2018-19 Russian Ladies' figure skating

[Shayuki]

Was that a counter? Did look like an edge change and then 3-turn(also known as a cheated counter, I guess). Well, then again maybe there's something where the skate actually is visible and it turns out to be a counter.

Regardless, I hope she does perform the spiral into the 2A, it's the most unfortunate alteration she made to the 2A entry last season.

 

[crazydreamer]

Some of Zagitova's SP here.

That combo is pretty worrisome, looks extremely UR. Her jumps haven't really convinced me lately, hopefully they'll be ready to go for when the season begins...

Well the program itself looks more mature and far less frenetic than her programs last season. Her arms and posture are looking more graceful in that clip, so I'm actually encouraged.

 

[charlotte14]

Well the program itself looks more mature and far less frenetic than her programs last season. Her arms and posture are looking more graceful in that clip, so I'm actually encouraged.

I do not like the opening though... it is so similar to many other programs.

 

[esteticlove]

I do not like the opening though... it is so similar to many other programs.

It gives me some Julia vibes but that's just the style of the team.

 

[leoleo]

The combo 3Lz3Lo is also a question mark. I suppose she'll be ok with the 2A.

She landed it just fine at The Ice so she should be fine. hopefully she can land it consistently in competition all season

 

[charlotte14]

It gives me some Julia vibes but that's just the style of the team.

Well... https://twitter.com/Leelona/status/1023577931505750017

 

[leoleo]

Well... https://twitter.com/Leelona/status/1023577931505750017

this is A-class reaching you can watch many programs of many other skaters including non-eteri students like Yuna kim or Mao Asada and see them extending their hands, having their hand on their heart or just doing similar movements!
also can you please not share tweets of that account, please? she's pretty dedicated in bashing alina! (i remember her fuming so bad because Alina got a free apartment )

 

[charlotte14]

this is A-class reaching you can watch many programs of many other skaters including non-eteri students like Yuna kim or Mao Asada and see them extending their hands, having their hand on their heart or just doing similar movements!
also can you please not share tweets of that account, please? she's pretty dedicated in bashing alina! (i remember her fuming so bad because Alina got a free apartment )

I am not sure if that twitter bashes Alina or not. I do not follow her. But I do feel the beginning of the choreography looks so much similar to many things Daniil has done before. Maybe he just likes those moves but maybe he should move on to other moves.

 

[leoleo]

I am not sure if that twitter bashes Alina or not. I do not follow her. But I do feel the beginning of the choreography looks so much similar to many things Daniil has done before. Maybe he just likes those moves but maybe he should move on to other moves.

but wasn't Anna Karenina's program made by Dario Marianelli? at least that's what they announced all season

 

[karina17]

but wasn't Anna Karenina's program made by Dario Marianelli? at least that's what they announced all season

That’s the name of the artist for the Anna Karenina soundtrack! Not the choreographer

 

[lesnar001]

this is A-class reaching you can watch many programs of many other skaters including non-eteri students like Yuna kim or Mao Asada and see them extending their hands, having their hand on their heart or just doing similar movements!
also can you please not share tweets of that account, please? she's pretty dedicated in bashing alina! (i remember her fuming so bad because Alina got a free apartment )

those picture comparisons are "vaguely similar" at best.

some people have way too much time on their hands (maybe a junior "kk" in the making?)

gotta admire their dedication to their "craft"

 

[KiraraChin]

I am not sure if that twitter bashes Alina or not. I do not follow her. But I do feel the beginning of the choreography looks so much similar to many things Daniil has done before. Maybe he just likes those moves but maybe he should move on to other moves.

Chibura Hakkai, who is definitely NOT a hater, agrees with you: https://twitter.com/chiburahakkai/status/1023585233491255297?s=19

but wasn't Anna Karenina's program made by Dario Marianelli? at least that's what they announced all season

Dario Marionelli is the composer of the music. Daniil was the choreographer of the program.

 

[leoleo]

That’s the name of the artist for the Anna Karenina soundtrack! Not the choreographer

thanks for the info

 

[karina17]

I can see where all of you are coming from, but why are we acting like those five moves compose the entire program? They’re very, very generic, yes, and Alina is capable of more. I’ve seen eight-year-olds doing those movements in lyrical kiddy dances.

But it’s not as though she’s only doing those five things in her SP. There are more moments we haven’t seen because we’ve not seen the whole program yet, we have only seen bits and pieces. It’s not like her doing those five movements mean that she does nothing else that’s individualistic and noteworthy in her program. She does these five things, composing maybe five seconds out of the 160 seconds of her SP. She still has the other 155 to make it individualistic and memorable.

My point being: Let’s not say Alina’s program will be boring and recycled if we’ve seen a few screenshots and maybe two seconds-long clips from it. It’s possible, but let’s not jump to conclusions and let’s please, please not do KK-esque reaches.

 

[leoleo]

Chibura Hakkai, who is definitely NOT a hater, agrees with you: https://twitter.com/chiburahakkai/status/1023585233491255297?s=19

Omg Chibura Hakkai said so, it must be true then
The thing is anybody can take random performances and put together moves that looks similar! They're very basic hand movements in skating paused at the right moment to make it look similar. I can do it too
https://ibb.co/hEZYr8 i guess we know where Daniil inspiration came from now :think:

 

[chopinskate]

Of all the ridiculous discussions on this website, this ranks very highly for "Most Ridiculous".

It might get pushed out of the Top 10 this season though. We're bound to get another thread about pre-rotation after all.

 

[leoleo]

Alena dancing https://twitter.com/Teamkostornaya/status/1023596780385120257
https://twitter.com/Teamkostornaya/status/1023597555500953601
who's the other girl with the pink top? she has a mad six pack O.O

 

[madison]

i think it's absurd... you cannot have something totally original, or invent every single movement for expressing the same thing. There is a say: Steal like an artist, the idea is that no work is ever completely original.

 

[atsumiri]

What's wrong with you guys?
The more I read, the more I don't recognize this thread......

 

[atsumiri]

Alena dancing https://twitter.com/Teamkostornaya/status/1023596780385120257
https://twitter.com/Teamkostornaya/status/1023597555500953601
who's the other girl with the pink top? she has a mad six pack O.O

pair skater. Daria Pavluchenko. Alena and Daria are old friends. https://imgur.com/a/TKvZ77j