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Ummmmm Frank did coach Tim Goebel....but I get your point.
To be fair, Tim was already accomplished when he came to Frank, but Frank did do what he could to improve Tim's second mark.
Ummmmm Frank did coach Tim Goebel....but I get your point.
It's too late to change the LP. Nationals is in less than a month, believe it or not.I think she should skate to something more fun and fast paced, especially if she's going to keep the Sleeping Beauty FS.
Only the first part is soft and pretty. The second part--the part where she does the footwork--is very powerful.
Please, no more soft lyrical programs for Gracie. :
What a charming new program, I love it! It suits her well, and the dress is beautiful. I also like her hair in the low ponytail. This program is going to gain her more fans than the original one, for sure. She already looks comfortable skating it, after only a few weeks. Good job, Gracie!
It's too late to change the LP. Nationals is in less than a month, believe it or not.
Amen! And Lori has calmed down the "helicopter" arms (love that expression)...I think Gracie's flailing arms were harder for me to endure than that screeching music in her SP. It'll be interesting to see her perform this new program on a full size rink at Nationals. I do agree with those who say the music is too soft for GG's style of skating but as someone mentioned, this may be Frank's way of helping Gracie to further develop her artistic side. Speaking of artistic, that extra video in the link showing Alissa skating to some country music was really weird for me. I don't think she knew what to do with that music.
Frank also has pretty strong opinions when it comes to skating music. I remember reading about the 1998 season and how Michelle's music was essentially chosen for both programs by Lori and Frank, whereas Tara got to pick her own. I always felt bad for Michelle with that. When it's the Olympics, unless you have really horrifying taste I think they should go with the skater as often as possible.
I am actually more of a fan of this program - still not perfect though. I think it is the costume....that dress is so dark and tango-esque and sensual. I feel like this could be a more nature-y pastel and work phenomenally....think Czisny in 2011 or 2012.
I wish she had gone to Arutunian, not Carroll.
Lori and Frank chose the music, Michelle said yes because she liked them. It's not like they were forced on her.