Ladies sp 7:15 est!!!!
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Oh, Mirai! Lovely just as I had hoped. How I pray she has a solid FS.
OK, still not her biggest fan, but Rachael really put a lot into that performance. Have issues with the choreography, but good job.
I'll tell you though. If we're talking about pleasant surprises, then I must say that I was really moved by parts of Kristine Musademba's SP. Shame about the fall, but wow. I fell under her spell and was able to ignore most of the flaws that I would normally heavily criticize skaters for having at this level (again, except for that fall; no way to ignore that).
OK, still not her biggest fan, but Rachael really put a lot into that performance. Have issues with the choreography, but good job.
I'll tell you though. If we're talking about pleasant surprises, then I must say that I was really moved by parts of Kristine Musademba's SP. Shame about the fall, but wow. I fell under her spell and was able to ignore most of the flaws that I would normally heavily criticize skaters for having at this level (again, except for that fall; no way to ignore that).
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No planned 3/3 for the LP. She said in her icenetwork interview that the speed was slow going into her combination jump for the SP, so she decided to do a 3/2 instead of a planned (and well prepared) 3/3.
Good luck ladies! And good night peeps! It's been good.
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you have to see it to believe it
It sounds as though the top three managed to stay on their feet. Tremendous! I'm glad to hear all the good reports about Rachael's interpretation of East of Eden. I'm not surprised about the comments regarding her footwork. If you remember, the short program version that Michelle did in 2001-2002 had hectic footwork that didn't quite sit well on the smoothly unfolding music. Unfortunately, the piece doesn't lend itself that aspect of short program requirements. One just has to put up with that segment in order to enjoy the rest of the piece.
What a relief that Alissa did so well, too! And Mirai. So our three best (as far as we know) are in the top positions for the long. What a world team they'd make--if we could send all three. Oh, man...nailbiter on Saturday.
What a relief that Alissa did so well, too! And Mirai. So our three best (as far as we know) are in the top positions for the long. What a world team they'd make--if we could send all three. Oh, man...nailbiter on Saturday.
I am so happy about the top three!! Mirai, Alissa and Rachael all deserve to be on the podium. I really enjoyed Agnes and Christine Musademba's performance. Agnes is such a great jumper and leave sucha strong presence on the ice. Christine is really a great technical skater. I love her edge work and her interpretaion of the music. I really hope Christine will stay competing. She has a great talent!!
I was surprised too. I really wanted her to make the 3rd group, but she just missed. so we won't see her on TV
You mean Kristine Musademba, right? Or Christina Gao?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb51K3GcGCE
Ahem! I'd hardly call that footwork hectic. It is rather constrained in terms of its movements and seems to fit the music quite well.
When do these videos become available on demand?
Well, I might actually like Rachael's SP choreo better than Alissa's SP choreo, you know.
I have to admit I think she deserved higher choreo and interpretation marks than Alissa tonight. I don't find Alissa's SP particularly memorable. I like it but I don't love it.
Can't say the same thing about the FS. Alissa's FS is my favorite ladies program of the entire season. It's gorgeous and she's never had a better vehicle. Rachael's - not so much.
Saturday will be interesting.
I have to admit I think she deserved higher choreo and interpretation marks than Alissa tonight. I don't find Alissa's SP particularly memorable. I like it but I don't love it.
Can't say the same thing about the FS. Alissa's FS is my favorite ladies program of the entire season. It's gorgeous and she's never had a better vehicle. Rachael's - not so much.
Saturday will be interesting.
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i think that was the best MK performance ever. Just divine. Thanks for posting.
She did a beautiful 3x3 in the warm up, but said her speed was too slow coming into the combo, so she decided to play it safe. Had she done the 3x3, she would be first. I agree, Rachael has room to grow in this program. :thumbsup:
Her jumps are higher than usual. The flip is higher than last year, with better entrance. The lutz is also higher. Impressive all around. This girl improves and improves.
Yes, thanks for posting that. Watching it again, I have to agree. Somehow, Michelle managed to make that footwork fit splendidly with the music, with just the right movements on the high notes. Course, she didn't have to contend with the COP requirements.
I really wish I could watch Rachael and Mirai again. The feed kept freezing up on both of they're programs. Especially, Mirai, which is why I haven't been able to say much about her program.
Is it possible to reach watch on icenetwork? I haven't found any videos yet.
Is it possible to reach watch on icenetwork? I haven't found any videos yet.
i'm glad to hear kristine musademba made a good impression. so unfortunate about the fall--i so wanted to see her on TV!!! but perhaps she is still recovering from her injury?
one question for those fortunate enough to see her skate-- was her short this year to 'clair de lune'? if there is by some miracle a youtube video, please share
one question for those fortunate enough to see her skate-- was her short this year to 'clair de lune'? if there is by some miracle a youtube video, please share
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i can't wait for these videos to be up on youtube!
Well, I'm logging out.
Congratulations to Alissa for setting the bar so high in the SP and skating so well!
Congratulations to Mirai for a wonderful skate and first place position!
Congratulations to Rachael for a splendid new SP!
Congratulations to Agnes for an amazing debut that put her in contention for a medal of any color! Highest TES of the night! Wow!
Congratulations to Alissa for setting the bar so high in the SP and skating so well!
Congratulations to Mirai for a wonderful skate and first place position!
Congratulations to Rachael for a splendid new SP!
Congratulations to Agnes for an amazing debut that put her in contention for a medal of any color! Highest TES of the night! Wow!
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