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he made me cry
That's terrible! What a jerk!
he made me cry
he made me cry
The inward skating of Cohen isn't stopping her from being very well received by audiences, so I don't think that's something that will change.
Here is an example of Sasha's "inward" style and yet once again the fans responded very well to her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNweTvOwfAM
Sasha's greatest triumph. In your face, doubters!
Still, I understand R.D.'s point. Sasha draws you in, she doesn't throw it at you, like, say, Philippe Candeloro or Michael Weiss.
I agree with lavender. To me, Sasha invites you into her world, rather than thrusting herself into your world. I don't see this characterization as a criticism at all. Many of Michelle's greatest performances were like that: Fields of Gold (2002 Oly exhibition), Red Violin (2000 Worlds exhibition version), East of Eden (1998 world pro artistic program), The Feeling Begins short program (2004 worlds performance) are examples.
It's fine if some say being inward is not a criticism. My objection is that it feels inaccurate when describing Sasha.
I have heard similar remarks about Alissa and Mao which I also disagree with.
Perhaps it is how we perceive things and what we enjoy. About levels of sophistication from skaters and what fans identify with.
I have heard Mao lacks expression and yet when she takes the ice I can't take my eyes off her. To me her skating is just so beautiful!
It is like that with Alissa for me and Sasha too.
Please think of this as exhibit C:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELFerA2QZX8
Feel free to point out the inward parts of this performance
But, I already agree with Scott's observation,. "what a performer!" :yes:
Here are my pictures from the show and M&G!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8440248@N08/sets/72157626102067151/with/5511057586/
I'll leave this up for a little while.
I know it's been talked to death on this forum, but I do agree Sasha is a more "inward" skater. I don't think it is an insult, or has to mean she's not a performer, she hates her job; I view it is a style. I've always likened Sasha to a snowglobe: you watch what is happening as if it's a whole 'nother world, separate from the rest of the world, yet you can't look away. I just never feel Sasha really reaches out to the audience, but instead, draws them to her.
Michelle, IMO, is an outward skater. She reaches out to the audience, and grabs even those in the nosebleeds to take them on her journey.
That said, there are times I do feel Sasha aims to project (Dark Eyes is a perfect example) and times I feel Michelle is more introverted. It's just a style, and what a viewer prefers is what will interest them the most.