Russian Test Skates 2014

[Sam-Skwantch]

Sorry, but to me, that's an ugly-as-sin position. It doesn't seem like she knows what she's trying to do with it. I always prefer a nice arabesque with the leg just above hip level, but even that thing she did last season with the leg pulled straight up behind her was better-looking than this.

So why comment? If I were a teacher I'd put a cute little sticker on your post but it would be a scratch and sniff skunk that simply reads "Nice Try".

 

[karne]

So why comment? If I were a teacher I'd put a cute little sticker on your post but it would be a scratch and sniff skunk that simply reads "Nice Try".

You offered an opinion on the spiral. I offered a different one. You said the spiral was perfect. I think it's twisted and ugly and her positions last season was better.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

You offered an opinion on the spiral. I offered a different one. You said the spiral was perfect. I think it's twisted and ugly and her positions last season was better.

That's why the sticker I would give you is cute.....the stinky skunk is for my own satisfaction.

https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5986980/il_570xN.260823080.jpg

 

[Pippuripihvi]

Gachinsky! Never liked him, but I certainly do now. And finally Vera Bazarova got a partner she always needed. They looked balanced, and elegant, and harmonious. Synchronicity is not there yet, but harmony and chemistry are.

 

[shine]

I'm kind of meh about Elena's new program...I wish she just did a real and complete flamenco instead of cutting into this random J Lo song in the middle. For a similar type of program, Frida was much better. Maybe this program will grow on me....I certainly hope so.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Wait.....does Elena really use part of a J-Lo song or is that just a clever joke??

 

[bramweld]

Wait.....does Elena really use part of a J-Lo song or is that just a clever joke??

Yeah somehow it just seems too busy. Hmm....maybe it needs to grow on me?

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

If anyone can sell it its Elena. I'm willing to be open minded for her. Someone once posted that she could emote thru a paper bag. I believe it. :yes:

 

[Krunchii]

If anyone can sell it its Elena. I'm willing to be open minded for her. Someone once posted that she could emote thru a paper bag. I believe it. :yes:

That's a perfect way to put it, I loved her energy in the program and her hair suited her and made her look more mature but I'm also apprehensive about J-Lo being in the music cut:think:

 

[Alba]

I'm kind of meh about Elena's new program...I wish she just did a real and complete flamenco instead of cutting into this random J Lo song in the middle. For a similar type of program, Frida was much better. Maybe this program will grow on me....I certainly hope so.

I agree with you about the music. But as Sam rightly said, she knows how to sell it.
So, I'm not bothered that much in the end. Of course, it needs more time also. Too early now.

 

[silverfoxes]

Kovtun was there, but he didn't skate? Was he trying to hide behind those sunglasses? lol

 

[starlight97]

Thank you for pointing out that it's J Lo, I knew that I know the song but I just couldn't figure out what it was
Well... I'm not into vocals anymore either. I haven't seen one program where I thought "Oh yeah, that's actually better with lyrics!," only the opposite.

 

[karne]

Kovtun was there, but he didn't skate? Was he trying to hide behind those sunglasses? lol

Maybe he was hiding his jealousy as Tarasova petted and was pleased with Artur...

 

[Alain]

Kavaguti-Smirnov - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnprmhzK6GA

Good to see Sasha is jumping. Beautiful skating.

 

[Alba]

Well, I re-watched on tv (can't watch more than 5 minutes on computer) all the programs.
I'll speak about programs and not performance since it's too early.

The one I like most are: S&B, M&K in Ice Dance. K&S in Pairs. Menshov from Men. Tuk from women.
I add Radionova mainly because of her. She could sell me anything.

Leonova program I'm not sure I like it yet.

I'm a bit disappointed with Gachinsky's program. I liked more the little I saw from that show in Moscow than this one.
I don't know what to think. :think:

 

[Meoima]

Maybe he was hiding his jealousy as Tarasova petted and was pleased with Artur...

Thank you, I am buying this statement.

 

[cinnamon]

Good to see Sasha is jumping. Beautiful skating.

Sasha's hair style is good. Yuko's short hair cut is much better than the former one.

Radionova uses vocal music in very clever way. Love this girl.

 

[Alba]

Sasha's hair style is good. Yuko's short hair cut is much better than the former one.

Really? To me he looks like an italian gangster in brooklyn or something, and she looks a bit crazy with those hair.

 

[Alba]

Marina Zoueva: «Victoria and Nikita will continue to prepare quietly for the Grand Prix» while you'll make the noise for them (ndr.).

http://fsrussia.ru/intervyu/230-mar...at-spokojno-gotovitsya-k-etapam-gran-pri.html

Thanks to quiqie for the translation. From Russia with love [#14]: Summer to Autumn 2014

A: The music and themes for the new programs was chosen pretty quickly. We even had time to show the experts the short dance in May, when he came to Moscow. Of course, no one says that it was skated perfectly — it's been only three weeks after Vika and Nikita started skating together. But the professionals from our federation immediately liked the program. All those present at the rink "Vdokhnovenie" noted quite rapid progress of the team.

Didn't she said 2 months ago that they didn't have the music yet?

 

[cinnamon]

Really? To me he looks like an italian gangster in brooklyn or something, and she looks a bit crazy with those hair.

Yeah, he can compete with Jason Brown easily, actually he has tried all other things like all-back, blond... now he is in the age for this.
Yuko's short hair - I used to dislike it, but this time I can see some improvement.