Blue Ropes 12-14-13

So today was Blue Ropes! This was only my 2nd practice. We were all just practicing waiting for Danielle. She is also the T7 instructor who's class rides right before ropes. I can do the whole flat loop routine and over 10 toe dances. Apparently I practice a ton! I am a lot more advanced than my group. I guess practicing everyday for an hour helps. So I was doing my toe dances and Danielle saw me. She came over and said you've definitely got the timing but move your arm back a little. Oh my goodness so much easier! Then I was helping a girl who was brand new. After I got her going I practiced the routine some more. Left Hand, Behind the Back, Under the front leg, Under the back leg, around the shoulder, and toe dances. Then Danielle pulled me aside and had me do the whole flat loop routine. I was so nervous! This could make or break my chances of moving to white ropes. I guess I did good because then she told me that next week after White Star to go buy a 15ft rope and a 20ft rope, tape them and bring them too class in 2 weeks. Then she gave me a 20ft rope and had me practice with that. She showed me how to spin it around my head. You hold the rope the same way to start then bring your right arm out and around your head and let go. I actually got it to spin around my head! I had it going for a good minute... It is a lot harder than it looks. Danielle said I was really good! My only problem is I move my arm too much. I need to keep the movement in my fingers and wrist when spinning the 20 ft rope around. My arm hurts so bad but it was so much fun!!!!! I actually impressed Danielle! Overall it was a very good practice. I will write tomorrow for the Christmas Party!