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is this one of her programs for next season?

Sorry I didn't reply earlier I somehow missed your comment. But yes and no ;) this is an old "new" program. It's her Olympic season exhibition music (Oblivion Ex program http://youtu.be/Ag9PcUTHVb8) with je suis malade choreo from her competitve routine. The je suis malade choreo to me doesn't really go with this music. Costume is new. Here a close up http://m.vk.com/wall-13866659_16293. She wore her je suis malade costume for the 1st ex program.
 
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Oohh thanks for the info! I actually didn't notice that the choreo was from JSM :think: surprisingly I like this version! But I do agree that the choreo and the music didn't really match together. Her costume looks awesome though. Kinda like a dress you'd see on a high fashion runway :)

Thanks for the updates btw
 
This looks like a new interview with Adelina. From what I understand, she speaks about practicing skating and also doing dancing for 4 hours. It took her a while to get use to dancing in pairs. Her dream is to skate at the 2018 Olympics in Korea. She is working hard to perfectly execute her programs. One of the main reason's she is happy to do Dancing with the Stars because the money goes to charity especially the one that helped her sister Maria? (not sure about that part). She also wants to go to GITIS after finishing from Institute of Physical Culture (Russia academy for theatre) because she always wanted to star in a movie.

Here is the link to the article - http://locationews.ru/news/89943/

Here is a link to the english but it isn't perfect, so hopefully someone who is native speaker can translate better - http://ru-facts.com/news/view/45187.html
 
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Not so good either =S


- For six months, while you are recovering from an injury, you had an opportunity to live the live of a normal girl...

- That’s right. Interesting. For example, I go to an event. I see a star and ask, automatically: "Can I take a picture with you?" And she answers: "I should be the one asking to take pictures with you". It’s nice, of course, to hear that.

- Who would you like to meet the most?

- Angelina Jolie. I became a fan of her since when I saw the film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". For me, she is a style icon. And she also helps children around the world a lot. I hope that someday I will have the opportunity to meet her.

"by participating in the "Dancing with the Stars" I pay debts"

- Nobody expected to see you, an acting athlete, in the show "Dancing with the Stars"...

- "Dancing with the Stars" - It is not instead of sport, it is an addition to it. Every day I have first two rounds of my own training - six hours, and in the evening I rehears for another four hours for the TV project. I come home at midnight. My dream is to perform at the Olympics in Korea, to not become a one-day champion, but to live a long life in sport.

- You’re not afraid, after the victory at the Olympics over the Korean Yu Na Kim, to go to Korea?
- To be honest, afraid ... But on the other hand, I understand those people. Yu Na for Koreans is a real idol. She is adored and worsphipped by everybody there. And she is really a great athlete. My favorite skaters are - Mao Asada from Japan, Italian Carolina Kostner and Korean Kim Yu Na. Now I keep working hard to execute the program elements and skate perfectly. So there are no doubts left about me. But the offer to participate in the " Dancing with the Stars " came at a moment when I had almost recovered. Unfortunately, i couldn't go to World Championship anymore at that point, and stay at home and do nothing is very sad. So, when they invited me to the show, I gladly agreed. But first, of course, consulted my coach Elena Vodorezova.

- Did you chose the partner meticulously?

- The first thing I did was to look at the picture. I thought: pretty good (laughs). And then it turned out that Gleb Savchenko is one of the best dancers in the world.

- And how does it fee to perform in a pair?

- Very unusual! We have to be responsible not only by ourselves but also for the partner. Sometimes it’s a shame: like you yourself did it perfectly, and the partner does it wrong somewhere. You start to think: what if the judges noticed it and now will reduce the points? Then you realize: " Lord, why to be upset? It’s just a show! " The Important thing for me is to learn new dances, remove shyness, become more free, to feel rejuvenated, reveal unexpected facets in myself and enjoy it.

- What were you shy of?

- I was just not open. And here you need to trust your partner. Especially in those lifts. For me it was psychologically difficult. Nobody ever carried me so much around before. At first I somehow distanced from Gleb, danced by myself. And now i became cheeky, I say: " Carry me in your arms! " (Laughs.) And, you see, he does!

- This year the money raised as a result of audience voting in " Dancing with the Stars " are transferred to the charities.

- This played a crucial role for me in the decision to participate in the project. The fact that the money go to the fund of Chulpan Khamatova " Give Life", among others. And once it was her organization that funded an expensive surgery in Germany for my younger sister Masha (Adelina`s sister is disabled since childhood. - Ed.). Then Tatiana Tarasova told Chulpan that my Masha needs treatment, which our family can not afford. And the fund gave the money. Now I am happy to return the debt. A cycle of good in nature. Dad and Masha come to the shooting every Saturday.

- As now is Masha now?

- Much better. My sister and I are very close. Masha wants to become a masseuse. And also draws very well.

- When you upload photos together with Maxim Kovtun to social networks , the fans immediately say: you have an affair. What do you say?

- We are training with one coach in CSKA Moscow - Elena Vodorezova. Max is very close to me, almost family. He is like a brother to me.

- What is the fate of white " Mercedes" that you recieved for the victory in the Olympics?

- I drive it! First I was thinking of selling. But started to drive, and didnt want to part from that chic Mercedes anymore. Such a cool sensation: a little girl drives a big car. Like a tank! (Laughs.) And Dad gladly goes on this " Mercedes " to visit grandfather in a village. Says: " there are gullies, and this machine goes through them perfectly" (Laughs.)

- Do you cook for yourself?

- Mom cooks, mostly. I’m good at making squash pancakes ... I tend to gain weight, so cannot relax with food. Sometimes I walk down the street and see a girl fatter than me, but eating ice cream. I think: " Why she can, and I can not?! " But then I control myself.

- You have time to go to university?

- I’m at the Institute of Physical Education. I will learn to coach, and then if I dont forget the school curriculum, maybe will go to GITIS (note - acting). Always wanted to star a movie.

Me and my agent had an idea: to create a line of children’s sportswear for figure skating " Adelina". Currently, we are developing a logo, looking for partners. I know a lot about sportswear . I will try to create clothes that will be beautiful and comfortable at the same time.
 
That's a good interview and thanks for sharing. I may not always agree with Adelina but her honesty and drive is something to be admired. I hope to see her skating soon again and at a similar level we have come to know her for.
 
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A selection of my favourite parts of the interview:
- And how does it fee to perform in a pair?

- Very unusual! We have to be responsible not only by ourselves but also for the partner. Sometimes it’s a shame: like you yourself did it perfectly, and the partner does it wrong somewhere. You start to think: what if the judges noticed it and now will reduce the points? Then you realize: " Lord, why to be upset? It’s just a show! " The Important thing for me is to learn new dances, remove shyness, become more free, to feel rejuvenated, reveal unexpected facets in myself and enjoy it.


- This year the money raised as a result of audience voting in " Dancing with the Stars " are transferred to the charities.

- This played a crucial role for me in the decision to participate in the project. The fact that the money go to the fund of Chulpan Khamatova " Give Life", among others. And once it was her organization that funded an expensive surgery in Germany for my younger sister Masha (Adelina`s sister is disabled since childhood. - Ed.). Then Tatiana Tarasova told Chulpan that my Masha needs treatment, which our family can not afford. And the fund gave the money. Now I am happy to return the debt. A cycle of good in nature. Dad and Masha come to the shooting every Saturday.


- Do you cook for yourself?

- Mom cooks, mostly. I’m good at making squash pancakes ... I tend to gain weight, so cannot relax with food. Sometimes I walk down the street and see a girl fatter than me, but eating ice cream. I think: " Why she can, and I can not?! " But then I control myself.
Very sweet that she participated in DWTS not only for herself but for helping out charities as well.
Very nice to know that she's really letting herself be free and rejuvenate. A great outlet to let the pressure out of her.

Now...can I ask for Yulia to participate in DWTS next year? :biggrin:

thanks moriel for the interview!
 
Adelina is such a beautiful and cheerful girl that I sincerely hope to see her come back strong next season. Thank you, moriel, for the translation!
 
Each time I read an interview with her I'm fascinated :yay:, thanks moriel for translate it. I really wish her the best, I want to see her soon on the ice again and also hope she can win that Mirror Ball Trophy :cheer:.
I admire her guts to go to PyeongChang, this next four years already look interesting and if she comes back :drama:is gonna be a bomb!
 
Not so good either =S


Thanks for the translation for the interview, it is better as I understand everything now :D

I love her determination to continue skating. Her practicing skating and dancing, can't be easy and she must get tired at times. I love what she said about dancing with a partner, it is something I picture anyone who isn't use to it responding. It's also great she is trying to give back to the charities, especially the one that helped her sister.

I always love that she doesn't let things get her down, it helps having a great family life. I am happy the dancing is helping her to recharge her batteries and feel rejuvenated.
 
One thing i love about those interviews is that when you just watch those ladies skating... I dont know, really easy to forget they are actually pretty much normal 16-18 years old girls =D

I´m pretty eager myself about PyeongChang, as one of the things I like about FS is THE DRAMA =D
although I worry a bit because well, whatever the controversy was, it is not like she cheated - she just skated her best at that point. Right after Sochi, there were so many people actually harassing her (while a reasonably thing would badmouth judges/Putin/whatever like that).
 
I agree, it is easy for people to forget that they are teenagers. I also agree, all she did was skate her best, nothing else. The harassment that she got and still gets is a bit sickening. People bullying others are always the worst. Some do it to feel better about themselves I guess. The worst thing is I believe it is the older people who do it.

That's why I said, she has a good stable family life, because it could have gotten to her but she brushes them off and is actually stronger for it.

I can't wait for next season, the fight for places for the Russian women will be fierce.
 
I agree, it is easy for people to forget that they are teenagers. I also agree, all she did was skate her best, nothing else. The harassment that she got and still gets is a bit sickening. People bullying others are always the worst. Some do it to feel better about themselves I guess. The worst thing is I believe it is the older people who do it.

That's why I said, she has a good stable family life, because it could have gotten to her but she brushes them off and is actually stronger for it.

I can't wait for next season, the fight for places for the Russian women will be fierce.

Yeah it will be great if she is back. Among the Russian tsarinas, I feel that she is the only one who can match and push Liza Tuks technically and whose jumps are big and steady enough (except for the flutz) to go for something bigger. it helps also that she has got a big personality and sass which helps in her performance.
 
Thanks for the link. Do you think we should put links for all of Adelina's dances from DWTS Russia in the thread?
 
Adelina Sotnikova on DWTS Spring 2015

Here is a complete playlist of all dances in HD!!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

All dances includes practice footage and judging:

Contemporary (English Subs) Sevara Nazarkhan "There's no me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJvzTyIK98o&index=1&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

ChaChaCha Duffy "Mercy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xBgj2qDxvI&index=2&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Foxtrot Frank Sinatra "Hello Dolly"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLm-Bn-x-qk&index=3&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Samba Elka "Provans"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhVJm01_ocU&index=4&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Waltz John Cranko ballet "Onegin"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNQb1oFeJTI&index=5&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Rumba Whitney Houston "I Will Always Love You"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZt2HlrUCC0&index=6&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Argentine Tango Nathan Lanier "Torn"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djqblYWOfLE&index=7&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Jive Bruno Mars "Runaway Baby"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOLldOt8z60&index=8&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Quarterfinals Hip-hop MCHammer "Can't Touch This"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZwiCaCAPl0&index=10&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Semi-finals Lyrical Freestyle Alla Pugacheva "Love is Like a Dream"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdrH2zGdtKg&index=11&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Finals
Dance 1: Yablochko "Russian Sailor Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAdf2oAtVWg&index=12&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Dance 2: Paso Doble ESPostumus "Unstoppable"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW68g_laHrA&index=13&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Extras
Adelina, Gleb, Agnia playing twister https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7EjXJIb9CM&index=9&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz
Adelina presented with the People's Choice Award +Finalist montage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZWquRtUf6s&index=14&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz
Final results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XrFXd4YHr8&index=15&list=PLso36kRJ5TzUf8HuuvW-cZiIZ5GUMTZIz

Congratulations Adelina and Gleb on your 2nd place, you are WINNERS in all the hearts of your fans!!! :cheer:

ETA: music selections
 
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Thanks :D Agreed, congrats to her on 2nd place. She got a lot of experience and learnt new things which can help her on the ice.

I am reading the interview from the link you posted.

It seems people have advised her to do pairs after she started DWTS but she doesn't have such desire....at least at the moment

Не думали о том, чтобы начать выступать в парном фигурном катании и в этом виде спорта побороться за олимпийское золото?

– Честно говоря, после того, как я начала участвовать в «Танцах», многие советуют мне заняться парным фигурным катанием. Это, конечно, интересная мысль, но пока такого желания нет. На данный момент мне и в одиночном катании хорошо.
 
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