A real lovely skater. I used to think Vika Volchova was the most sophisticated skated till I watched Alissa in 2003 US Nats. I commented on her beautiful style during the practice session, and someone overhearing me said: Yes she's a beautiful skater but what you see here you will not see in the competitiion. Dam, she was right.
I still think she is a lovely skater and way above the others but not all competitive.