The SD is only 2:50 +- 10 seconds, so that would be why it felt shorter than 4 minutes
The link is to the FD...
Elena Ilinykh & Ruslan Zhiganshin
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The link is to the FD...
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It's such a beautiful and moving program.I'm waiting for better quality video as well. :disapp:
WOW Swan lift! Also Elena did it better than Black Swan free dance.Second part of rotational lift is beautiful. She really worked her lines. Technical elements looked good, way better than last year but transitions needs work. I see their attempts to close holds but not everything is effortless as it should be, at least for now. Overall program didn't grab me like Carmen did first time I see. But that doesn't mean it is bad dance. Good job!
WOW Swan lift! Also Elena did it better than Black Swan free dance.Second part of rotational lift is beautiful.
She really worked her lines. Technical elements looked good, way better than last year but transitions needs work. I see their attempts to close holds but not everything is effortless as it should be, at least for now. Overall program didn't grab me like Carmen did first time I see. But that doesn't mean it is bad dance. Good job!
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Aww, don`t cry. That`s what we wanted for them, right?
I`m also waiting for a higher quality vid, especially to judge that second lift. I couldn`t quiet see, in what position Elena was there. I like especially the second position of their combination lift, where Elena is upside down.
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IMO, they should already book him for the Olympic season, especially if the SD is the Argentine Tango. They just click together.
OMG, so true! I really hope it'll be a tango, or they can do a tango FD! Elena will fire it up!
It's an amazing program and what is more amazing is that this is a team of a year together and they already look like this. I've been watching skating for almost 30 years, oh well it's one of the few ones that made me cry, I think me and Alba cried at the same time too
It's amazing, how free and different Elena is with Ruslan, he's more flexible , he gives her space, their lines are amazing and this is one complex program.Dance, not just an array of elements.
Be prepared for more attacks ( especially from old bitter fans that live with illusions) and fans of other couples who feel threatened, not the couples , the fans
But this program is one for the centuries...
It's amazing, how free and different Elena is with Ruslan, he's more flexible , he gives her space, their lines are amazing and this is one complex program.Dance, not just an array of elements.
Be prepared for more attacks ( especially from old bitter fans that live with illusions) and fans of other couples who feel threatened, not the couples , the fans
But this program is one for the centuries...
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It's an amazing program and what is more amazing is that this is a team of a year together and they already look like this. I've been watching skating for almost 30 years, oh well it's one of the few ones that made me cry, I think me and Alba cried at the same time too
It's amazing, how free and different Elena is with Ruslan, he's more flexible , he gives her space, their lines are amazing and this is one complex program.Dance, not just an array of elements.
Be prepared for more attacks ( especially from old bitter fans that live with illusions) and fans of other couples who feel threatened, not the couples , the fans
But this program is one for the centuries...
Eh, they are already starting. Since Ruslan improved so much that even they have to recognize it, they are working the "Elena is not fit enough"-angle. Pathetic!
Anyway, I`m just glad they have two programs that work this season. I really hope the international judges will reward them this season.
When I listened to the Frida soundtrack I was like meehhhhh but with the choreo I'm already sold. 
I love the Swan Lift and I want to see the second lift in more detail, I can't really see what Lena is doing. Also, right after that when Ruslan does the spread eagle and Lena lies on his back just yessss. Only part I didn't like is that the ending looks a LOT like the ending from P/C's FD last year.
I love the Swan Lift and I want to see the second lift in more detail, I can't really see what Lena is doing. Also, right after that when Ruslan does the spread eagle and Lena lies on his back just yessss. Only part I didn't like is that the ending looks a LOT like the ending from P/C's FD last year.
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When I listened to the Frida soundtrack I was like meehhhhh but with the choreo I'm already sold.
Oh well, it's not like PC invented that ending, if it's anything similar because I don't remember. I don't think Najarro is in need to copy DL.
This ending suits the story and the music. I loved the choices of the music and the editing.
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When I listened to the Frida soundtrack I was like meehhhhh but with the choreo I'm already sold.
I think the ending is about Frida dying in Diego`s arms, but I didn`t find any similarities to P/C`s ending, tbh.
Well, i think the fact they all have a soft spot for her and are worried about her potential shows how stuck a group of 4 people with 10 accounts each can be. And not seeing the beloved blond angel wasn't good.He should compete so that they won't feel lonely.What worries me is how these people deal with their personal relationships, stalk maybe?
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I am so moved by this program. The lifts look incredible- she was alway the owner of the swan lift. The video wasn't perfect quality but damn their edges looked so deep on the dance patterns. The ending pose had me in tears. Absolutely gorgeous.
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Watching it again, I love the way they use their hands in the dance. This program couldn't be better for them.
