Non-no Web Interview with Kazuki, vol. 4
https://nonno.hpplus.jp/article/89961/01/
It's been shared already and everyone knows the content, but for what it's worth, I translated it since the article is very informative.
Choreographing a New Program and Practicing at the Cricket Club
-- The last time we spoke to you was in April after the World Championships. You seemed busy then, but your schedule for July seems to be even more demanding.
Yes, July is a busy month for me, with a lot of ice shows and senior training camps, so thankfully I have very little time between shows. (Laughs.) But performing in shows makes me better and inspires me. It's also fun to go to the countryside.
I am especially happy to be invited to perform in "THE ICE" because I never thought I would be able to join such a distinguished group of performers. It's almost the first time for me to go around the country like a solid tour, so I'm really looking forward to it.
-- As you mentioned in the recent report in this series, I would like to ask you to tell us more about your choreography and practice overseas in May. First of all, how was it choreographing with Misha Ge face-to-face for the first time in a long time?
I am glad that we were able to work together without compromising details, because face-to-face, we could exchange opinions right away.
For example, when creating a program, it was difficult to find a balance between what I wanted to focus on and making the program suitable for competition. We kept an objective eye on each other as we worked, saying things like, "Maybe this is too much," and "But it's important to make it appealing," and so on.
I am glad that we were able to work together without compromising details, because face-to-face, we could exchange opinions right away.
For example, when creating a program, it was difficult to find a balance between what I wanted to focus on and making the program suitable for competition. We kept an objective eye on each other as we worked, saying things like, "Maybe this is too much," and "But it's important to make it appealing," and so on.
If we got too excited and emotional while creating the program, we would end up with a "What the heck is this?" when we finished the program. The short was especially hard and demanding, but we had a lot of fun while working on it, with high spirit and excitement, so we had to keep in mind to keep our cool and discuss things at times.
-- You said that you not only communicated with each other during choreography, but also talked a lot about your views on skating and other deep topics. You are always modest, but I believe your English skills have been improved even more?
No, I don't speak English. If anything, I feel like I understood better in the past (laughs).
I use words that I know and gestures, and I can get by with having the other person read my thoughts.
Actually, because of my parent's work, I have had many opportunities to come into contact with English since I was a child, so I am good at grasping nuances and listening. The rest is compensated for by my communication skills (laughs)!
-- I didn't know that! What was your most memorable experience about being coached at the Cricket Club in Canada?
I was able to go to the Cricket Club through Misha's connection, and he really took good care of me every day.
I had Tracy Wilson for skating, Paige Aistrop for spins, and Brian Orser for jumps and overall.
In the first part of the day, I practiced jumps, and in the second part of the day, I worked on a lot of skating skills, and finally, I did spins to finish the day. I was really surprised because I didn't expect such a thorough lesson.
I was able to go to the Cricket Club through Misha's connection, and he really took good care of me every day.
I had Tracy Wilson for skating, Paige Aistrop for spins, and Brian Orser for jumps and overall.
In the first part of the day, I practiced jumps, and in the second part of the day, I worked on a lot of skating skills, and finally, I did spins to finish the day. I was really surprised because I didn't expect such a thorough lesson.
They never said "You are not good at this," but taught me the process of how to get better while taking advantage of my own style. They taught me the mindset of a top skater, how to approach practice, and how to take the timing of jumps in my current style, rather than changing the way I jumped. I was also taught exercises in the Cricket Club way so that I could practice the steps by myself.
I was especially impressed by the exercises because I could understand how they were created and what they were for, which I had been doing by watching videos and imitating them. By using my whole body, I can shift my weight in a flowing way, which gives me a sense of freedom in my gliding, and I can glide very comfortably.
I feel like I have received "teaching material" filled with the Cricket Club's methods, so the rest is up to me. I hope to practice more and incorporate it into my skating.
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I actually did not know any of the content. This is my first time reading a translation of what he said. Well he seems to speak a little English. I wonder if he would want to keep learning? I think he would be very good at it.
