Why you have spotters for aerials

[freyakitten]

This is why. This was not the first time I'd attempted this aerial with Bastard, and certainly NOT the first time I'd been caught by Teacher One. Hence Bastard laughing his head off. Mind you, he had a huge bruise on his thigh from the mounting method for this particular aerial...

For those who want to know, this is the Holly And Allan aerial where the lady hops up to sit/balance on the guy's shoulder, one leg in front and one behind, facing his head. Then spins and is spun so that she falls off and is caught in a pose by the guy on the guy's front (preferably at chest height). Doing this particular aerial with Bastard, I seemed to balance leaning backwards, so when I spin I lose stability, over correct, and go *splat* forwards. At which point Teacher One got a bear hug.

This aerial is much easier with Not A Redhead.

Comments

[shadow-5tails.livejournal.com]

Oops.

I see why spotters are a good thing.

[waitingman.livejournal.com]

That shot needs a Caption Competition!

My first trapeze class was not going as well as I'd hoped.

"We got a wild one here!! Nurse! The restraints!!"

Gravity - 1. Freya - 0

[freyaw.livejournal.com]

I have very little sense of self-preservation when it comes to dancing, but I really really really like having spotters :P

[freyaw.livejournal.com]

:P