Blumberg passes on 'art of the edge' to Evora, Ladwig

[Visaliakid]

U.S. pair silver medalists take on "Nessun Dorma"

"I can hear the groaning now," Jim Peterson, the team's primary coach and choreographer, said. "A few years ago, I would have said maybe they weren't ready for it. Now, the way they execute pair elements -- and the way the audience reacts to them - I think it will be a great, strong piece for them."

Article - by Lynn Rutherford, IceNetwork News

[~tapdancer~]

Great article. I love that they are working with Judy. It's the small things that help to build a great program and edge work means a lot. Really so happy for them with their success and looking forward to a great season for them. Crossing my fingers!

[inthemiddle]

Yay for Amanda and Mark, I can't wait to see them.
This is going to be an exiting season for pairs in USA and Russia.

[orbitz]

With Blumberg's help, the two are pushing the envelope with their step sequences, trying to rack up enough difficult rockers, Choctaws and turns to get Level 4. At Champs Camp -- held in the mile-high Colorado Springs' World Arena -- that effort left Ladwig a bit breathless.

Sounds like another super slower-than-molasses-put-me-to-sleep step sequence

[Sylvia]

Mark and Amanda currently grace the August/Sept. cover of USFS' SKATING magazine and their article can be read online (click on "Current Issue" link): http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=44953

[discoduck]

I love their music choices for this year! And I've always enjoyed Judy's work. Can't wait to see it.

[Fallcolor]

Sounds like another super slower-than-molasses-put-me-to-sleep step sequence

Let's hope not. But regardless i'm glad they are working with an ice dancer on step sequences, something I think all pairs skaters should consider (Pairs spins too!!)