Yeah, Ruslan has really impressed me with his versatility and and ability to adapt to many different styles. I think he's done a great job in every SD he's ever done.
I do think S/K may do better with the waltz from an artistic standpoint, but from what I recall the Ravensburger is much harder than the Paso, and they haven't managed to get more than a level 2 there, if I remember correctly.
I've seen some blame Victoria for their level problems, but she managed to get better levels with Ruslan, so theoretically she and Nikita should be doing better on the technical side than they are. I don't know what the problem is, they are competent skaters, and their coaching team has gotten better levels for their other teams, so something just isn't working here.
I do think S/K may do better with the waltz from an artistic standpoint, but from what I recall the Ravensburger is much harder than the Paso, and they haven't managed to get more than a level 2 there, if I remember correctly.
I've seen some blame Victoria for their level problems, but she managed to get better levels with Ruslan, so theoretically she and Nikita should be doing better on the technical side than they are. I don't know what the problem is, they are competent skaters, and their coaching team has gotten better levels for their other teams, so something just isn't working here.
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