Sadly because of the fast approaching finals Scott and I have not been able to practice a whole lot. We are still having lessons and practicing, but not in the way that I was hoping to begin doing immediately after Nationals. I have two and half weeks left to get my school and finals stuff done, and then I will be able to fully commit to the summer training schedule that we have come up with.
Ira turned out to be a really good instructor. I think I learned more about basic technique in that hour than I have in my three or four years dancing experience. It was really what I was craving as far as ballroom goes. I have missed having strict technique to stick to like in figure skating. Now I can properly judge my progress by the technique that I am learning to master. We only have about five weeks of lessons with Ira, but they will be worth it I believe.
Right now, I am physically, mentally, and sometimes emotionally drained. I cannot concentrate completely on ballroom or school because I am usually worrying about them both all the time. I cannot wait for summer to start, then my only worry will be ballroom and work. That will be a welcome relief!!
