I find it pretty interesting that she's already decided to not use Hallelujah again. Yes she had that amazing Nationals performance, alongside some other great ones throughout the season, so I thought that maybe, since the quarantine is likely to go for a lot longer, that she would just reuse such a successful program. In a way, it's actually nice that despite the current situation and the previous season being cut short, she's still intent on receiving two new programs (I'm assuming for the SP as well looking at the wording used in the article).
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I find it pretty interesting that she's already decided to not use Hallelujah again. Yes she had that amazing Nationals performance, alongside some other great ones throughout the season, so I thought that maybe, since the quarantine is likely to go for a lot longer, that she would just reuse such a successful program. In a way, it's actually nice that despite the current situation and the previous season being cut short, she's still intent on receiving two new programs (I'm assuming for the SP as well looking at the wording used in the article).
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I’m worried about Pooja Kalyan. (Kalyan?) I keep having this awful thought that she was forced to quit the sport because she was seen as “too big.” She seemed to go through puberty much earlier than many skaters, but she definitely wasn’t too big. I want her to come back.
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Ooops ... in hindsight, I should have been more cautious :hopelessness: when writing my previous post. Should have referred to a strong implication re the SP. :agree:
What I wrote about two new programs was indeed based on Mariah's wording re the SP -- which I took as a strong implication that she is getting a new SP (and that Adam and she have specific music in mind for a new SP), although she did not explicitly say so.
FWIW, Tom Z recently posted video of Pooja training off ice.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5i0ONpvMe/ (Apr 12)
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Yes!!!! Thanks. So nice to see Pooja still involved in figure skating. I was worried.
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As encouragement for all of us to move on, here is a long and interesting article about Gracie that is newly available online:
It is from the April issue of International Figure Skating.
Among other things, the article gives the backstory on how a USFS official first introduced Gracie to Vincent R and Pavel ... leading eventually to Gracie's decision to move to IceWorks and to start training for a return to competition.
(I do not try to keep up with every Gracie interview, and the backstory is new to me.)
I assume that the article was written before the pandemic (which is not mentioned at all) became a worldwide crisis.
Although there are some quotes from Gracie about her hopes/plans for continuing to compete, I think it is impossible to predict whether or not the pandemic will change any skater's outlook on her/his competitive career.
(AFAIK, this article was not yet posted elsewhere on GS? If I missed it, my apologies.)
It is from the April issue of International Figure Skating.
Among other things, the article gives the backstory on how a USFS official first introduced Gracie to Vincent R and Pavel ... leading eventually to Gracie's decision to move to IceWorks and to start training for a return to competition.
(I do not try to keep up with every Gracie interview, and the backstory is new to me.)
I assume that the article was written before the pandemic (which is not mentioned at all) became a worldwide crisis.
Although there are some quotes from Gracie about her hopes/plans for continuing to compete, I think it is impossible to predict whether or not the pandemic will change any skater's outlook on her/his competitive career.
(AFAIK, this article was not yet posted elsewhere on GS? If I missed it, my apologies.)
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thanks for sharing the article. i've been wondering lately how not being able to currently skate is affecting her and if its changed anything for her. i want her to keep going and see how far she can get, but this unexpected break has to be especially tough for someone like her.
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I'd like to know too. With the rinks closed right now, it has to be tough to find motivation. I really like her skating and music choices.
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Please keep in mind that gossip, rumors and speculation about a skater or their family's personal life and other off-topic subjects that may derail threads are prohibited by Goldenskate guidelines:
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theres been a lot on instagram. lots of skaters sharing what theyre doing for training and doing cute tik tok workout videos/dances, many are training twice a day. everyone is working as hard as they can to stay in shape off ice.
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USA Pairs looking and feeling feisty!
"Bring It To The Runway: Quarantined Pairs Edition"
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_S8ZsUD8vU/
This is courtesy of Ashley Cain-Gribble's on IG ... it's a coordinated fun bit with music, involving six US pairs.
ETA: I know, this is the ladies' thread, but mrrice asked "what ... skaters" are up to. And 2 of the ladies in this video were pretty recently single skaters. One's something of a surprise ...
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Oh...…..I loved that. Thank you for posting.
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something fun to bump this thread-
i was scrolling through instagram today when i came across a post from Cara Delevingne of her past Met Gala dresses when one stood out to me as very familiar...looks like Gracie took some direct inspo from it for the first version of her SP dress from Rostelecom 2018
https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/457682479ec95ad9043c7eed8f96700b?width=1024
https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...hort-program-picture-id1062373104?s=2048x2048
i was scrolling through instagram today when i came across a post from Cara Delevingne of her past Met Gala dresses when one stood out to me as very familiar...looks like Gracie took some direct inspo from it for the first version of her SP dress from Rostelecom 2018
https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/457682479ec95ad9043c7eed8f96700b?width=1024
https://media.gettyimages.com/photo...hort-program-picture-id1062373104?s=2048x2048
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Poor Gracie. All that hard work for the comeback and now with the quarantine it's probably like 20 steps back. Then again, at least everyone else is likely in the same position.
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i have to admit i've had the same thoughts...
it's one thing to be 100% in shape, but a totally different thing when you're still trying to work your way back. i hope she isn't discouraged and will pick up where she left off.
if theres one thing we know, it's that Gracie is the one we can count on to get back up. she is the most resilient of all
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Sammi Cesario. Best.Carmen. Ever.
You made me curious, Mr Rice, so I found her Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sammi.kramer/
She married last May and her bio says figure skating coach, but I couldn't tell what rink. She also has an Etsy where she sells handcrafted hair bows and evidently is located in Long Island.
And has an adorable little dog
You made me curious, Mr Rice, so I found her Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sammi.kramer/
She married last May and her bio says figure skating coach, but I couldn't tell what rink. She also has an Etsy where she sells handcrafted hair bows and evidently is located in Long Island.
And has an adorable little dog
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I was bored today so I was watching some skating videos and I came across Samantha Cesario. She skated well and made the final flight. Does anyone know what she is up to these days? Shows, Disney, Knott's, or maybe a cruise ship?
She got married recently, but she also lost her father in 2017. Now she coaches with Mary Lynn Gelderman in Long Island. I miss Sam, she was one of my favorites in the US during that time!!
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At least Gracie did get her jumps back once already (although without nearly the same consistency), so she knows she can do it again. I'm actually more concerned about the younger talents whose bodies are changing while also missing the training time required to modify their technique to suit their growth. If Gracie is staying fit, I think she'll be able to pick up where she left of rather quickly.
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