Step Sequences of Top Ladies at Worlds 2007 @Youtube

[morninglight]

I thought these videos made by mkqueen7 really cool. Whose steps did you like the best?

2007 World Figure Skating Ladies SP Step Sequence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBhnPKhNtq4

Miki ANDO, Yu-Na KIM, Carolina KOSTNER, Mao ASADA, Kimmie MEISSNER, Yukari NAKANO, Emily HUGHS, Sarah MEIER, Julia SEBESTYEN

2007 World Figure Skating Ladies LP Step Sequence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnLYz5EtFGM

Miki ANDO, Yu-Na KIM, Mao ASADA, Carolina KOSTNER, Kimmie MEISSNER, Yukari NAKANO, Emily HUGHS, Sarah MEIER, Susanna POYKIO

[Joesitz]

While I am not the biggest fan of Kimmie, I believe hers was the most impressive footwork sequence of the lot for 2007. Choreo: Morozov, I think/

Emily was robbed, she had good footwork sequence. Choreo: Wilson.

Joe

[dancindiva03]

Thanks, that was really interesting to see! I wasn't particularly impressed by most of the footwork sequences this year, most of them seem so frantic and so detached from the music. I think that Carolina Kostner by far had the best sequence in the short program, I don't know why it wasn't marked higher but I guess that's why I'm not a judge. It just seemed so much more a part of the choreography, an extension of the music, than the rest of the ladies did. In the LP, though, I didn't really like her footwork but then again I don't like the selection of music she used for the footwork, it doesn't show off her gorgeous edges or her fantastic speed.

[mizu_iro]

Those ARE cool videos, thanks for the link.

Carolina's SP steps are so smooth, flowing, not at all frenetic, perfectly in tune with the music...definitely my favorite step sequence. I think Miki's step sequences are way too similar in all the arm-flailing, but it fit her SP well. Mao's step sequence in her SP has a lot less quick movement than her LP steps, but the SP steps fit the music and flow much better...she seems to be trying to do what Sasha did in Dark Eyes with the quickening tempo in the LP, but she doesn't quite pull it off. Yu-Na's steps don't seem that fast or complicated, but the little details are perfectly in tune with the music.

[Zuranthium]

Miki's footwork sequence in the SP is SOOO campy! (Loved it!)

Kimmie had brilliant programs on paper but obviously lacked the ability to make it come alive. She has some very interesting steps here but her actual movement lacks crispness and verve.

~Z

[feraina]

For SP, I liked Mao's most: difficult, good flow, multi-revolution turns in both directions, muscality. I also really liked Carolina's, excellent extensions and posture. Julia Sebestyen's was nice too. According to Dick Button (you may choose to ignore him), circular sequences are the hardest. I can sort of see that, because you don't have much margin for error, and all your steps are squeezed into a tight space.

I will look at the LP later when I get a chance.

[morninglight]

I think that Carolina Kostner by far had the best sequence in the short program,

I also loved Carolina's step sequence in SP It was very elegant and lovely and went so well with the music. The way she presents herself is very charming. Because it's so calm, relaxed, and elegant, you can watch many times without getting tired at all.

I also loved Mao's step sequence in her SP. I thought both Mao and Carolina had Lori Nichol as the choreography for their SP. Both styles are very elegant, classy, great concert with the music, and not overdone. Mao does these steps with so much ease. I especially love the ending twizzle--so sophisticated and fits well with the phrase of the music.

I liked Sarah Meier's LP steps a lot, too Very elegant style. Her posture and arms are very beautiful. Even though she got points lower than others, she is pleasant to watch.

[feraina]

I just watched the LP's. There I like Yu-na's most. Hers was light and elegant and touching. No frantic flailing of arms, no sudden jerky movements, it was exquisitely done. Mao's wasn't bad here either, but not as musical as her SP's.

Miki A gets high scores on her step sequences, but I can't stand all the flailing arms and spineless back.

[Zuranthium]

Miki A gets high scores on her step sequences, but I can't stand all the flailing arms and spineless back.

No? I find it really amusing. Like a hooker trying to earn her way into the royal family.

~Z

[Joesitz]

Miki's footwork sequence in the SP is SOOO campy! (Loved it!)

Kimmie had brilliant programs on paper but obviously lacked the ability to make it come alive. She has some very interesting steps here but her actual movement lacks crispness and verve.

~Z

Kimmie's got to learn to sell the program. Those other gals can just sell 'look how cute I am'. Kimmie looks too mature and must learn to sell the maturity. She can't do the little dahling look.

[dizzydi7]

Thanks to whoever put those together. It was great to see the step sequences back to back.

I must say my favorites are Mao and Ya Na simply because the sequences are incorporated into the program and both ladies display great musicality. They both have graceful arms that seem to naturally go with the footwork. Meissner, Ando, Hughes, etc. all jerk their arms around in a very unnatural way. I do believe that this is a skating style more than anything else.

For me the natural artistry that is apparent in the skating of Asada and Kim is what separates them from the rest of the top ladies.

Dizzy

[Tinymavy15]

For the Short Programs i was the Mao's was my favorite. She looked like a ballerina. Kimmie was impressive, but second place i would give to Julia. She was the only one who did not do a straight line pattern.

[feraina]

For the Short Programs i was the Mao's was my favorite. She looked like a ballerina. Kimmie was impressive, but second place i would give to Julia. She was the only one who did not do a straight line pattern.

IIRC, Carolina also did a wonderful circular pattern in the SP.

[sk8addict]

I have to go with Yu-Na in both the long & short. Her turns in both directions are impressive. She looks equally comfortable going clockwise and counter clockwise. I was suprised at how Sebestian mostly turned one direction. I don't think Kimmee can ever learn to sell the program. I don't think she actually hears the music.
Thanks so much for posting these.

[dancindiva03]

Kimmie's got to learn to sell the program. Those other gals can just sell 'look how cute I am'. Kimmie looks too mature and must learn to sell the maturity. She can't do the little dahling look.

I don't think Kimmie is going for the "look how cute I am" or "little darling" look. But, for what its worth, I think she's adorable. She looks too mature? I wouldn't think she was any more than 15 or 16!