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- Dec 15, 2014
Interesting...to me, Gubanova is the one who lacks expression, and I can't remember a thing about her programs once they end. Maybe she'll change my mind someday, but now? Nugumanova is about 100x more enjoyable to watch for me. She's one of the most radiant, natural performers I've ever seen. But I also like Polina & think her expression is fine, although her main strength is definitely the jumps. Stanislava also is impressive. Hard to believe she came in dead last at last year's junior nats!
I think you're misunderstanding my point? I agree with you that expression wise, Nugumanova is more enjoyable than Gubanova even though her style is not my cup of tea. The way she dances and appeals to the judges are just phenomenal! I said Gubanova has SS. I can see that she has speed and flow on the ice and while I'm not an expert I heard many people praise her edge controls etc. My point was that SS can more or less help her save jumps when puberty hits.
Wow was Stanislava in dead last last year? That's so impressive Chebotareva has two late bloomers blossoming this season. Job well done.