Idk, I hope I don't sound too harsh but that Ariana Grande program looks so..cheap in comparison to the one with the red dress. The good thing is this is only a show and it's the right place to try out different styles. In my opinion, skating to melancholic / classical music and portraying dramas is her thing. There's no other female skater who comes close to her in that department. That's why I'm still wondering why she's so keen on those sassy (or in my eyes, more like cheerleading) programs. I know that people pressure her to change her style and try something new but I think she already went out of her comfort zone this season (successfully) - and I am speaking about her Beautiful mess gala. It was different, it was modern and still very sensual, even her costume was a little bit provocative but just enough to not be too much. And she acted so well and was radiating such a maturity and understanding of the theme she was presenting.
Even as fans we could be critical. I love her and you are right - she's free to do whatever she likes.
But on the positive site - I loved Sailor moon, as an example for a fun and different gala that she nailed 
