And no medals again. At least it wasn't so crushing this time; I wasn't expecting anything so the disappointment wasn't as raw. I totally blew it on Jockey, which was disappointing, since I feel that's my best chance for a medal. I want to put some more practice into that dance and have it so smooth I could do it in my sleep, like I did around Oireachtas. But I got through the rest of my dances and that's a big accomplishment. When I got my results back, I was only one or two away from placing in three dances (including reel!!!) so I feel kind of encouraged. ("Now we just need to get you off the floor and higher on your toes," TC said.)
I have to admit, just a week ago I was in such a bad place with dance that I wanted to quit. I was flooded with negativity and felt like the activity I loved wasn't really loving me back. Now I am tenatively sidling back up to it again, helped along by a good Sunday class and renewed commitment to figuring out the puzzle that is Irish dance.
I've got a lot of knots to work out in the studio. I have a new feis in June, and then I have the whole summer to work on new choreography and drilling good habits. I'm looking forward to it.
