I can live with the fringe, but if he really wanted to do the true flamenco thing, I think of the women's costumes as being elaborate and the men's are more typically simple. At least that has been my experience in the performances I have seen. But then, Taka will be Taka!
www.seechicagodance.com/event/duende-flamenco (man's costume hard to see but is very sleek and simple)
--Maybe a few sequins. Simple and eye-catching on white ice.
Mura has the body to do a low cut v-neck on a simple black satin shirt.
I think his work with Stephane has added a lot to the overall quality of the program.
rofl before they pick the music. I think of other tangos that would be a much better vehicle for Shoma. I really can close my eyes and see him skating to La Cumparsita. At 2:43 I see him flying down the rink with an amazing step sequence and awesome upper body movement. And, just as important, the music is so infectious that the audience would be wildly clapping in time to the music. This would be so great to have the audience engaged and an encouragement to him if he is beginning to tire towards the end of the program. https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=CbKKLOc3YsY (2:43 especially--don't pay attention to the dancing):noshake:
I mean, it isn't what I'd listen to for fun, but I think it makes for a memorable and distinctive performance. However, he does need to up the intensity in the 2nd half to match the voice. Still, the programme is still new and he has a formidable layout to get right (under show lights and in a smaller rink!) so kudos to him for the immeasurably better showing already of this FS.
I will be the cheese that stands alone and say that I like Shoma's music.
I will be the cheese that stands alone and say that I like Shoma's music.
. But I like the way he's managed to avoid the stereotypical, slinky sexiness usually associated with tango, which isn't really him yet (I'm sure it will come with maturity!). Go Shoma!
Agree about the costume. Red+black is often associated with tango, but all black would be just as good, maybe with a few sparkles to break it up. He is just way too young to be dancing tango, of course...
topic: Wow -- love No Mientas. But we're sorta kinda on topic, since more people will be skating to tangos in the future. We're giving them good suggestions! Anything with wild bandoneones at the end is good!
