Minerva has nervous of steel and a lot of grit. I admire that. Won't judge this performance because she's sick. But, I think this program is really just music to play in the background while they perform their amazing elements.
This program is not as well choreographed and constructed as their short but I'm a sucker for huge pairs elements and Minerva and Nikita deliver every time. Can't wait to see the top three teams fight it out at the GPF.
Minerva and Nikita seem to have that special something along with quality - so enjoyable to watch! I'm really rooting for them. Worlds with them, the Japanese, Canadians, Italians, and Georgians will be interesting.