Congrats to Kana and Dai for finishing their first Nationals together on the podium! The RD was fire – great improvements on all fronts!
The same to you, but first all: Happy belated birthday, dear deedee!
I recall last year you got to watch Nationals and Dai’s practice in person on your special day. Hope you had the opportunity to watch Kana and Dai this time too – either live in the arena or on TV.
Thanks for the article, demarinis.
I see, Nick McCarvel wrote they fell on a spin – I guess he confused the StaLi with a spin. They improved their combination spin in comparison to the NHK Trophy! I liked Dai’s bent leg position in the camel and it’s nice they got level 2 this time.
It wouldn't be surprising, if the stumbles happened in part, because of Dai’s preoccupation with the unfortunate accident on Saturday, even if he said he felt calm during the FD. I can imagine it was somewhere in the back of both of their minds the entire competition. In some different angle news footage of the fall on the StaLi it was obvious Dai did his utmost not to drop Kana and protect her injured knee. They were both very supportive of each other. Not only did Kana say she felt 100% protected by Dai-chan, she also immediately cut him off when he beat himself up in the Kiss & Cry (as quoted in the article).
La Bayadere truly is a gorgeous, intricate program. They absolutely should keep it for next season. I just wonder, if maybe Marina and the coaching/choreo team can come up with an alternative for the StaLi? It requires sooo much strength and seems to be too ambitious for now. I’m sure the rest will come together with practice, experience and resulting higher confidence. It was already so, so good at NHK, just needs a bit more polishing.
Belated Happy Holidays, everyone!
The same to you, but first all: Happy belated birthday, dear deedee!
I recall last year you got to watch Nationals and Dai’s practice in person on your special day. Hope you had the opportunity to watch Kana and Dai this time too – either live in the arena or on TV.
Congrats to KanaDai on winning the Silver Medal!
Olympic Channel article
Takahashi Daisuke takes national ice dance silver after switch from singles
Has an elite athlete ever made such a difficult transition? The 2010 world singles champ won ice dance silver at Japan nationals with Muramoto Kana.www.olympicchannel.com
Thanks for the article, demarinis.
I see, Nick McCarvel wrote they fell on a spin – I guess he confused the StaLi with a spin. They improved their combination spin in comparison to the NHK Trophy! I liked Dai’s bent leg position in the camel and it’s nice they got level 2 this time.
It wouldn't be surprising, if the stumbles happened in part, because of Dai’s preoccupation with the unfortunate accident on Saturday, even if he said he felt calm during the FD. I can imagine it was somewhere in the back of both of their minds the entire competition. In some different angle news footage of the fall on the StaLi it was obvious Dai did his utmost not to drop Kana and protect her injured knee. They were both very supportive of each other. Not only did Kana say she felt 100% protected by Dai-chan, she also immediately cut him off when he beat himself up in the Kiss & Cry (as quoted in the article).
I still loved their FD - I know there were a few bobbles in the FD but imagine when they are clean . Can’t wait to see this team win medals next year
La Bayadere truly is a gorgeous, intricate program. They absolutely should keep it for next season. I just wonder, if maybe Marina and the coaching/choreo team can come up with an alternative for the StaLi? It requires sooo much strength and seems to be too ambitious for now. I’m sure the rest will come together with practice, experience and resulting higher confidence. It was already so, so good at NHK, just needs a bit more polishing.
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