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- Jul 30, 2009
My one criticism of Javi is that there's too much posing and two-foot skating in his choreography. He also could use more speed. Still, to me he is like a more elegant version of Philippe Candeloro. I love his skating overall!
Yep, basically Plushenko lite. Well, Mishin IS his coach....
Help!! Joined Universal Sports yesterday for the commentary...today I had commentators for the pairs, but nothing for the men...how are you guys getting Weiss...I'm so bummed! Also, why do I sometimes only get half a screen with a stupid picture commercial on the other half? If anyone could help I'd really appreciate it!
Well, it's Morozov's choreo after all...
Javi, you're too fabulous for Morozov, get another choreographer!
Well, it's Morozov's choreo after all...
Javi, you're too fabulous for Morozov, get another choreographer!
Going on a limb here because there seems to be so much Morozov hate on this board, and I hate to be repetitive, but did you see that step sequence? Absolutely genius.
And no, it wasn't just "posing". It was taking a theme in the music (i.e. Jack Sparrow's constant inebriation) and turning into a real choreographic element, incorporating very technically demanding upper-body movement throughout (i.e. giving the impression that he could fall over any moment).
I haven't been a fan of Morozov's recent choreography (e.g. Miki's choreo for the Olympic season), but this one was a very clear example of why he's become such an acclaimed choreographer.
It seems like Alban is just going from one end of the rink to the other and just jump, jump, jump. I'm not buying this interpretation from him and I don't believe I've seen a single transition in this program.