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- Jun 21, 2003
I have a question for skaters who do shows, galas, exhibitions, etc., where the rink is darkened and you are followed by a spotlight.
Is it a challenge to learn to trust yourself to jump into darkness, when you can't see where you are going to land?
To me, it seems like this would something like, "Hey, jump off this cliff. Don't worry, an invisible net will materialize to catch you." Isn't there an instinctual reaction by your body of, "I think I'll pass on that"?
Second question. Does the spotlight operator need to practice with you so that he/she knows when you are going to make change of direction moves, etc., or can a good light person keep up on the fly?
Is it a challenge to learn to trust yourself to jump into darkness, when you can't see where you are going to land?
To me, it seems like this would something like, "Hey, jump off this cliff. Don't worry, an invisible net will materialize to catch you." Isn't there an instinctual reaction by your body of, "I think I'll pass on that"?
Second question. Does the spotlight operator need to practice with you so that he/she knows when you are going to make change of direction moves, etc., or can a good light person keep up on the fly?