Denis Ten

Step sequences were as good as before(both SP and LP but I am disappointed by how empty his LP was until the step sequence. Also I'm not a fan of the cut on his SP. I am not really liking this move to Morozov, not a fan of Frank either but at least he doesn't choreograph his pupils programs and I feel he is a better coach overall.

A 'Thank You' message from Denis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKwoZJFEQaM&feature=youtu.be :yay:

I adore his FS costume!!!

chairmanmao said:

Step sequences were as good as before(both SP and LP but I am disappointed by how empty his LP was until the step sequence. Also I'm not a fan of the cut on his SP. I am not really liking this move to Morozov, not a fan of Frank either but at least he doesn't choreograph his pupils programs and I feel he is a better coach overall.

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Obviously Denis left for a reason, and now he's already won a silver in his first competition after being injured (again). I haven't seen too much success from Frank's students lately, have you? And just because he has been a good coach in the past doesn't mean he is the coach Denis wants or needs now. It's his call and nobody else knows his situation. Personally, I never was a fan of Denis's programs with Lori except perhaps the Silk Road FS, but I already love his new ones, and I'm sure he will add complexity if and when his health allows.

chairmanmao said:

Step sequences were as good as before(both SP and LP but I am disappointed by how empty his LP was until the step sequence. Also I'm not a fan of the cut on his SP. I am not really liking this move to Morozov, not a fan of Frank either but at least he doesn't choreograph his pupils programs and I feel he is a better coach overall.

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It is true that Denis won silver at the 2013 WC, bronze at the 2014 OG, gold at the 2015 4CC, Bronze at 2015 WC with Lori and Frank. I adore Lori's choreography for him; the artist, Caruso, silkroad, Misa tango... they were versatile, innovative, and very deep. His programs are never superficial, always on point, seeking the essence of the music. He is a thinker and performer. And Lori and Frank helped him be who he is now. When I saw him replace Misa Tango with R&J for the LP at the last WC, I felt maybe it could be a sign for them to take a break. They tried, throve, and now is time to restart!(I think Lori and Denis will work together again in thee future)

Now, Denis departed for his new journey. His new programs are different from his past works including the ironically twisted R&J for his Sp. His LP potentially includes (3)quads and (2) 3axels- this might explain a rather empty choreography in the first half. It is fortunate for me to see his programs in making, whereas his programs were never in a shape to appreciate at this point of a season in the past. Also, having a coach/choreographer can be beneficial for Denis this time around; he can have more voice in choreographing a program and phasing his technical elements over the course of season. I enjoy his new journey and cheer for new competitive fire in him. Go Denis!

I am optimistic about this coaching change. Didn't Shizuka Arakawa move to Morozov at around the same time in the 2006 Olympic cycle? I'm not saying it will be the same situation, but I think a new set of eye (especially choreographically) can be really great for Denis.

Denis remains on good terms with Frank Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/p/BM3JXm-jsdT/

cathlen said:

Denis remains on good terms with Frank Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/p/BM3JXm-jsdT/

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that's nice to see. i wish people understood that switching coaches doesn't mean war while growing up, i feel it's important to have one long-term coach to make sure your development is well planned but at a world class level, it's important to seek various advice and opinions, as well as different training environments... if Morozov can help denis the way he has for others, that's great for him.

cathlen said:

Denis remains on good terms with Frank Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/p/BM3JXm-jsdT/

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Interview with Denis: http://fs-gossips.com/denis-ten-the-champion-is-always-the-one-who-finds-a-golden-mean/

Denis will be competing in Golden spin and University Games in 2017: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNWiS7SFjZw/ So nice of him to inform the fans

Here are some photos I took of Denis at Trophee de France last month

cathlen said:

Denis will be competing in Golden spin and University Games in 2017: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNWiS7SFjZw/ So nice of him to inform the fans

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Thanks, great interview,
Bless him for liking the thoughtful athletes, he is definitely one of them, too!
Woooa, I didn't know he went to rehabilitation to India!

YesWay said:

Here are some photos I took of Denis at Trophee de France last month

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Thank you for posting, great pictures of Denis!

Saw that Denis withdrew after the SP in Zagreb.....

Concerned that his injury resurfaced.....and thinking it must have been difficult to make the decision with Morosov at the GPF....

Has anyone seen any news?

On the other hand he's tweeted a link to this DTN music np called "Rumours behind your back".. .

https://soundcloud.com/d10world/rumors-behind-your-back

To Mars...


23 Apr 2015
tenis_den: #Astana #Kazakhstan
https://www.instagram.com/p/117De5u4_Z/

Alexei Yagudin @Tenis_Den: Dubai, UAE
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/591488537901445120

Tenis_Den @yagudinofficial: Mars, Solar System ))))
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/591496234310901761

Alexei Yagudin @Tenis_Den: beautiful, I agree!!! Yet Aeroflot still doesn't fly there!

Tenis_Den: Who needs Aeroflot, when Baikonur exists! It is in Kazakhstan! Come here, let's fly together!
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/591503792987709442

Alexei Yagudin @Tenis_Den: From 2018 Russia will realize all the manned space activities from the cosmodrome "Vostochnyi" in the Amur Region. I will wait!


24 Apr 2015
tenis_den: I noticed, that I always smile on photos. It is time for the change... I am #DenisTenDestroyer!
https://www.instagram.com/p/12XyyLu49D/

Alexei Yagudin @Tenis_Den: very scary! real destroyer! Leopard background!!! Will you be back, as the terminator?
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/591508807907291136

Denis Ten: I'm the LION among leopards! )))) Terminator is you, I'll be back as John Connor!
https://twitter.com/Tenis_Den/status/591510863825141760

Alexei Yagudin @Tenis_Den: lions? Leopards? Now I know your address!!! Almaty city, Yesenberlina street, 166???

Denis Ten @yagudinofficial: Good man, GPS works perfectly! ))) Switch on the motors and come here. Terminators and Gladiators are well-loved at Yesenberlina street!

Alexei Yagudin @Tenis_Den: I'm getting technical support service in Dubai now! New brake shoes, new oil and etc.! )))) After two days I will be ready!!!!

Denis Ten @yagudinofficial: Yet don't change your body ))))

"Very useful things"

tenis_den: Hanging out among 2 Living Legends. One has been teaching me choreography, the other... As always he has been - very useful things!
https://www.instagram.com/p/wwV3hXu48x/

tenis_den: This man has always been my idol. I learnt a lot from him and he still teaches me lots of useful things nowadays...
https://www.instagram.com/p/o53bNsO43G/

tenis_den: #IceLegends is over. We really tried to give it all for Stephane's show! Here my childhood idol and nowadays life-teacher (check videos) is preparing some extra oxygen before we step on ice.
https://www.instagram.com/p/wyKnW3u4_A/

tenis_den: Talented people in this picture (have no idea what I'm doing here!). The magnificent pianist Kotaro Fukuma who made our classical performances so much deeper and emotional & Olympic Champion - Alexei Yagudin who made everyone simply happy.
As for me, I didn't do much but taking lots of photos. Backstage. #IceLegends
https://www.instagram.com/p/w0VFymO4zd/

tenis_den: Alexei the Greatest!
https://www.instagram.com/p/owjxsSO46S/

Denis Ten: My best pick up line........
https://www.instagram.com/p/2rByggu4_p/
Alexei Yagudin@ Tenis_Den: are you sure that is the best you can do?)))
https://twitter.com/Tenis_Den/status/598917012539219969
Denis Ten: Well... I know that I can always do better coach! )))))
Alexei Yagudin@Tenis_Den: there should be no limits for you, son!!!!
https://twitter.com/Tenis_Den/status/598923603036409856
Denis Ten: Master, I promise to fulfill your teachings!!!
https://twitter.com/Tenis_Den/status/598925981676515329

Just some nice photos

tenis_den: Last dinner in Almaty. We had so much fun here and I have to admit... I am so glad that there are few more days we can enjoy being together! ;-) #DenisTenAndFriends #Show
Photo stolen from @joannierochette's twitter
https://www.instagram.com/p/ooxU89O48p/

tenis_den: Thank you Almaty for a warm welcome. It was magic! During these few days we became a family, a team, our goal was to charge the audience with "Olympic energy". I hope we manage to do it. Now we are charging ourselves and move on! The next station is Astana!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/ooupdpu44w/

tenis_den: And so... For the next few days there going to be 3 of us in KAZ. )
https://www.instagram.com/p/o0ppIkO42W/

tenis_den: So... Many people asked me what are these three musketeers doing together in Kazakhstan?
- They are here to help Figure Skating in my country. As I said 1xx times previously, the shows in Kazakhstan were charitable, thanks to our sponsors: city administration of Almaty, @kaspibank and EXPO-2017. That was my goal from the very beginning to create a project that will leave something for our young generation afterwards. We started by leaving unforgettable impressions after 3 successful ice shows. There our young skaters not only had a chance to experience one of the brightest ice shows but also to meet and to talk to their Idols during the show. Nowadays they are learning skating technique by legendary Alexei Yagudin and amazing Brian Joubert. This seminar was organized and sponsored by a public foundation established by myself last year and its task is to create a training program for young skaters and their coaches for the whole year. This is a long-term project and there will be many more events to develop our beautiful sport in Kazakhstan throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who attended my shows. You've made a great input into Kazakhstani sport and also, to those who don't know - by attending the show in Astana you made it possible to help a boy whose name is Zhakypbai Nursat, he is only 6 years old but already has cancer (brain-tumor 4th stage). Because of you he will be sent to Germany for an urgent surgery.
https://www.instagram.com/p/o8x7XqO4-z/

tenis_den: Our farewell dinner. Thank you Alexei and Brian.
https://www.instagram.com/p/o_bP_Zu4xV/

tenis_den: Hurray! The nice guy has come! )
https://www.instagram.com/p/wta7ziO43b/

alexei.yagudin: Thanks Stephane Lambiel for a great show and warm memories!!!
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/546347039622459392

https://www.instagram.com/p/niL7HXO44a/

tenis_den: I know you all have been waiting for this photo for so long...
Selfie no. 2: The Queen, The King and me aka The Selfie King.
https://www.instagram.com/p/npsKWHO45H/

alexei.yagudin: the Queen of the ice Yuna Kim and fantastically talented Denis Ten
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/464123020626653184

All That Skate 2014
https://twitter.com/yagudinofficial/status/463565653916413952

xam_trankov: Korean cuisine night with most beautiful people! Tania, Stef, Chris, Denis, Alexey.
https://www.instagram.com/p/nnnoc9uVY7/

Thank you for these great pictures! Denis, Alexei, Brian and Yuna are my all-time favourites, it's so good to see them all together.

I'm surprised nobody posted this that I came across on Denis' Twitter!

What an amazingly talented person he is

magicalwords said:

I'm surprised nobody posted this that I came across on Denis' Twitter!
What an amazingly talented person he is

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He says in comments: "thanks but… no no no. Not me. Not me."