Toller Cranston - Interview

[Ladskater]

I thought some folks may find Toller Cranston's interview for Maclean's magazine rather thought provoking. It's from a couple of years ago, but still sounds fresh today. Always controversial and never dull, Toller really left his mark on Figure Skating:

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.c...=M1ARTM0012591

[76olympics]

Thanks, Ladskater! I like to read anything related to Toller. He is guaranteed to galvanize you. His 1975-76 short program is a thing of beauty forever. I love to watch that. I also think his interpretation of "Kalinka" in the exhibition at 1975 Worlds in Moscow is as fine as any Russian version I have seen. He has great arm movements which are not random at all and superlative flexibility. He looks like he could dislocate his hip on those leg kicks!

Here is a copy of the Kalinka exhibition-if anyone is interested! It is not a long clip, but it is WONDERFUL (IMHO!)!

Toller in Moscow--1975 - clip to "Kalinka":

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.ph...8454EE4D11410D

[Ladskater]

Thanks! Yes, Toller really knew how to "sell" a program - he chose the perfect music and choreography for a Russian audience. He always did the best Russian Split jumps I have ever seen of any skater. Toller is one of my all time favorite male skaters and always will be an inspiration to me.

Thanks for your reply.

[Dee4707]

Thanks 76Olympics for that video. I can't watch it right now, I'm at work but can't wait to do so.

Dee

[Joesitz]

Thanks, Ladskater! I like to read anything related to Toller. He is guaranteed to galvanize you. His 1975-76 short program is a thing of beauty forever. I love to watch that. I also think his interpretation of "Kalinka" in the exhibition at 1975 Worlds in Moscow is as fine as any Russian version I have seen. He has great arm movements which are not random at all and superlative flexibility. He looks like he could dislocate his hip on those leg kicks!

Here is a copy of the Kalinka exhibition-if anyone is interested! It is not a long clip, but it is WONDERFUL (IMHO!)!

Toller in Moscow--1975 - clip to "Kalinka":

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.ph...8454EE4D11410D

Well done Russian character dance on ice. He believed in skating to the beat of the music, and with his excellent technique he was a master. He's among my short list of great musical skaters.

Joe