That was a very good and really candid interview.
Marissa and Simon's SP from 2015 Skate Detroit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fptvTisLESk
Their FS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyfuHg-VUUQ
When they first skated the program, both skaters found the choreography to be so challenging that they expressed doubt that they would able to do all of the elements. Now that they've reached the point of full run-throughs, maintaining the energy is a major issue.
I love the programs and their skating in general but Mervin does not look ready, he is injured?
Marissa and Simon's SP from 2015 Skate Detroit
... Mervyn Tran pronounces his name:
https://youtu.be/wgP-8W8YQxE ...
... Ice Network's Creating the Program series is following Marissa and Mervin through the process of creating their long program for the 2015-2016 season. ...
Part 1: Creating the program: Castelli, Tran choose music
U.S. pair starts process by traveling to Montreal to meet with Marcotte
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/04/21/119574494/creating-the-program-castelli-tran-choose-music
Part 2: Creating the program: Marcotte applies her touch
Castelli, Tran buckle down with choreographer to bring routine to life
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/05/07/122988712/creating-the-program-marcotte-applies-her-touch
Part 3: Creating the program: Putting in the Elements
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/06/16/130954226
Part 4: Creating the program: Skating full run-throughs
Castelli, Tran battle physically demanding free ahead of Skate Detroit
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2015/07/20/137532910 ...
Golden Skate Threads and Articles
Threads
April 2015-"Creating the program: series re Castelli/Tran creative process 2015"
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...series-re-Castelli-Tran-creative-process-2015
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http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...series-re-Castelli-Tran-creative-process-2015
I moved the thread back to The Edge so you can post the next installment info, if you still wish to.
They are so kewt! They have such great chemistry together that it makes me feel there's something going on between these two behind the scenes.