I adored her Pina program from 2013-14. Revive it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VPRAbYQJoHc
Unlike many, I loved the fringe.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VPRAbYQJoHc
Unlike many, I loved the fringe.
"Summertime" is probably going to be another snoozer of a program though... :confused2:
"Summertime" is probably going to be another snoozer of a program though... :confused2:
What is this soundtrack? Anyone have any youtube clips?
Speaking of old Maria programs, I was also a big fan of her Winter SP (which I guess was a switch from the Latin program she did in 2013-2014?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4AI8i_kDA
Classical, but there was a bit of sharpness/fire to it.
"Summertime" is probably going to be another snoozer of a program though... :confused2:
“I don’t want to have all jumps in the second half anyway,” she explained, ”the program should look harmonious.”
"Summertime" is probably going to be another snoozer of a program though... :confused2:
It will completely depend on what version of music they use and what they do with it. It's a slow, sultry kind of song that can be really beautiful if it's done correctly. It's a departure from the classical stuff so I'm here for it.
I am happy she's going a different direction with her music choices. I've been a fan of hers for a while. Even in her classical box I think she's beautiful albeit slightly dull to watch. Adding a bit of flair and spice should work nicely for her.
I'm excited about CSKA skaters this season. They have a strong group with some talented skaters, especially for the women. Tsurskaya and Gubanova are two of my favs and I've loved Radionova forever:luv17:. I'm crossing my fingers this group can improve and challenge Eteri's girls next season.
Thanks to those upthread for sharing clips of Maria's old programs. Watching those it does seem that faster, more energetic programs suit her far better.
Somewhere somehow someone presumably decided that she was a "lyrical" skater and that was what she was supposed to skate to. I don't know why, maybe because she is tall, maybe they wanted to turn her into a Caro Clone? Anyway, I do think it far better to let each skater develop their own style rather than trying to shove them into a box of someone else's choosing with a neat bow around.
Well they have one less Eteri girl to worry about
I don't think I've seen too much of Tsurskaya or Gubanova or I'm a fan of Radionova (that girl is sassy and is a star!)
Gubanova had some troubles with a growth spurt last season. Season before last she was excellent on the JGP (two golds, silver at the Final), but she had issues last season. She placed 4th at her only JGP event but was able to place a solid 6th at nationals, about a point behind Tsurskaya.