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How many people miss the graceful Angela Nikodinov?

Skatetomusic

On the Ice
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Oct 5, 2009
She is one of the skaters I miss a whole bunch. Her Transformation made her the most beautiful skater on the Ice I think. All 4 of her programs choreographed by her coach Tcherkeskaya(?) were masterpieces that I think shall never be matched in Grace, Power and Beauty.

No One Gives Up on Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f5ZGo7bXO8&NR=1
 
Joined
Aug 16, 2009
Definitely I miss her. She was a wonderfully lyrical skater. Glad to see her talked about on this thread.
 

Tonichelle

Idita-Rock-n-Roll
Record Breaker
Joined
Jun 27, 2003
I definitely miss her skating. She was so elegant on the ice. My favorite routine of her's was her Just for You short program. One of the few programs I didn't mind seeing year after year.

ETA - speaking of which I'm watching her skate her free skate to "The Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun"
 
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colleen o'neill

Medalist
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Nov 3, 2006
I simply adored her skating. If fate had treated her a little more kindly , her place in skating history might have surpassed many other skaters who are better known today.
 

ManyCairns

Medalist
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Mar 12, 2007
Country
United-States
Hmm, I guess I need to re-visit Angela because I always had this, "Ho hum, well I suppose I do like her more than Amber Corwin" feeling about her skating. But if GS fans see so much to like about her performances, I need to re-consider! (I certainly admired her courage in the face of tragedy, of course. Just talking about her skating.)
 

dorispulaski

Wicked Yankee Girl
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Jul 26, 2003
Country
United-States
Angela was a before & after story. There was Angela skating technically well, but rather dully to The Mummy, (before) and then there was Angela skating to Just for You. (after) and No One Gives Up on Love and Giselle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0lhW4h_5l8&feature=related
Angela 1998 LP nationals Cinderella

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ciH-djMn_8
Angela 1999 SP Worlds The Lark Ascending

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqZaKuljILY&feature=related
Angela 1999 LP Worlds Variations on a theme by Paganini

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWSlCb_Flqs&feature=related
2000 Worlds SP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5p3zrEI7N0
2001 worlds SP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2tGq2w1p6w&feature=related
Angela 2001 Nationals LP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4-OcHyCMjE
Angela 2002 Nationals SP No One Gives Up on Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb3t7MAvT-U&feature=related
Angela 2002 Nationals LP Giselle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbHfdHLQa4
Angela 2004 SP
 

Tonichelle

Idita-Rock-n-Roll
Record Breaker
Joined
Jun 27, 2003
I agree with Doris... depending on which Angela you remember you come up with different feelings, IMO. Elena was the best thing to happen for her...

I loved her Sleeping Beauty FP
 

iluvtodd

Record Breaker
Joined
Mar 5, 2004
Country
United-States
I miss her. As of last year, wasn't she coaching a Bulgarian skater? I hope she's still involved with the sport.

Loved her Giselle program, and I fondly remember her Cinderella program from 1998 US Nationals.
 

russell30

Final Flight
Joined
Dec 14, 2004
Does anyone know the artist for No one gives up on love? IS it Mark Minkov?

Can we get this track on itunes or Amazon or was it arranged for Angela.

Thanks
 

Tonichelle

Idita-Rock-n-Roll
Record Breaker
Joined
Jun 27, 2003
Please respect skater privacy. Do not ask for personal contact info.
 

Tinymavy15

Sinnerman for the win
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Dec 28, 2006
Yes, she currently coaches in southern California with Ivan Dinev. A recent issue of SKATING magazine mentioned they are married.
oh how sweet! Wasn't he a former pupil of hers? I hope they are very happy.
 

museksk8r

Record Breaker
Joined
Oct 31, 2006
Country
United-States
I will always have a special place in my skating heart for Angela Nikodinov, one of my absolute favorite skaters ever! She is the epitome of grace and she is so lovely. I really hope she is enjoying her life and I miss seeing her on the ice so much! :love:
 
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