Mae-Berenice Meite

[demarinis5]

Any news about Mae's plans for the upcoming season?

 

[Harriet]

She's skating at ACI - finished the short program in third place! Her new short program is really nice, makes good use of her long body lines and there's this amazing moment where she comes out of a transition and does a little hop and all of a sudden there's a double axel happening, out of nowhere. I'm so happy she's having a good start to the season!

 

[vla13]

She will also be at the French Grand Prix.

Edit: And here's her SP from Autumn Classic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1lHCCTyCv0

 

[VenusHalley]

Oh I like her program. It is cool to see skates doing modern programs. I mean, let's be honest, they are all very young people, the current music is bigger part of their lives than classic warhorses... and Mae can pull this off.

She may never be the world's top lady, but I always enjoy seeing her.

 

[demarinis5]

Mae has always been one of my favorite lady skaters. I always enjoy her programs especially the new SP she skated to yesterday, very, very nice.

She was in the K&C with John Zimmerman and Siivia Fontini. Are they her new coaches? Is she training in the US now?
French Pair team Vanessa and Morgan train with John and Silvia and they have done wonders for them.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Mae medaled!! And she was so excited to medal, it was absolutely adorable!

 

[Bluediamonds09]

Who saw the rude man in the audience sitting with his arms crossed at the end of Mae’s program, when everyone else was applauding? He looked mad, disgusted, I don’t know what. Yes, we know that Mae isn’t a stick figure or a graceful jumper but that was just mean. It made me sad.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Who saw the rude man in the audience sitting with his arms crossed at the end of Mae’s program, when everyone else was applauding? He looked mad, disgusted, I don’t know what. Yes, we know that Mae isn’t a stick figure or a graceful jumper but that was just mean. It made me sad.

I didn't notice that, but that's awful! Mae was amazing today and I really enjoyed her skate and her reaction to winning bronze, congrats!

I did notice some kids in the background dabbing during Mae's SP, but I think they were just hamming it up for the camera and wasn't against Mae personally. (Kids these days )

Here's a link of the podium - https://twitter.com/fsonline/status/1043310978669133824 - Happy skaters all round.

 

[silverfoxes]

Wow, that was the best skate I've ever seen from her! I don't know what changed over the summer, but her artistry has improved so much, and she looked super confident out there. I love her new style...congrats to her, and I hope this is just the beginning of great things to come

 

[Harriet]

I'm absolutely thrilled for her! That program is fantastic and she skated it so well - imagine what it will be like when she's at full strength!

I think the thing I loved most is the way the step sequence is mostly timed to the flamenco footwork in the soundtrack, rather than to the guitar. If she can build her interpretation of that further over the season it's going to be stunning.

It's so great to have an early reminder of how fabulous a skater Mae is when she's not battling endless injuries.

 

[demarinis5]

Congrats to Mae for winning the bronze medal! Love her!!!!

 

[vla13]

So the thread has it, here's her long from Autumn Classic: https://youtu.be/NCOQPnFjX0M

I really enjoyed both her programs! I really hope this is the start of a good season for her. I think she finally got surgery done on her knee during the off season. So that plus new coaches seem to have done a world of good for her.

 

[elbkup]

This long is the program I have wanted to see her do in, like, forever!! Stylized flamenco really suits her... it's a soft piece of music but incredibly rhythmic, a fine contrast to her solid, strong ice presence.. the arm/hand movements, posture were special accents and her dress was a perfect compliment to the whole... love, love this !!

 

[mikeko666]

Congratulation, Mae! I'm so thrilled!

Has she changed her coach to John Zimmerman or just for a short-term training?

https://twitter.com/goldenskate/status/1043340993712537600

EDIT: I saw the K&C. Zimmerman & Fontana have been doing very good jobs with the French skaters.

 

[MedoLove]

Congratulations to Mae! Although I think the judges are still absurdly tough on her, this medal is well deserved and expected! a great birthday gift for her I really liked the movement of her hands and expression, it was soft and was connected to the music:luv17: I wish her a great season

 

[vla13]

Congrats Mae for getting assigned the NHK Trophy! Now she has two GPs.
http://www.isuresults.com/events/cat03108896.htm

 

[DSQ]

Congratulations to Mae! Although I think the judges are still absurdly tough on her, this medal is well deserved and expected! a great birthday gift for her I really liked the movement of her hands and expression, it was soft and was connected to the music:luv17: I wish her a great season

So true about the soft movements! That’s what drew me to her SP.

Can’t wait for the French and Japanese GP, fingers crossed for the GPF!

 

[Harriet]

I'm really looking forward to seeing Mae's programs again at NHK, and especially the evolution of the step sequence in her FS. It's so complex in the way it's timed to the zapatadeo section of the music rather than to a straightforward melody, but it would be spectacular if she nailed it. I hope she does!

 

[Harriet]

Good luck at Internationaux de France, Mae! Have a great time!

 

[DenissVFan]

Good job by Mae One of the best and cleanest performances today.