Great exhibition programs

[Anna K.]

Nathan Chen skating to Peter and the Wolf as a 10-year old will always be special to me because it’s where I first discovered him.

10-year-old Nathan Chen wows at 2010 Nationals gala | NBC Sports

Even at just 10 years old, Nathan Chen was destined for stardom, watch his performance from the 2010 Nationals gala and his correct prediction about the 2018...

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NBC has not made this video available in my country so I add a link for those who are also left out. It's worth seeing

2010.US.Champs.Novice.Nathan.Chen.720p.HDTV.x264-ì¼ìë¤í¸ìí¬.mkv

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[TallyT]

The very principle of organizing galas is changing. It's no more just about showing the champions. There are guest stars; the organizers can invite (and they do) even 20th place finishers if they have good exhibitions. Skaters know it and the number of elaborated exhibitions is rising. There are collaborations and special treats like live music. Galas are becoming enjoyable again.

And to think some TPTB wanted to drop the one at Worlds for that award show

The number of interesting shows has also been rising during the years.

And the interesting shows will probably be the ones that draw the audiences. Which is good, because even if they're not attached to the actual competitions, they do push the skaters to flex their creative gifts.

And creative people can't help being creative and trying new things... like Nelly and Alexander, for example

 

[elbkup]

Carolina Kostner Clair de Lune Gala
Performance at European championships 2016-17..
was it the last she did?

Carolina KOSTNER - EX (gala) / 2016 - 2017 European Championships

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[iluvtodd]

Todd Eldredge's "Il Mare Calmo de la Sera (1998 COI exhibition) & "The Glory" (2000 COI exhibition), Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Better Days, The Waiters' Gallop (SOI)
Mike Weiss - Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy (SOI)
Torvill & Dean - Hat Trick
Viktor Petrenko- Mambo #5 ( The one with the life size doll)
Tanith & Ben - If It Kills Me (SOI)
Piper & Paul -Annie's Song/ Thank God I'm a Country Boy (SOI)

 

[Mathman]

Viktor Petrenko- Mambo #5 ( The one with the life size doll)

Viktor Petrenko skates to "Mambo Number 5" at Kaleidoscope on FOX

Olympic Champion Viktor Petrenko skates to "Mambo Number 5" at Kaleidoscope on FOX

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Bonus (with a different partner,

Viktor Petrenko and Oksana Baiul Olympic Exhibitions (Jive Bunny) Compilation

Comparison of Viktor Petrenko's 1992 Olympic exhibition to the music of Jive Bunny to he and Oksana Baiul's 1994 Olympics performance.Credit to Mintaka Alnil...

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[PaulE]

Nathan Chen skating to Peter and the Wolf as a 10-year old will always be special to me because it’s where I first discovered him.

10-year-old Nathan Chen wows at 2010 Nationals gala | NBC Sports

Even at just 10 years old, Nathan Chen was destined for stardom, watch his performance from the 2010 Nationals gala and his correct prediction about the 2018...

youtu.be

I loved this. My late wife and I were there standing and clapping—a wonderful memory.

 

[Mathman]

I loved this. My late wife and I were there standing and clapping—a wonderful memory.

I am so happy that you have these memories to cherish.

Here is Nathan the next year (2011). Anyone who has the stamina for Hungarian Rhapsody (at any age) is all right by me!

Nathan Chen 2011 Novice US Nationals FS

Hungarian Rhapsody No.2

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[Ic3Rabbit]

Virtue/Moir:

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Davis/White:

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Hubbell/Donohue

 

[Mathman]

Bet y'all can't name this skater. Hint: I think the clip is from the 1961 German movie "On Thin Ice." Hint #2. She does her signature move at 0.57.

[UR]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUbl7-6t3mc[/URL]

Edit. Never mind. The title on the site gives it away.

 

[PaulE]

Bet y'all can't name this skater. Hint: I think the clip is from the 1961 German movie "On Thin Ice." Hint #2. She does her signature move at 0.57.

[UR]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUbl7-6t3mc[/URL]

Edit. Never mind. The title on the site gives it away.

I love her signature move, especially as done by Mirai Nagasu and Shizuka Arakawa. But Ina is lovely too.

 

[Arigato]

Alexei Yagudin from the 2002 OLYG.
Were he in his 20's today, I would pair him up with Benoît Richaud for choreo.

 

[PaulE]

Bet y'all can't name this skater. Hint: I think the clip is from the 1961 German movie "On Thin Ice." Hint #2. She does her signature move at 0.57.

[UR]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUbl7-6t3mc[/URL]

Edit. Never mind. The title on the site gives it away.

Interestingly (at least to me) after watching the video linked by @Mathman I was offered this compilation of spread eagles and Ina Bauers when I went to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6KKohjCwyM. It has Ina Bauers by Mirai and Shizuka plus a lot of others.

 

[iluvtodd]

Nathan Chen skating to Peter and the Wolf as a 10-year old will always be special to me because it’s where I first discovered him.

https://youtu.be/JaLzoohy_FU?si=qd91OOUxwd9GRMKm[/URL

I have shared this with my more casual skating fan friends who were not familiar with Nathan back then. Most of them have been amazed with "little" Nathan!

Some additions to my already mentioned favorites - Paul Wylie - Carmina Burana, JFK, Apollo 13 (SOI)
Michelle Kwan - Winter, Pocahontas, Dante's Prayer (COI), East of Eden, Hands (were these exhibitions?)
Elvis Stojko - What I Like About You (COI)
Kristi Yamaguchi - It's Oh, So Quiet (SOI)
Brian Orser - The Story of My Life, Headed for the Future (1988 COI)
Midori Ito - her "Rain" exhibition from the 1992 Winter Olympics

 

[Zora]

Mao Asada's Mary Poppins was incredible! The steps, the choreography, everything.


Super Mario by Kim Lucine (and Tomas Verner and Carolina Kostner) was fun.

Christina Gao's Gangnam Style was cool, because as the season progressed, more and more skaters decided to participate in her exhibition.

 

[Anna K.]

I saw Valtter Virtanen's name on the Worlds entry list.
They should invite him to perform "Don't stop the Grandpa" (Don't Stop Me Now by Queen) in the Gala

 

[elbkup]

Always loved this.. (?Gram’s influence)
Maria Sotskova “ Kalinka”

Maria SOTSKOVA EX

TELESPORT HD

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[elbkup]

And Julian Yee Asian SOI

2016 Asian Stars On Ice Julian Yee - Feeling Good

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[Mathman]

I saw Valtter Virtanen's name on the Worlds entry list.
They should invite him to perform "Don't stop the Grandpa" (Don't Stop Me Now by Queen) in the Gala

I looked on you tube for this skater and found -- to my astonishment a couple ofdozen vids ofhis performances. But no Galas.

But this Torvill and Dean was mixed in with them.

Torvill and Dean The hop

Recorded at the Worlds Gala, Copenhagen, 1982. Watch Chris' antics as a 'teddy boy' at the start.

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