Courtney Hicks

[Sam-Skwantch]

Beats me but if I were to guess I would say it would be the frame at the end of the skates where your toes go. The hard area that protects them . Imagine a high heel sandal and my guess is it's the part your toes go into one of those only with skates it's a full boot. Does that even make sense and am I even close to being right? Maybe someone else knows.

I could see how if that area were to collapse it could affect multiple aspects of skating. But on top of it...hmmm. To me that sounds like the area right by where the laces begin.

 

[tulosai]

Good luck to Courtney tomorrow at NHK! I'll be rooting for her to put 2 clean programs together!

 

[LRK]

Yes, I hope her boots are properly broken in, and all goes well. Go, Courtney!

Rise Above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb-XCCj8tQg

(And I think it would suit Courtney to skate to, as well.)

 

[LRK]

Congratulations, Courtney, on doing so well and getting a new PB!

 

[tulosai]

:clapper: Very happy for her! The judges do seem to like her too, which is always a good thing!

 

[LRK]

Just checked the results and... Courtney still in second! That's so cool! Well done Courtney!

 

[solani]

Courtney got my attention recently (SP COC) and I really like her athletic style. She's exciting to watch, her skating skills and her spins are certainly very good. 2nd at NHK is great!

 

[witcher]

Congratulations for silver medal and winning over US champion in direct battle! :shocked:
Wow! :thumbsup:

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

I can't wait to see her on the podium at Nationals :yes:

She does so many unique things on the ice like this pretzel spin with an interesting pancake like variation at the end.

https://instagram.com/p/uPBKyoF9kd/

Half Wally 3Lz

https://instagram.com/p/ystUOYl9mZ/

Do people call her the "magical pineapple"?
https://instagram.com/p/4FipYKF9pO/

 

[deedee1]

Many congrats for Courtney for her first GP podium finish at NHK Trophy this weekend! am over the moon for her.

 

[sabinfire]

Congrats to Courtney! She's been my favorite senior US lady for at least a couple seasons now. :thumbsup:

 

[dorispulaski]

I am so thrilled for Courtney earning her silver medal against such an insanely packed field! What a statement headed into US Nationals! I hope she gets one of the three US spots for Worlds!

 

[Mrs. P]

Rohene Ward gives Courtney a shoutout in this brief Q&A on him for a Minneapolis-based magazine: http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-scene/rohene-ward-from-competitor-to-performer-to-coach/

What is your process like when you’re creating a new piece?
RW: My process for my own students is — because I know how they skate and move, what they do well and don’t do well — I start by listening to music. Just sitting at home listening to music that has something different and highlights something that they do well, and doesn’t disguise what they don’t do well, which is opposite of what a lot of choreographers do. When I was choreographing for Courtney Hicks, I needed to create something that would show off how strong and powerful and regal she is, and make her look beautiful. It’s about highlighting qualities instead of hiding flaws. I don’t understand why everyone does that. It’s difficult to hide a flaw when you’re having them do a flaw. Might as well have them do what they do well, and then everything is a highlight. When I’m creating a new piece, I hear the music first, and if a skater pops into my head when I hear the music, then I know it’s for them. And then I start seeing colors and shapes and go from there. And then we get on the ice and start playing and having fun.

 

[dorispulaski]

What a great article! How nice that Rohene does his choreo to accentuate strengths rather than hide flaws. And that he sees Courtney as regal

I was also interested to see that not being able to see the audience due to show lighting was a plus for Rohene. Perhaps bad eyesight can be a plus for skaters.

 

[tulosai]

What a great article! How nice that Rohene does his choreo to accentuate strengths rather than hide flaws. And that he sees Courtney as regal

I was also interested to see that not being able to see the audience due to show lighting was a plus for Rohene. Perhaps bad eyesight can be a plus for skaters.

I agree, what a great philosophy to have as a choreographer!

 

[dorispulaski]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BALWvG0l9tI/

Yes! Courtney is getting a new dress for her free Skate which she will be debut at US Nationals! Kalina Kovtun is the designer.

 

[Interspectator]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BALWvG0l9tI/

Yes! Courtney is getting a new dress for her free Skate which she will be debut at US Nationals! Kalina Kovtun is the designer.

Looking forward to a new dress, like Cinderella! Go Courtney. :agree:

 

[LRK]

Is the ladies' SP tomorrow? Go, Courtney! I do so hope she will do well here.

 

[LRK]

Oh Courtney.... I haven't watched yet, but I understand 2 falls? I suppose that's any chance of a Worlds' spot - which I was hoping for - gone. But I still hope she goes out there and skates a blinder of an LP. Come on, Courtney! You know you can do it!

 

[tulosai]

Oh Courtney.... I haven't watched yet, but I understand 2 falls? I suppose that's any chance of a Worlds' spot - which I was hoping for - gone. But I still hope she goes out there and skates a blinder of an LP. Come on, Courtney! You know you can do it!

I recommend not watching. Not just Courtney but really any of the skates- it was a highly depressing competition. I do hope Courtney will at least be able to pull up to a top 5 finish- that should be doable for her and then she may get 4CCs