For the waltz jump, my coach has me hold the back edge AND the front edge then jump. It makes for a nicer setup.

I am competing at the Halloween Classic (USFSA) in Aston, PA; as well as some local ISI competitions. Last year was my first year competing (ISI) and it was a blast!!! I'm set for about 3-4 comps this year.

My knee will be ok. I didn't feel the need to ice it but if it hurts or aches tomorrow I will.

I like taking the classes with the munchkins sometimes...they whine and complain and I tell them to suck it up !!!!

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Ah, show skating!!! I do it for the glitter!

Great to hear that you have improved your waltz jump! Yes, you have to hold your back edge before stepping forward 3 seconds while your free foot is extending in the direction you are travelling. And then once you step onto your forward edge with your new skating leg deeply bent(Be sure not to step directly behind your back edge before going to your new skating edge. Step from just behind your back skating legs arch to push onto a new circle.), you wait another 3 seconds before bringing both your freeleg and arms forward and up and as your arms and freeleg pass your skating leg make sure to roll to your skating legs toe pick while you straingten your skating leg. Once you pass your skating leg, try to leg your freeleg swing to hip height. If you can't do that right away, just work on increasing the swing of the freeleg little by little.

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