Brad - Have you ever seen Firebird danced? The Firebird is NOT a swan. Her feathers do not react the way a swan does. Joannie's arms reflect the Firebird not the sorrowful Odette. While the music is a warhorse, she is the first one to actually portray the protaganist. JMO.brad640 said:I really hope they both do well at worlds because the Canadian ladies are due. I wonder what Dick Button will say about Rochette's Firebird program. I think she is great but some of her bird poses are awkward with "flailing of arms." Firebird is one of those overused pieces like Swan Lake, but her music is well edited and better than most (However, I loved Tonia Kwiatkowski's short program to Firebird).
I thought she should have been top 6 last year.ChiSk8Fan said:Joannie deserves, with good skating, to be in the top 6 at Worlds.
As far as Bellemare this year, I wish her the best after her injury. Can't wait to see Leung and Watt too!