Private Lesson 3

What better way to start Saturday than a good bfast?

There were many people in the rink today, which makes practice a little difficult.  The other 3 girls were at the rink as well. Lil Shauna said that she wanted me to be in the rink to help her to practice and so I did. She worked really hard. I think she wanted to impress Teacher Raymond. Haha. We practiced for about 45 mins and had to stop bcos there were too many kids in the rink and one of the crews told us not to practice the spiral move just in case somebody runs into her skate and gets hurt. OK lor. So Lil Shauna went over to the closed off rink to further practice on her own. I couldn't tag. She got bored after a while and I asked her to go play with the girls until it is time for class.

Teacher Raymond didn't check much on her front crossovers but focus on other moves that she learnt. She learnt new moves too and oh boy, were tough. I think I will have to be on the ice again the next time we go down. 

The class went fine. Teacher Raymond commented that she's still very shy. She needed a lot more strength to execute the moves precisely. Also, she needed confidence to look good while dancing on ice. I have to start to remind her. Fortunately, Teacher Raymond also mentioned that she's learning alright.

Ice skating is hard work. Other than plenty of practice on ice, there are plenty of hard work off ice too - the regularly stretching and practicing of postures. It is more than just skating on ice, the constant self reminder to control that foot in that right place, holding the hands up not only for balancing but also for posture. Lil Shauna still has a long way to go. For now, I am more than glad that she's proud of her achievements and pressing on. I hope we will get there one day.

Mummy Lim