What program premieres are you looking forward to?

[4everchan]

I hope these portmanteaus become official before you get sued.

I'm really curious what's coming out of that Bakerie by the way.

A cinnamon roll lift.

 

[labgoat]

All the new partnerships! I want to see what all this spin and rinse leaves us. What do these new pairings bring out of the individuals that we did not see in their old ones.

 

[4everchan]

All the new partnerships! I want to see what all this spin and rinse leaves us. What do these new pairings bring out of the individuals that we did not see in their old ones.

I will tell you all about it in a few weeks from now. I will have to spend a lot of time on the subway and the bus to get there... but it's worth it.

 

[labgoat]

I will tell you all about it in a few weeks from now. I will have to spend a lot of time on the subway and the bus to get there... but it's worth it.

I look forward to reading your impressions and hopefully at some point seeing some video.
Same with the US version of spin & rinse.

 

[Anna K.]

A cinnamon roll lift.

That would make a good start.
I certainly hope to see a delicious trademark choreographic element

 

[Anna K.]

DOI 2026 brought a lot of spoilers, so here is what programs I'm anticipating now.

Both pieces choreographed by Kana Muramoto, for Sota and for Kao. I've been watching her growth as an artist and as a choreographer. So, I'm absolutely curious what the new season will bring.

IkuKo and UtaMasa Rhythm Dances. Last season, the short programs of Cathy Reed camp teams stood out as a breath of fresh air. I wonder if they can maintain the same impression this year.

Mone's Bond program. Wakaba's Skyfall program of 2018 was great. If More does a remake, good. If she adds something original, even better.

I have mixed feelings regarding Yuna Aoki. I really liked her collaborations with Alex Johnson and Misha Ge. Shae-Lynn Bourne feels like a bit of a letdown. I know, I know, she's a top choreographer and Yuna probably saw this as an opportunity. But, if you work with a top choreographer, you may find yourself on the bottom of their client list. So, I don't know... but I need to see anyway.

I think Por una cabeza suits Ami's skating style, hence I'm rather anticipating this program... even though it's a tango.

I still don't know what to expect from Mao Shimada's program but I want to find out. Same for Rio Nakata.

Then, of course, there's Kazuki Tomono. This apparently goes without saying because of his performing abilities but this lesser known song by Queen is so perfect... It has elation, it has drama, it has everything except it's a little short even for the short program so the only question mark is about that (does he use a remix?). Otherwise, my expectancy is sky-high.

ETA: This needs update because I watched videos from DOI, thanks @tsuyoboogie !
So, what I expect in future:
Kazuki, Sota, Kao - I expect them to receive standing ovation whenever and wherever they skate these programs;
Mone, Rio - Wakaba did it better and Junhwan did it better but Wakaba and Junhwan are now into something else, so I'm anticipating seeing these programs in the current field - and I certainly liked the dose of personal character that Mone and Rio invested in this material;
Yuna - as frustrating as I expected but the season is young and Yuna is a skater who needs time to develop her performance. I'll follow fingers crossed
I think this is my favorite Mao's program of all time.
Not my favorite Por una cabeza cover for Ami but otherwise it's about what I expected.
Dancers: Libertango and Dance Macabre themes are pretty warhorse so this part was frustrating a bit. Otherwise, programs seem suitable to them and form a good foundation for future work. It will be interesting to watch how they progress thorough the season.

 

[TT_Fin]

Iida Karhunen is working with her FS with Adam.A.blake according her ig stories. Interesting to see if she goes forward in expression.

 

[Arriba627]

Rio Nakata was working on revamping his FS Gladiator choreo, so I'm looking forward to that.

Here he is at Dreams with the new SP.

 

[labgoat]

Rio Nakata was working on revamping his FS Gladiator choreo, so I'm looking forward to that.

Here he is at Dreams with the new SP.

I love Rio and can't wait to see what he has planned.

 

[yfan1]

I think the one program that really caught my eye was Kao Miura's SP yet again. I hope he works on the movement and musicality behind it, because it has massive potential. Wish he'd gone and stolen Takahashi's music altogether, not just the opening/first half, it's a bit jarring to me that the sensuality vanishes in the second half.

 

[frompolandwithlove]

I'm very interested in what Shun will do with Czardas in a couple of months. Could be great, could be underwhelming.
I can't wait to see what Amber has prepared. She always brings something unique, at least in short.
Minkyu and Rio are both on my list, as two rising stars.
And I don't know who is doing choreo for Adam Siao Him Fa (I mean, we could guess it's Benoit; I would actually pay money to make Adam work with anyone else, but I don't think it's happening), but I'm excited nonetheless for his usual chaos and I'll take whatever he brings.
As for skaters less known - Daiwei Dai. I love the guy, love his knee action and flow and I hope for a program that compliments his best qualities.

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

I'm very interested in what Shun will do with Czardas in a couple of months. Could be great, could be underwhelming.
I can't wait to see what Amber has prepared. She always brings something unique, at least in short.
Minkyu and Rio are both on my list, as two rising stars.
And I don't know who is doing choreo for Adam Siao Him Fa (I mean, we could guess it's Benoit; I would actually pay money to make Adam work with anyone else, but I don't think it's happening), but I'm excited nonetheless for his usual chaos and I'll take whatever he brings.
As for skaters less known - Daiwei Dai. I love the guy, love his knee action and flow and I hope for a program that compliments his best qualities.

Regarding the Czardas, I think that some bases are there but it's so complex that on a smaller rink it must have been unfeasible, particularly so early in the season. I don't know if he competes at Kinoshita, his first Grand Prix is Cup of China.

 

[Anna K.]

I looked into Programs by Discipline thread - it's a very depressing thread, it's like horseshoe clicking all the time with cohorts of said creatures preparing to stomp over every creativity - but I found there two new names in the choreo section to look forward to:

Tara Prasad Fs: Ponniyin Selvan soundtrack (Karikalan’s Remorse, Oo Rey Sooriyare, Life at Lanka, Veera Raja Veera) by A.R. Rahman, choreo by Tara Prasad
Sena Miyake FS: Ghost The Musical; choreo by Koshiro Shimada

 

[labgoat]

I am looking forward to seeing what Isabeau does this year. I think she has matured and is coming into her own confidence and will make some bold choices. She is ambitious and works hard. It is early but I predict a banner year for her. I would not be surprised to see her challenge for the US crown.

I am also awaiting some delicious pastries to come out of LaBakerie

 

[cocteautwin]

Reagrding Dreams on Ice debuts, I really liked Sota's Yamomoto (Tombeau de Vivaldi) and Mao's Shimada (Between two worlds) programs. Actually, I liked many more programs but those two were the most unique in terms of music choice. Both already performed very well but I can't wait to see it later after more training.
I loved Kao's mambo, he already looked pretty comfortable with this choreo and was serving face like he's never done before. And the campy pink. Perfect choice.
(I guess I love Kana's works.)
Kazuki's Queen also looked fresh and promising, even if Queen is very often used he chose a less popular song and it suits him very well.

Aside DOI, I'm looking forwad to see Rosaniina vs Isalía.
Tara Prasad is always on my list, as well as Sonja Hilmer (How to train your dragon) and Olga Mikutina (Dvorak).

 

[Anna K.]

Another interesting choreo debut:

Jia Shin Ex: Die On This Hill by Sienna Spiro, choreo by Junhwan Cha

 

[cocteautwin]

Not sure if it's the right thread to share it but since we're talking about fresg names as choreographers, Grayson Long recently choreographed a program for Yo Takagi, it's not for competition, just for some class choreography project but I'm enchanted by the final effect. What a beatifull movements (Yo's edges ). Those kids are so talented.

 

[labgoat]

I loved Kao's mambo, he already looked pretty comfortable with this choreo and was serving face like he's never done before. And the campy pink. Perfect choice.

I think he might be channeling his wildness into his performing and costuming and will give us some more solid technical content. I have high hopes for a possible WTFabric costume nod too. Shades of Daisuke Takahashi with the pink.

 

[ladyjane]

I am planning to go watch senior ice dance at Championnats Québécois d'été in early august... not only new programs but many new teams will be competing
LiLa (Lim/Lagha)
Spa (Sandrine Gauthier and Paul Ayer)
Alma (Alicia Fabbri and Marko -don't ask me to write down his name- from Estonia)
Rika Kihara and Shingo
etc

These all look to be very interesting! I'll be watching as well.

 

[ladyjane]

Not sure if it's the right thread to share it but since we're talking about fresg names as choreographers, Grayson Long recently choreographed a program for Yo Takagi, it's not for competition, just for some class choreography project but I'm enchanted by the final effect. What a beatifull movements (Yo's edges ). Those kids are so talented.

Wow!