2016-2017 Programs by Discipline

LRK · May 23, 2016

Oh, and here's an interview with Maria Sotskova, in which she, amongst other things, talks about her upcoming programs:

http://fs-gossips.com/maria-sotskova-free-program-is-a-continuation-of-the-short/

"Have you alredy did programs?

Maria: Yes. Peter Chernyshev did a free program, and Nikita Mikhailov did a short program. And it happened so, that free program is a continuation of the short. Briefly touching the story line, in short program – I’m like in a cocoon, trying to get out, but it’s hard. Therefore, the program has some modern choreography, modern movements, which we’re now improving, polishing with our choreographer Irina Tagaeva. And free program is light, airy. Pupa turned into a butterfly, and can flit, fly …

Who is the author of such idea?

Maria: Elena Germanovna. She offered to make free program flying, airy, and short – on contrast. Originally, in the short program was planned other music, but in the work process appeared the idea to unite both program by the music of same composer – Alfred Schnittke. Honestly, I’m very grateful to everyone – coach, choreographers for their help, because it’s a problem for me to find the music and come up with a theme for the new programs. Always someone else tells, finds, offers. I can’t do it myself yet."

VIETgrlTerifa · May 23, 2016

lauravvv said:
And? It's an exhibition piece, as was already said before. I think exhibition numbers are the right vehicle for experiments with new choreographers and styles (music and movement). If there are people who dislike the music and style for them (or in general), it's not a huge problem, as it would be if it was an FD and judges were the people who disliked it.

Good point. It was their Peter Tchernyshev choreographed exhibition to Coldplay's "O" and the great audience and fan reception to that exhibition in 2014-2015 that lead to "Fix You" the following year.

Layback11 · May 23, 2016

LRK said:
Oh, and here's an interview with Maria Sotskova, in which she, amongst other things, talks about her upcoming programs:

http://fs-gossips.com/maria-sotskova-free-program-is-a-continuation-of-the-short/

"Have you alredy did programs?

Maria: Yes. Peter Chernyshev did a free program, and Nikita Mikhailov did a short program. And it happened so, that free program is a continuation of the short. Briefly touching the story line, in short program – I’m like in a cocoon, trying to get out, but it’s hard. Therefore, the program has some modern choreography, modern movements, which we’re now improving, polishing with our choreographer Irina Tagaeva. And free program is light, airy. Pupa turned into a butterfly, and can flit, fly …

Who is the author of such idea?

Maria: Elena Germanovna. She offered to make free program flying, airy, and short – on contrast. Originally, in the short program was planned other music, but in the work process appeared the idea to unite both program by the music of same composer – Alfred Schnittke. Honestly, I’m very grateful to everyone – coach, choreographers for their help, because it’s a problem for me to find the music and come up with a theme for the new programs. Always someone else tells, finds, offers. I can’t do it myself yet."

Hmm...the SP actually could be Tango in a Madhouse. Cool! Wonder what the FS is.

butters · May 23, 2016

Anni Järvenpää posted a minute of her new free: https://www.facebook.com/Anni-Järvenpää-722892237846776/videos
Can't identify the music. Could someone help? :biggrin:

Layback11 · May 23, 2016

butters said:
Anni Järvenpää posted a minute of her new free: https://www.facebook.com/Anni-Järvenpää-722892237846776/videos
Can't identify the music. Could someone help?

Mambo Italiano.

butters · May 24, 2016

Layback11 said:
Mambo Italiano.

Thank you very much!

dorispulaski · May 25, 2016

Anastasia Cannuscio & Colin McManus USA
SD Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Nico Vega and "Run Boy Run (Instrumental)" by Woodkid for a Blues/Hip-Hop program inspired by Bonnie and Clyde.
FD

cathlen · May 27, 2016

Sean Rabbitt SP: East of Eden by Lee Holdridge; choreography by himself

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF48IxCieWz/

SunDae · May 27, 2016

cathlen said:
Sean Rabbitt SP: East of Eden by Lee Holdridge; choreography by himself https://www.instagram.com/p/BF48IxCieWz/

Such a stirring choice of music. I recall when Rachael Flatt chose it for a short program there was the anticipatable grumbling that it was Kwan's music, but Rachael skated with such expression to the music that it was beautiful and satisfying to see in its own right. I'm sure Sean will love training to it throughout the year, and it is music his rink mates will get inspiration from as well. Wishing him joy with it this season.

Crossover · May 28, 2016

SunDae said:
Such a stirring choice of music. I recall when Rachael Flatt chose it for a short program there was the anticipatable grumbling that it was Kwan's music, but Rachael skated with such expression to the music that it was beautiful and satisfying to see in its own right. I'm sure Sean will love training to it throughout the year, and it is music his rink mates will get inspiration from as well. Wishing him joy with it this season.

I like Rachael's East of Eden far better than Kwan's although the too vivid yellow costume was not desirable. However, my ultimate East of Eden version is Tatsuki Machida's performance so far. I hope Sean makes a breakthrough with the new program next season just like Tatsuki did. :cheer:

4everchan · May 28, 2016

Anyone knows which fantasy for violin for shoma ? I saw it was listed on the first page but no composer so I wonder. It could be so many things

excited.

cocotaffy · May 29, 2016

4everchan said:
Anyone knows which fantasy for violin for shoma ? I saw it was listed on the first page but no composer so I wonder. It could be so many things excited.

I think it's this one from the movie Ladies in Lavender
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxqjoNzS-vc

4everchan · May 29, 2016

thanks for the answer.... slightly disappointing choice to me

but that's okay. looking forward to seeing Shoma skate on it

cocotaffy said:
I think it's this one from the movie Ladies in Lavender
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxqjoNzS-vc

Mango · May 29, 2016

Amy Lin had her SP choreographed by David Wilson and her FS choreographed by Pasquale Camerlengo.

IceVampire · May 29, 2016

*** is Chock and Bates thinking with that choice of music??????!!!!! That can't be right. That's not the right fit for an ice dance program. Would not even work for an exhibition.

dorispulaski · May 30, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF7_5ZJHH_E/

Looks like

Petr Gummenik RUS
SP Sirtaki from the Zorba the Greek soundtrack; choreo by Misha Ge

eppen · May 30, 2016

Ivan Righini keeps his SP from last year and is working on a new FS but the music not yet announced. In Italian on his website: http://www.ivanrighini.it/news/

But concerning Chock and Bates - I actually think that Under Pressure by Queen and Bowie is not a bad choice at all. I listened to it recently and it's just about the right length without a need for cutting (I hope so at least), the lyrics have a strong and simple theme and the song structure, tempo etc varies a great deal with highs and lows, tension and release. But of course there is always the possiblity of butchering it with bad cuts and not getting very much out of the song itself into the choreo. They're not my faves really, but this I am looking forward to this with a bit of interest at least.

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TheGrandSophy · May 30, 2016

Is Misha choreographing for half the Russian team?! :shocked: :biggrin:

IceVampire · May 30, 2016

eppen said:
Ivan Righini keeps his SP from last year and is working on a new FS but the music not yet announced. In Italian on his website: http://www.ivanrighini.it/news/

But concerning Chock and Bates - I actually think that Under Pressure by Queen and Bowie is not a bad choice at all. I listened to it recently and it's just about the right length without a need for cutting (I hope so at least), the lyrics have a strong and simple theme and the song structure, tempo etc varies a great deal with highs and lows, tension and release. But of course there is always the possiblity of butchering it with bad cuts and not getting very much out of the song itself into the choreo. They're not my faves really, but this I am looking forward to this with a bit of interest at least.

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IMHO, it's a very bad choice. I can't imagine even some of the all time great teams, like D/W and V/M attempting something like this. This has tacky written all over it. The problem is this music in itself gives you nothing. No emotion. No drama. No buildup. No excitement. No crescendo. Nothing. And we have to remember Chock and Bates are not the most natural of skaters, so for them to go and pick a piece of music like this, all I can do is smdh.

This upcoming season is very important. The olympics are just 2 years away but the next season sets the tone. This is not the time for experiments or on-the-job training. Chock and Bates are already losing ground, partly because of their horrible music selection. This will make the second season in a row where they made bad music choices. I'm not sure who's advising them but they need to seek a second opinion. They chose Rachmaninoff, when everyone in skating knows that skating to Rachmaninoff is bad luck. On top of that they are not the type of skaters for this type of music. Just look at what music choice alone did for the Shibutani's. They picked perfect music and let their skating do the rest. So if this music choice for Chock and Bates is real, watch as Miss Hubbell zoom right past them next season.

Astrid56 · May 30, 2016

Have you seen Torvill and Dean's 'The Hop', 'Rock & Roll', 'Cecilia', and other fast numbers? Christopher Dean's the right choreographer for C/B's "Under Pressure" routine. I'm sure with Dean's choreographic touch, C/B will rock this routine and regain what they lost (if they did lose?). Funny, how consistently getting a silver in a competition translate to "losing ground". Given the choreographic changes they did to their FD, they managed to rise to the top now ranked #1. If the World's were done elsewhere, I doubt they would end up 3rd. The Shibs had a great run but if you analyzed their World's scores, C/B didn't lose much. Evan had a twizzle problem and that cost them a little over 2 points (just 2.24 points despite the Shibs' flawless SD), but in the FD, the Shibs barely edged them out _ a mere .42 points (even less than a half point). The season has yet to begin and some are already predicting gloom and doom for C/B, geez!

2016-2017 Programs by Discipline

LRK

VIETgrlTerifa

Layback11

butters

Layback11

butters

dorispulaski

Wicked Yankee Girl

cathlen

Team Gorgeous Cacti!

SunDae

Crossover

All Hail the Queen

4everchan

cocotaffy

4everchan

Mango

Royal Chinet 👑🍽️

IceVampire

dorispulaski

Wicked Yankee Girl

eppen

TheGrandSophy

IceVampire

Astrid56

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