two questions on CHOREOGRAPHY...

[shine]

Besides, he also works with Kirov Ballet choreographers.

I wish he made that more obvious...

 

[tdnuva]

I think that Peter Tchernyshev help with the coreo from Anytime-Anywhere

Hm - I thought it's a choreography by Christopher Dean.... but of course I haven't been there to know.

 

[Ptichka]

I wish he made that more obvious...

I think the problem is that stage choreography and ice choreography is very different. Things that I did not like about Plushy's Nijinsky Tribute would have perhaps looked good on stage.

 

[heyang]

I think the choreography is a collaborative effort. The choreographer lays out the 'shell'. The coach observes and adjusts - especially, if the skater begins to have difficulty with a particular element. The skater must put in the extras that makes it their own - the emotion, the 'understanding' and 'interpretation' of the music.

When MK was working with Lori Nichols on Salome, Lori said she asked 'how would you skate to this segment'. MK responded 'Well, Brian would do this, so-so would do that, etc.' Lori taught her to do what 'Michelle would do', instead of copying everyone else.

A lot of skaters can skate the moves, but only the champions can bring a different undefinable aspect that elevates them above others. Some find it from within (MK, Sash, Kristi, Brian); others are inspired by a special someone (i.e Angela N's relationship with coach Elena T.). Others have the talent, but lack inspiration (ie. Amber Corwin, IMO).