Goodbye to Slug and Lettuce

April 29, 2008

Intermediate with Chris

6,7,1,2,3 CBL into open
5,6,7,1,2,3,5 prepare and lead a double clockwise turn stationary windmill (I wonder how Sally would have dealt with this one) ending with R-L with leader's arm pointing up
6,7,1,2,3 Copa with R-L going over follower between 7 and 1 then with leader turning clockwise under R-L after leading the turn on 3
5,6,7,1,2,3,5 prepare as leader finishes his turn and lead a double stationary clockwise turn standard
6,7,1,2,3,5 CBL and lead follower into 1 1/2 clockwise (check this one?) travelling turn with L-R low and keeping R-L intact high
6,7,1,2,3,5 toss follower's L behind her back to her R waist and CBL switching to R-R and lead unwinding double turn into R-R wrap
6,7,1,2,3,5 exchange places on 6,7 and get under R-R by 1 to lead follower forward with steady forward lead and lead simple travelling 1/2 clockwise turn on 5 and with leader turning full counterclockwise immediately afterwards
6,7,1,2,3,5 CBL and lead follower into full travelling counterclockwise turn into wrap
6,7,1,2,3,5 prepare and lead stationary clockwise turn into open

The weather was horrible. I was so distracted by my damp clothes so that I hadn't realized that I hadn't paid for the lessons until Chris told the first class that he wasn't charging for it today. He also said this will be the last class. He'll be moving to Manchester in about a month. I suppose Sally being absent last week should have given me a hint.

No second hour of classes today. Sergio had talked about stopping by for the social, but opted against it when informed of the changed schedule. His texts and phone calls came while Chris was explaining the situation with the class.

For me these Slug and Lettuce classes and socials were useful for practicing On2 and trying out and learning or re-learning some moves. I guess I'll have more free time to … work? The participants for the final Slug and Lettuce class (or private party) were Chris, Lindsey, Nicola, Steve, Natalia, Clara and one more lead. One more showed up for the second hour, and Karim arrived later. Also, it looked like Kate/Katya opted to use Slug and Lettuce for a birthday party so that added a couple more people dancing.

Man U 1 - Barcelona 0. It'll be an all-English Champions League final.