Oh, interesting. I thought it was the other way and the Canadian version was first, but I guess not. I like both versions. I find it difficult to listen to this version of "Sound of Silence," but both trios make it okay, even worth it, to keep listening.Yes, I knew about both. I love Patrick, but no offense, preferred the line-up in the US version which was skated before the Canadian version that season.
No, April 15 was the kickoff date of the 2016 US tour. The US skaters learned the brand new choreo for 3-4 days prior to the first show in Hershey, PA. The CSOI tour didn't practice/learn choreo and begin until the end of April.
I quite agree. The music perfectly complements the performance. Not that there is anything wrong with Simon and Garfunkel!
who also skated to this music as a pro, I believe, but I can't find any video on You Tube now. 
On second thpught I think I like Simon and Garfunkel's version better. The vocal harmony sweeps all before it (plus Paul Simon's accustical guitar work). 
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This is a link to a playlist of Gary Beacom performaces, actually . So thank you very much! Haven't seen him for a while. And, oh! he's so good at being badIn the spirit of this thread, here is a choreographic gem offered by the iconoclast bad boy of skating Gary Beacom, who won Landover in 1988 (this clip is from a differecnt pro competiton, however) -- he performed this routine some 300 times in shows ansd competitions). Beacom, a Canadian, not only explored off-beat concepts on ice but also vigorously objected to having to pay U.S. taxes on his earnings at American skating events, and in fact went to jail briefly over it.
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I am not really interested in watching men skating, but Gary Beacom is one of the exceptions since he looks SO manly/masculine skating, which in my opinion makes him thrilling to watch and I wish more men skated like that.This is a link to a playlist of Gary Beacom performaces, actually . So thank you very much! Haven't seen him for a while. And, oh! he's so good at being bad
He is indeed a master of edges and since I love practicing edges, that would be the main theme of our session, plus anything he can advise and criticize my skating for me to improve, since I highly appreciate constructive criticism from my primary coach and technique coach, and woudl love to receive it from Gary. who very kindly has told me let's just schedule it in the past, but my big impostor syndrome prevents me to. I'd hate to waste an Olympian's time, no matter how well I pay
I think you should think of it as growing your knowledge base. Who knows maybe you will repay the universe back later with a future student who learned something from you. Gary gives you a seed, you grow it and germinate other seeds...He is indeed a master of edges and since I love practicing edges, that would be the main theme of our session, plus anything he can advise and criticize my skating for me to improve, since I highly appreciate constructive criticism from my primary coach and technique coach, and woudl love to receive it from Gary. who very kindly has told me let's just schedule it in the past, but my big impostor syndrome prevents me to. I'd hate to waste an Olympian's time, no matter how well I pay
Thank you so much for the kind feedback
I think that would be great. As an adult skater I took lessons from Elena Krykanova, Igor S, and Gorsha Sur when they first defected and needed students and never regretted it. I had watched them at junior worlds and knew it was a golden opportunity that I would always be glad I was brave enough to ask. They of course went on to other students, but I consider the brief time while it lasted to be invaluable.I think he's still here in Japan, so I just might go to Minami Funabashi in my day off of practice in my home rink and talk to him in person
a good walk through the past....when skating eclipsed Basketball. I still wish during the pro comps they didnt use gala lighting,,,,,,but MK used East of Eden for a number of years....I wonder if she ever saw the epic mini series?Michelle's' finest performance. This was the "artistic program" at the 1998 World Pro (pro-am). For the "technical prgram" she gave her best performance of her LP, "Ariane," langing 7 triples -- an unheard of feat in those days for for a pro event.
Unfortunately, this was the beginning of the end for professional and pro-am competitions. The ISU went on a campaign to take over pro skating, and event organizers had no choice but to play along if they wanted the Olympic eligible stars. The next year Dick Button sold the World Pro ("Landover') competition and after a couple of years the new owners threw in the towel altogether. The series had been started (by Button) to showcase the then-recently retired Janet Lynn (Belousova and Protopopov
In the spirit of this thread, here is a choreographic gem offered by the iconoclast bad boy of skating Gary Beacom, who won Landover in 1988 (this clip is from a differecnt pro competiton, however) -- he performed this routine some 300 times in shows ansd competitions). Beacom, a Canadian, not only explored off-beat concepts on ice but also vigorously objected to having to pay U.S. taxes on his earnings at American skating events, and in fact went to jail briefly over it.
GARY BEACOM-I'M YOUR MAN.mpg
Michelle was 7 months old when the mini series aired in 1981, but I guess she has had many opportunities to see tv reruns or video recordings.
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More like soft knees and mastery of the blade and edges.Taking everything into account, overall I would have to go with Kurt Browning. Here's Singin' in the Rain.
Kurt browning doing singing in the rain
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For comparison, here is Gene Kelly's original from the 1952 movie.
Singin' in the Rain (Full Song/Dance - '52) - Gene Kelly - Musical Romantic Comedies - 1950s Movies
The complete title song and dance, Gene Kelly (also co-director with Stanley Donen and choreographer) as movie star Don Lockwood, tune by Nacio Herb Brown, l...
The secret to their success? Superman ankles!
More like soft knees and mastery of the blade and edges.
