I was too tired to post my thoughts yesterday, but here I am - WOW, just WOW! Winners of GPF, quite unexpectedly, but desevedly so - two strong, confident, polished AND spirited performances to one of the best, most sophisticated programs from junior ID scene this season. What an impression they've made! I confess that I'm their follower/enthusiast just from this very season, after Minsk JGP when I saw their SD and honestly was blown away for their maturity, musicality, connection, very sleek outlook and engagement put into their skating, especially from Anastasia. She reminded me instantly about another stunning bonde - Anna Pogorilaya, not only by looks, but also by kind of 'performer's vulnerability' presented in the way she skates: she reallyseems to go deep inside of the music, the program and the enjoyment of her exploring the experience/connection with Kirill is very evident for me and makes me excited watching them both.
When she stepped on the ice with that red dress, I almost shrieked from sensory overload - WHAT.A.STUNNER!!! She totally own the stage. I love also the chemistry going between them, seeing not only how they interact together on ice, but in K'n'C, too - there is a bond I feel and this feel of reliance on each other which builds the strenght of this partnership. I love their elevation in elements, control in movement, elegant outlook of everything they are doing in choreography. Speaking of which, I do think that both program were not the most innovative, 'wow factor' vehicles, but they've made a solid base to present, exhbit Anastasia and Kirill's skills, performance abilities. Their FD really oozed Tango character for me - there was something in her daring stare towards him, the sharpness of their steps, the way they looked at each other before their 1st step sequence started; for me, they showed that they can really do dance referrences very well and in sophisticated way - which bodes well for the next season, where Argentine Tango will be a theme for Pattern Dance.
Congrats Anastasia and Kirill for your win - you were amazing for me, Anastasia's joy after finishing FD and Kirill's hair misbehaving made my day yesterday!
... but a leeast competing with the best they will know her real position in the senior dance ... but I think they will surprise us
