- Joined
- Mar 23, 2018
I think I have finally made up my mind about P/C's programs.
Frist, the short dance. "One, two, three, bend, one, two, three, stretch" is an obsession. This program is amazing. Excellent choice of music, great costumes, funny choreography and as always, they nail the interpretation. I have no doubt this program will be a hit at worlds and one of their iconic performances.
Now, the free dance..Well, well, well, let's start with the music. I am not a great fan of the poem. I think the program would actually work better without it. Arnalds' music is so organic, crystalline and light. To me, the poem makes it heavier. I like the program as it is but IMO it could be better.
As for the choreography, I like pretty much everything. The first lift is gorgeous and once again Gabby shows an incredible ability to let Guillaume guide her. Her body is so relaxed, sharp and in unison with the music. The straight line lift is another gem. I ADORE the first position of the lift. A bit surprise by how simple they finish it. Let's see if it evolves. The stationary lift is by far my favorite moment of the program. It goes so well with the music, it has a difficult original entry with the ina bauer and Gabby's position is once again mesmerizing. The first moment I really felt something watching the program.
What I don't like though are the static choreographies in the program. It's déjà vu, it's the "vulgar" contemporary, what we are fed of regularly. I definitely don't enjoy it. Ksenia Moustafaeva worked with a Paris Opera etoile before the olympics games in Rio. She had a ball routine on In the middle. It was an interesting approach to work with a professional ballet dancer who probably danced this piece on stage. I wish they had done the same. They are world champs and the next legend of the sport. I am sure they can find a choreographer like Forsythe, Pite, Kylian, Teshigawara or others to work with them. They are not skating, they are dancing on the ice. They can surely work with non skaters to come up with a real, original contemporary work.
But overall, I really enjoy both programs. They are incredible. We are so lucky to be here to witness their glory.
Frist, the short dance. "One, two, three, bend, one, two, three, stretch" is an obsession. This program is amazing. Excellent choice of music, great costumes, funny choreography and as always, they nail the interpretation. I have no doubt this program will be a hit at worlds and one of their iconic performances.
Now, the free dance..Well, well, well, let's start with the music. I am not a great fan of the poem. I think the program would actually work better without it. Arnalds' music is so organic, crystalline and light. To me, the poem makes it heavier. I like the program as it is but IMO it could be better.
As for the choreography, I like pretty much everything. The first lift is gorgeous and once again Gabby shows an incredible ability to let Guillaume guide her. Her body is so relaxed, sharp and in unison with the music. The straight line lift is another gem. I ADORE the first position of the lift. A bit surprise by how simple they finish it. Let's see if it evolves. The stationary lift is by far my favorite moment of the program. It goes so well with the music, it has a difficult original entry with the ina bauer and Gabby's position is once again mesmerizing. The first moment I really felt something watching the program.
What I don't like though are the static choreographies in the program. It's déjà vu, it's the "vulgar" contemporary, what we are fed of regularly. I definitely don't enjoy it. Ksenia Moustafaeva worked with a Paris Opera etoile before the olympics games in Rio. She had a ball routine on In the middle. It was an interesting approach to work with a professional ballet dancer who probably danced this piece on stage. I wish they had done the same. They are world champs and the next legend of the sport. I am sure they can find a choreographer like Forsythe, Pite, Kylian, Teshigawara or others to work with them. They are not skating, they are dancing on the ice. They can surely work with non skaters to come up with a real, original contemporary work.
But overall, I really enjoy both programs. They are incredible. We are so lucky to be here to witness their glory.