Mao Asada headlines Japan team at worlds

[R.D.]

With all those 3A's and 4X's she better be careful out there.

 

[satorare]

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2007/03/11/04.html

This article says:
some changes in choreography of FP
circular step seq is changed to straight line step seq
new positions of spirals are introduced
jump layout has no change

I have an impression that she's fairly confident but doesn't want to take risks at this point.

 

[Spun Silver]

Good girl.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

I believe Mao is the odds on favorite, and I am sure her coach would not want to change something that she couldn't handle.

Joe

 

[Mathman]

It sounds like they made the footwork section easier. Maybe some of the transitions, too. I think this is a smart strategy. To me, the only problem she had with the Czardas choreography was that she had trouble getting in all the steps and turns.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

It sounds like they made the footwork section easier. Maybe some of the transitions, too. I think this is a smart strategy. To me, the only problem she had with the Czardas choreography was that she had trouble getting in all the steps and turns.

As a dance, the Czardas is not that easy. The beat is very severe and to move one's feet to the beat of the music while moving the body in left and right directions takes a seasoned pro. Check out Raymonda if they show a highlight.

Joe