Was the alarm clock set for 5am or 6am? Who knows, changing the clocks is always confusing and also a little nerve wracking in case something goes wrong but, there was nothing to worry about today, everyone was on time for the local competition at West Bridgford.
Although, we were a small group, what we lacked in quantity we made up for in quality and we’ve decided today was a day of firsts.
Lisa performed in her first couples event since joining the school, dancing with Chris. They were placed a very respectable 3rd in Waltz and 2nd in Cha Cha Cha.
Irina performed the foxtrot for the first time after only five lessons and for those of you ‘in the know’ you will be well aware how tricky the foxtrot can be. She was recalled to the final and was placed a creditable 9th.
Whilst on the foxtrot, Chris performed his new routine for the first time and after a recall he was placed first in the final.
Craig and Emma performed the Brooklyn Tango for the first time in competition. Both as a couple and in the individual event partnered by Robert and Louise (I’m not sure which was the most scary!). They were placed first in couples and first & second in individuals.
Scarlett was recalled to the final in both her Waltz and Cha Cha Cha competition. And was awarded a first place for her Waltz. This was rewarded with not only a trophy but also a sash and an Easter egg.
Finally in our team today we had Andrew and Dawn and I’m going to say their first was that they danced a competition together for the first time in a very long time. It was lovely that they were back in the fray. Together they performed Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba and Paso Doble. All dances were recalled to the final and they were placed 4th, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 3rd respectively.
All in all it was a lovely day. Everyone achieving their given purpose for the day. Additionally all Mum’s were entered into the Mother’s Day raffle (where Estelle, Scarlett’s Mum, won a prize), we had cake to celebrate Andy’s birthday and we were all home in time to enjoy the last of the sunshine and dinner time.
This was a really lovely competition. I enjoyed dancing with Louise and my first time dancing with Lisa and was pleased I got to try all steps in the World’s highest/most dangerous podium and got a sash for the collection. It was nice as well to see so many adult competitors on the floor as it is a while since we have had recalls in the Ballroom and Latin categories I dance in. I enjoyed having a good nosey at the school and the person making the cheese toasties was a welcome addition to the competition. My best moments of the day were Louise and Craig’s Tango, where you could see the admiration/terrified looks of the awaiting heat 2, it was magnificent as the power of the dance created mini tornados around the room and the premiere of my Silver Slow Foxtrot, which is going to be a favourite.