Hi, it's been two months.
I'm doing....er..okay.
I've finished my Planxty Drury, in that I know all the steps and just need to practise and polish, and maybe change the treble bit that I can't quite do. I can't actually believe I've gone for a 40 bar set after vowing not to do anything over 32 (or 28 in hornpipe), but there you have it. It's quite easy, short on toestands, interesting rhythms.
Next up is the Piper - I've got a step sorted, it's quite girly and floaty and whimsical, to match how I feel when I listen to the music. I know how I'm going to open and close the set part, and a couple of ideas for the middle bit, but it needs a bit more thought. It'll be pretty - I have a very girly style emerging, I think. Especially in hornpipe as I've always thought it's kinda the slip jig of heavy dancing. All the nicest set tunes are hornpipes in my opinion.
Most importantly, I'm off to the British Nationals this arvo. I really need this, I really need to see some beautiful dancing again. Claire, Suzanne and Simona reprise their worlds battle. Watch some ceilis and try to spot faults in prep for the teaching exam. I'm so looking forward to this! And the 25th anniversary to boot - nearly as old as me! - happy birthday, BNs!
