Alena Kostornaia

[Batsuchan]

Hmm, well, as of now it looks like Worlds is still going on, so for now I'm going to go...but maybe I won't take the stuffies or the gift I got for Aliona... :noshake:

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It looks like Aliona is going to participate in the Vienna Ball or perform there?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jeC8Zn0bS/

Denis Khodykin had said that he and Dasha (Aliona's bestie) were going to the Vienna Ball, so I kind of expected Aliona to go too, but it's cool if Aliona actually will perform there. :agree: Hope we get to see that! :yes:

 

[Edwin]

Hmm, well, as of now it looks like Worlds is still going on, so for now I'm going to go...but maybe I won't take the stuffies or the gift I got for Aliona... :noshake:

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It looks like Aliona is going to participate in the Vienna Ball or perform there?
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jeC8Zn0bS/

Denis Khodykin had said that he and Dasha (Aliona's bestie) were going to the Vienna Ball, so I kind of expected Aliona to go too, but it's cool if Aliona actually will perform there. :agree: Hope we get to see that! :yes:

Confirmed: https://sport24.ru/news/other/2020-03-11-kostornaya-vystupit-na-venskom-balu-v-moskve

Now Alyona needs to learn to waltz for real ;-)
.... and find a suitable partner ....

Without doubt, Alyona and her BFF in mischief Dar'ya will dance at their best.

There is a dress code obviously: http://venskibal.ru/debutants

 

[liberrhythm]

Worlds is cancelled, so no getting to see Alyona this year I also missed her at JWC last year due to her injury. I swear the universe is conspiring against me ever seeing Alyona live :/

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[Vemvane]

Oh no! But I suppose the cancellation was made with the skaters' and audience's safety and health in mind. I hope that everyone stays well over the summer break, and that a vaccine is developed before next season starts.

 

[volk]

What a shame! It was her best chance to win the Worlds!

 

[Good Vibes Only]

The cancellation of worlds must be heartbreaking for Aliona and the rest of the girls. I feel so bad for them. On the bright side this will give Aliona more time to adjust to her growing body and possibly stabilize a quad.

 

[SkateSkates]

This must be devastating for Aliona and I can’t even imagine how she’s feeling right now. This may have been her best chance at a title and she was going in as a favorite (if not the favorite) which I hope will still be the case next year, but things are moving and changing so quickly it’s hard to predict. I hope she isn’t too discouraged by this chain of events that was completely out of her control. It must be hard to miss the biggest event of her season 2 years in a row. Thinking positive thoughts in her direction and I hope we will still be able to see her perform in some shows (assuming it’s safe for them to take place)

If she is injured and/or dealing with puberty issues, I am glad this gives her extra time to rest and prepare for next season. I’m very much looking forward to her new programs.

 

[zhenyalionafan]

Would she possibly consider using her old planned FS for the new season? “No One Ever Called Me That” is such a mesmerising piece of music that has the potential become an iconic masterpiece of hers...


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[Batsuchan]

I really hope Aliona is not too disappointed and is able to use this early end of her season to heal any injuries and prepare for next season.

My first reaction to the news was relief--because the uncertainty over whether or not it would be canceled, or if it would be canceled after I had already traveled to Montreal was weighing on me. And also because I was slightly apprehensive about falling ill in Montreal, even though I'm not in the high-risk group.

I thought they would hold Worlds without spectators, but I do think they made the right decision to protect everyone's health. :yes:

However, my second reaction was to feel extremely sorry for the skaters (like Aliona) who have been training so hard and won't get to compete.

And now, I'm super disappointed (gutted!) that *I personally* won't get to see Aliona skate live! NOOOOO!!! :sad4: :hopelessness:
I was looking forward to seeing everyone, but I definitely wanted to see her the most!!! I wanted to see her Angel SP one last time! I wanted to see her totally rock out to "Supermassive black hole"! And I was hopeful that I'd be able to see her perform "Adios Nonino" in her new costume!


Well, here's for hoping that Aliona has a good rest and a productive off-season and comes back stronger than ever! :agree:

And I hope that next season, I'll finally get to see her live!

 

[Azikin]

:sad46:

 

[SXTN]

Would she possibly consider using her old planned FS for the new season? “No One Ever Called Me That” is such a mesmerising piece of music that has the potential become an iconic masterpiece of hers...


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I hope not. This music was boring af.

 

[SkateSkates]

Would she possibly consider using her old planned FS for the new season? “No One Ever Called Me That” is such a mesmerising piece of music that has the potential become an iconic masterpiece of hers...


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I wonder if they actually did try to make a program with this music, but it didn’t work. Based on photos from this summer and Sasha’s skate at the recent show, it seems like Sasha’s original SP was ditched in favor of the one she competed with starting with Test skates. I can’t help but wonder if the same thing happened with Aliona, which is why they decided to go back to the old SP and turn the twilight program into her LP. I’m not sure if we will ever know.

 

[McBibus]

And now, I'm super disappointed (gutted!) that *I personally* won't get to see Aliona skate live! NOOOOO!!! :sad4: :hopelessness:
I was looking forward to seeing everyone, but I definitely wanted to see her the most!!! I wanted to see her Angel SP one last time! I wanted to see her totally rock out to "Supermassive black hole"! And I was hopeful that I'd be able to see her perform "Adios Nonino" in her new costume!

Damn Batsuchan
I'm sorry you miss this opportunity to meet her.

Let's whish Aliona a Very long career so that you will meet her again and again

It should be hard for Aliona and every other skaters to work so much and not be able to challenge yourself and your fellow competitors, and Aliona had also a very good chance for a podium and a good one for gold.
But I think it was the right thing to do

 

[McBibus]

Old but surely gold

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ntuGcpnmH/

 

[elbkup]

Team Kostnernaia is requesting music suggestions for Aliona's new programs according to this post.. write your suggestions in the comments..

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9oaAizpsrd/?igshid=1t41dvn1yuz4nwrite

 

[Edwin]

Alyona at PE, with Alina looking on coolly, she is the Puma girl after all: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9o-gu1oaAN

Of course Alyona is disappointed over the cancellation.

She and Aleksandra look to be in peak shape, all lean and mean, ready for business. Smiling, proud. Alina is well on her way to peak form too.

Hopefully, the Russia Forwards and Tutberidze Show of Champions don't get cancelled too.

 

[SkateSkates]

I’m glad Aliona is still smiling and joking around even during what must be one of the most disappointing days in her career. Maybe it hasn’t sunk in yet, but I’m glad she has Alina and Moris around her here, joking in their off ice, and Anna and Sasha (not in the video, but I’m sure nearby) to all console each other.

 

[Batsuchan]

Kostornaia Team also presented Aliona with gifts today! :agree:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pIG6Doic5/

I'm glad to see that Aliona seems to be in good spirits, but like SkateSkates said, maybe it hasn't sunken in yet. Or maybe she feels like this is so much better than last year, when she was only skater (or one of the only skaters) who didn't get to go to Junior Worlds.

Let's hope she can keep a positive attitude! :agree:

Also - she has spoiled us with two Instagram posts in like a week! As a very selfish fan, I hope she keeps it up! :yes:

 

[SkateSkates]

Kostornaia Team also presented Aliona with gifts today! :agree:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pIG6Doic5/

I'm glad to see that Aliona seems to be in good spirits, but like SkateSkates said, maybe it hasn't sunken in yet. Or maybe she feels like this is so much better than last year, when she was only skater (or one of the only skaters) who didn't get to go to Junior Worlds.

Let's hope she can keep a positive attitude! :agree:

Also - she has spoiled us with two Instagram posts in like a week! As a very selfish fan, I hope she keeps it up! :yes:

I know, I’m so glad to see her posting from training and I hope she keeps it up. Please next time show us something on ice! Would love it if she posted a full program like Sasha did, but I’ll take anything - new element, new choreo, a section of her program, etc.

 

[McBibus]

My deepest desire is to see her perform again just for the gusto like at the start of the season.
When she express herself without thinking too much about the technical elements she's mesmerizing.
Of course confidence is a very important factor so I understand that at the EU there was more than just worrying about the score (growth and tiredness to manage), but it was the first time all the 3A looked really under pressure.