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Alena Kostornaia

So when Aliona was interviewed at the airport, she said she was going to learn how to waltz, "Because we got in such situation that we don't know how to dance waltz, and we need to fix that." :biggrin:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B72-MwCI5yi/

And I thought, "Of course, that's our little perfectionist! Yes, that would be great if she learned how to waltz sometime!" :yes:

But I had no idea that she literally meant TODAY!! :eek:

Yes, what did our hooligan do on her precious day off?? She went with Dasha and Artur Danielian to master the waltz!! :eeking:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B734XuOIdHy/

WOW, when Aliona says she's going to do something, she really does!! :bow: :bow:

I really hope she gets an opportunity to show off her new skills (maybe at Worlds??) and that there is video of it!! :pray:
 
Yes, this thread is about Aliona the vampire angel, but I do have to say something about Alenka Kanysheva here too, because she has always supported/congratulated our girl in her IG stories:
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1222199906695372800

And that photo of the two of them laughing and smiling while wrapped in the Russian flag is definitely one of my most favorite skating-related photos OF ALL TIME! :love: :love:

I was really looking forward to seeing Kanysheva compete again in part because I was hoping for more cute moments like these! :yes:

Oh well, in honor of their adorable friendship, I'll share a few more.

Aliona teaching Alenka how to pose with her medal:
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1202180042387841024 :love: :laugh:

Cuties!! :love:
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1202172115774050304
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1202178887813419008
(There are a bunch more in this Twitter thread.)

I hope they remain good friends and that we will be treated to more adorable Alena x 2 pictures in the future! :agree:
 
Batsuchan said:
So when Aliona was interviewed at the airport, she said she was going to learn how to waltz, "Because we got in such situation that we don't know how to dance waltz, and we need to fix that." :biggrin:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B72-MwCI5yi/
And I thought, "Of course, that's our little perfectionist! Yes, that would be great if she learned how to waltz sometime!" :yes:
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Same: that's so "Aliona the unforgiving"

But I had no idea that she literally meant TODAY!! :eek:
Yes, what did our hooligan do on her precious day off?? She went with Dasha and Artur Danielian to master the waltz!! :eeking:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B734XuOIdHy/

WOW, when Aliona says she's going to do something, she really does!! :bow: :bow:
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Wow! She really is jackhammer! :dance:

I really hope she gets an opportunity to show off her new skills (maybe at Worlds??) and that there is video of it!! :pray:
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:agree2:
 
Batsuchan said:
Yes, this thread is about Aliona the vampire angel, but I do have to say something about Alenka Kanysheva here too, because she has always supported/congratulated our girl in her IG stories:
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1222199906695372800

And that photo of the two of them laughing and smiling while wrapped in the Russian flag is definitely one of my most favorite skating-related photos OF ALL TIME! :love: :love:

I was really looking forward to seeing Kanysheva compete again in part because I was hoping for more cute moments like these! :yes:

Oh well, in honor of their adorable friendship, I'll share a few more.

Aliona teaching Alenka how to pose with her medal:
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1202180042387841024 :love: :laugh:

Cuties!! :love:
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1202172115774050304
https://twitter.com/MedKos__/status/1202178887813419008
(There are a bunch more in this Twitter thread.)

I hope they remain good friends and that we will be treated to more adorable Alena x 2 pictures in the future! :agree:
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Absolutely. We all know how good friend they are to each other. Alenka cheered for Alyona on her Instagram every competition Alyona went to this season. And that photo with two of them wrapped in Russian flag is indeed the cutest ever.
However I just cannot help imagine what if Alenka didn’t switch to Eteri in the first place. She could have had a promising career.
 
Here's Aliona's exhibition skate at the Euros gala: https://youtu.be/hT4lJ6QI4rc?t=8540. (ISU's channel, so possibly geoblocked.) Delightful as always, and I have to say her combinations with an euler in the middle are so fast that for a split-second I think the euler is a step out before I realise what it is!

I am laughing about her going to learn the waltz on the very same day - when she sets her mind to something, she really does commit to it! And thank you for the interview video, Edwin. Aliona is so animated, with her voices and her expressions. What a charmer!
 
Edwin said:
https://vk.com/wall-156669444_14156 , Alyona will be in TV tonight.
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I eagerly await a translation! Maybe extra fs will do one on YouTube...

patee said:
Aliona's many faces :love:

https://magiageladapatinagememportu...6GtYKJ1pahQOLkPWNJ1tpqPYSvsb_nJ_nsqAcndgfYYnk
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These are great! :love: :love:

#32 (the one where she's making a funny expression) is the most Aliona-like, in my opinion :laugh:

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Those eyes!! :drama: :drama: :love:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74M22-pqKP/

Two more from the EX:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74VT6UJSrJ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74XyjqJnKF/
 
Batsuchan said:
I eagerly await a translation! Maybe extra fs will do one on YouTube...



These are great! :love: :love:

#32 (the one where she's making a funny expression) is the most Aliona-like, in my opinion :laugh:

***

Those eyes!! :drama: :drama: :love:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74M22-pqKP/

Two more from the EX:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74VT6UJSrJ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B74XyjqJnKF/
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Yeah, I really like it, when she makes funny faces! (and she's very good at it...) :biggrin:

https://tenor.com/view/kostornaia-alena-aliona-smile-gif-15247848
 
McBibus said:
This work with Mariah is amazing. :clap:
It's like skating with her.
Mariah Bell, 2019 Long Program by On Ice Perspectives

I can't take my mind away from thinking about having something like that for Aliona's SP :pray:
I could watch it for hours
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Yes, absolutely!! Jordan Cowan from On Ice Perspectives has done numerous videos of this kind including synchro teams which are fabulous... he seems to be making his way to international locations too... I would love love to see such a video to Aliona's skating...
 
elbkup said:
Yes, absolutely!! Jordan Cowan from On Ice Perspectives has done numerous videos of this kind including synchro teams which are fabulous... he seems to be making his way to international locations too... I would love love to see such a video to Aliona's skating...
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I'm going OT now, but I advise anyone to watch Papadakis/Cizeron Tango.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bSz3jkMyTo
After all we are in Aliona's thread and I think people who love beautiful skate can appreciate ice dance.

... And Piazzolla is one of my favored composers.
I did rarely found so romantic and moving music like Astor's.
 
Seeing the word Aliona and Tango makes me think of Aliona’s beautiful program to Adios Nonino - her best program yet IMO. I would love to see her take on a tango again in the future. It would be perfect for the Olympic season - totally fits her combination of elegant skating and fiery personality.
 
McBibus said:
This work with Mariah is amazing. :clap:
It's like skating with her.
Mariah Bell, 2019 Long Program by On Ice Perspectives

I can't take my mind away from thinking about having something like that for Aliona's SP :pray:
I could watch it for hours
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elbkup said:
Yes, absolutely!! Jordan Cowan from On Ice Perspectives has done numerous videos of this kind including synchro teams which are fabulous... he seems to be making his way to international locations too... I would love love to see such a video to Aliona's skating...
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The more crowdfunding On Ice Perspectives receives, the more competitions and shows [ETA: and training centers] Jordan Cowan can get himself to and then shoot (internationally and in North America).

I have no doubt that Aliona is on Jordan's wish list for future videos.
When it will be financially and logistically possible for him to shoot with her is a separate question.

[elbkup, I know that you already are well aware of the extreme importance of crowdfunding for Jordan -- but perhaps others in this thread are not.]
 
SkateSkates said:
Seeing the word Aliona and Tango makes me think of Aliona’s beautiful program to Adios Nonino - her best program yet IMO. I would love to see her take on a tango again in the future. It would be perfect for the Olympic season - totally fits her combination of elegant skating and fiery personality.
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1000% agree with this SkateSkates. :yes: :yes:

Do you have a particular piece in mind?

I know earlier in this thread, people suggested that she skate to Aranjuez--not a tango, but definitely a Latin flair. I also could see her skating to Piazzolla's 'Oblivion,' but personally I'd like something fiery and intense for her.

**

So Aliona is on the list to go to Worlds!! :yes2: No surprise there, but it's nice to see it in writing. :yes:

HOWEVER, given what happened last season, I'm not going to say anything about this until I see her on practice ice in Montreal--hopefully with my own two eyes!! :yes:

PLEASE STAY HEALTHY, ALIONA!!!!! :pray: :pray:
 
Batsuchan said:
1000% agree with this SkateSkates. :yes: :yes:

Do you have a particular piece in mind?

I know earlier in this thread, people suggested that she skate to Aranjuez--not a tango, but definitely a Latin flair. I also could see her skating to Piazzolla's 'Oblivion,' but personally I'd like something fiery and intense for her.

**

So Aliona is on the list to go to Worlds!! :yes2: No surprise there, but it's nice to see it in writing. :yes:

HOWEVER, given what happened last season, I'm not going to say anything about this until I see her on practice ice in Montreal--hopefully with my own two eyes!! :yes:

PLEASE STAY HEALTHY, ALIONA!!!!! :pray: :pray:
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Yes, that was me who offered Aranjuez as a musical selection for Aliona. It’s my dream for her! But I would also love to see her to another tango program as well. Anything but Libertango - it’s so overused!
 
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