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We have Groshkova to thank for planting the seed of this idea. I merely took the idea and fanned it (mixed metaphors, maybe I "watered" it).
Or did Groshkova strike the spark of this idea.?
We have Groshkova to thank for planting the seed of this idea. I merely took the idea and fanned it (mixed metaphors, maybe I "watered" it).
I agree Sarah's choreo was excellent. The problem was that Michelle did not sell that program, imo.
Sheherazade is THE most perfect piece of music for skaters. The various rhythms, changes of tempo and changes of themes is hard to find in other pieces of music to satisfy the CoP or even the 6.0., and all of it is done with flow. Skaters are indebted to Rimsky-Korsakov(sp) for creating the bench mark musical piece for skaters. (While Carmen has rhythms and tempo changes, it does not flow from one piece to another).The only program I like less was her Bolero. I think both programs could've been exceptional if Kwan kept in ALL of the original choreography that was intended. She kept putting moves in and taking things out. Everything all together would've made both so exotic and choreographically interesting. Kwan stopped training her choreography as much once she went to UCLA and didn't commit to each and every step as much, thus she simplified some of her choreography to 'get it' quicker.
Those jumps at the end of the program would've been cool. Kawahara's choreography was definitely a challenge for Kwan and some of the choreography didn't seem natural for her and didn't exactly flatter her. She isn't the most flexible skater and some of the moves appeared awkward. Had she not panicked, which I believe she was period since the Olympics were coming up and she was likely reliving traumatic events, it would've been cool to see her stick with the original costume and choreography for a while.
Her lack of speed due to not having a coach to push her that season wasn't doing her any favors.
For this, we should slap Danny Kwan for mind-effing her.
Food for thought: Don Laws would've been a kickass coach for Kwan in 2001-02 and he will be kickass for Zhang this season.
I believe Caroline will be directed now by Charlene Wong.
I believe Caroline will be directed now by Charlene Wong.
I believe Caroline will be directed now by Charlene Wong.
I believe Caroline will be directed now by Charlene Wong.
I believe Caroline will be directed now by Charlene Wong.
I believe Team Zhang is far too intelligent to get coaching from a Canadian ladies skater... it is not like they've ever won anything.
I don't see Caroline jumping ship to get Mirai's sloppy seconds.
Hmm, I asked Caroline about the coaching change, and she was being coy. I said Charlene Wong made Mirai fast, and she agreed. Personally I think gaining speed should be Caroline's number 1 priority (as a point-getter). If Charlene can help her with that, then that would be good. Charlene was also pretty good about politiking and giving supportive interviews for Mirai. These are the good points, and the rest I was not impressed much with (program choices, a mature style of skating, under-rotation problems...).
However, Caroline and her sister are talking as if Caroline's going to move away, and that doesn't fit with going to Charlene. However, just with the crumbs of hints Caroline let spill, it sounds like she's trying to decide between an LA coach and an out-of-state coach, and the final choice might be between Charlene Wong and Don Laws.