Respect For Rachael

[gsk8]

When Rachael Flatt skated to Aretha Franklin's Respect at the exhibition gala of the 2008 World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, the song had more than one meaning to experienced figure skating ...

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[dorispulaski]

Paula, What a great article.

And since this thread is about respect for Rachael, here's some celebratory videos:

Of course, her Respect Exhibition at Jr. Worlds (including the encore)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6FyZEvd-_Y

Her winning LP at Jr. Worlds this year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgde0uwH2ag

Her SP at Jr. Worlds (It ain't necessarily so)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTbu5G-cM5A&feature=related

And the first time I ever saw her skate, at the Liberty competition in 2005:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRZOzqHHHog

And in case you're wondering, the label on the boards reads, "Watch Out For Flying Pucks"

I can't wait to see her senior GP debut in the fall.

 

[demarinis5]

Thanks for the article and the links.

 

[Nigel]

Here is a link to her exhibition at US Nationals following her Novice win as a 12 yr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xzvEfa_MKc

 

[dorispulaski]

Nigel, what a charming video! Thank you.

There's one other early clip of Rachael on youtube, an exhibition performance to Black Horse and Cherry Tree at something called the SMint Challenge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXw5hkQVFXs

 

[hockeyfan228]

Rachel!

 

[Sylvia]

There's one other early clip of Rachael on youtube, an exhibition performance to Black Horse and Cherry Tree in 2005 at something called the SMint Challenge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXw5hkQVFXs

This was from Rachael's junior international competition debut in March 2007 at Challenge Cup in The Hague, Netherlands (she placed 1st).

 

[Mathman]

Great article and great thread!

Lori Nichol used Romantic Rhapsody by Mathieu to create Flatt's long program. "I was working with Lori and Lenore Kay," Flatt said. "We found it in Lenore's music library. She has an incredible number of CDs. When we first heard it, I knew that was it."

Nice to see Lenore Kay get a mention. Ms. Kay is a music specialist who consults with Lori Nichol and other choreographers to help skaters select and edit their music.

Considering thew importance of choosing the right music and the right cuts, this is a separate specialty from choreography itself. Lori Nichol has praised the work of Lenore Kay many times. As I understand it, her encyclopedic music library is a wonder to behold.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

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Considering thew importance of choosing the right music and the right cuts, this is a separate specialty from choreography itself. Lori Nichol has praised the work of Lenore Kay many times. As I understand it, her encyclopedic music library is a wonder to behold.

Yes indeed. And to think that a skater gets credit or discredit in the PCS scores which he/she had nothing to do with except the advice from the experts.

Joe

Back to Rachael. She is a contender, and a fighter! Only two Ladies get to LA next year. She will be right up there with the top contenders.

Joe

 

[Nigel]

Yes indeed. And to think that a skater gets credit or discredit in the PCS scores which he/she had nothing to do with except the advice from the experts.

Joe

Back to Rachael. She is a contender, and a fighter! Only two Ladies get to LA next year. She will be right up there with the top contenders.

Joe

Disappointing as Worlds were for US ladies this year and the drop from 3 to 2 slots, Cleveland Natls will be very exciting with the three youngsters all age eligilble for LA!!!! Rachael is definitely a contender!

 

[PolymerBob]

I think it safe to say that Rachael will either go to LA next year, or defend her title.

 

[Cal Girl]

She certainly Deserves the Respect. :agree: