had to assign partners to everyone on the team. Its looking pretty good so far (granted they just started to practice with their partners today).
I know I haven't posted pictures recently but I will be in a few days. I have to gather photos and videos of the past weeks to update the page. Until then, just stay tuned and I will try harder to keep posted updates on how the team is going.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Week 1 of Training Team Season
We just finished our first week of practice which consisted of meetings, contracts, questions, battle plans (so to speak) and future events. Once we finished the business part of the day, we began the first of many, many spins and turn patterns. We did a little bit of stretching and warming up and got right into doing spin drills and patterns.
We had a few accidental drops to the floor but that comes without saying. Balance is definitely something that is learned along the way. We split the ladies and the guys up so we can focus on their individual type of spinning. The guys were sort of going through convulsions when I switched up their usual axle turns. It was definitely a http://www.youtube.com/wat
We spent a lot of time with the girls. Their ability to spin is of utmost importance on the team. They have to be able to spin properly as well as clean. Technique is going to be drilled in their heads all season for sure. But by the time practice was over....they survived. It is after all, only week one! I am looking forward to seeing them blossom from being barely able to spin, to being spin masters by the end of the season. Some people get that exciting adrenaline rush performing, well Ralph and I get it when we see our teams perform. Its just a great feeling.
Until Tuesday.......happy spinning!
We had a few accidental drops to the floor but that comes without saying. Balance is definitely something that is learned along the way. We split the ladies and the guys up so we can focus on their individual type of spinning. The guys were sort of going through convulsions when I switched up their usual axle turns. It was definitely a http://www.youtube.com/wat
We spent a lot of time with the girls. Their ability to spin is of utmost importance on the team. They have to be able to spin properly as well as clean. Technique is going to be drilled in their heads all season for sure. But by the time practice was over....they survived. It is after all, only week one! I am looking forward to seeing them blossom from being barely able to spin, to being spin masters by the end of the season. Some people get that exciting adrenaline rush performing, well Ralph and I get it when we see our teams perform. Its just a great feeling.
Until Tuesday.......happy spinning!
Pictures and video from our first practice
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| spin drills |
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| Tessa lol |
some of the spin drills we do for the team to get used to multiple spins
Pictures of spin drills and patterns
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| Ralph leading the way through patterns |
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| new members and returning members |
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| smiling faces for now.....wait till later |
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| deep in thought |
Monday, January 31, 2011
Training Team Audition Day!
So, the day has finally come and gone. We got to the studio relatively early to make sure everything was in order. We set up the studio and the auditions began.
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| Some social dancing before starting |
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| practicing turn patterns |
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| more social dancing |
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| Eymar and Melissa dancing away |
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| Johnny "outstanding" |
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| More auditioning |
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| Little bit of Kissimmee in the house |
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| turn patterns |
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| the judges Pablo, Ralph and Me! |
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| Adrianna always smiling |
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| Johnny and Jennyfer |
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| Jhency and Pete learning the turn pattern |
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| the pressure lol |
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| shines (and yes I have a jacket on, it was cold in there) |
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| Ralph teaching shines |
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| guys shines |
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| ladies shines |
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| more dancing |
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| "the circle" |
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| Everyone at the end of auditions! |
We had a great turn out. I couldn't be more pleased with the team we chose. I am excited and looking forward to this new season. Our practices start tomorrow so stay tuned for videos and pictures of our new season.
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