Yuna will skate to Giselle and 'Arirang'

[figsrus]

Here is a press release and a few photos.

[IceAlisa]

"This is the first time that I chose ballet music for my program. I think it will be a great opportunity to show another side of me," explained Yuna Kim on the short program. "

Will it be a side that points her toes while skating to ballet music?

[RunnersHigh]

Here is a press release

Love every word of the article.

[Wyliefan]

Looking forward to that!

[MikiAndoFan#1]

I'm very excited to see her LP. It should be very interesting!

[AxelAnnie]

Well....I'll believe it when I see it (and I would love to see it)....but I don't really think she will skate at Worlds. That is a lot of pressure, and a lot of risk for her and her "brand", rolling the dice on one competition.

[pinky166]

Ahh, this makes me so excited! Yuna will make a beautiful Giselle !

[Jenna]

I think she can pull of the win in Tokyo! Can't wait to see them in March =)

[WayCon]

Well....I'll believe it when I see it (and I would love to see it)....but I don't really think she will skate at Worlds. That is a lot of pressure, and a lot of risk for her and her "brand", rolling the dice on one competition.

What I thought as well. Of course she could just as easily save it for next season, if she doesn't retire completely.

[modern_muslimah]

I can't wait to see her programs. Honestly, with the way the ladies have been skating this season thus far, I think Yu-Na has a very good shot at regaining the World title. I wish she were debuting her programs at 4CC though instead of Worlds so she could have some feedback before March.

[JerseySlore]

I'm wary about Giselle because of her lack of ballet training, but visually speaking, she makes a beautiful Giselle. arirang is an extremely smart choice since Korean dance is all about flexed foot and "turned in" body movements.
In any case, I'm very excited!

[geod2]

FSU's good buddy Phil Hersh gets his $.02 worth in on the announcement.
I thought he'd have some dreadful things to say about GPF first.
Adding the vid of NY Phil performing it was a nice touch.

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/...globetrotting/

[Coco]

Well....I'll believe it when I see it (and I would love to see it)....but I don't really think she will skate at Worlds. That is a lot of pressure, and a lot of risk for her and her "brand", rolling the dice on one competition.

6 triples and 2 double axels, one less than last year, meaning one less triple in combination than last year, should be MORE THAN ENOUGH for Ms. Kim to regain her world title.

I do expect the ladies to "pick it up" a bit from the GP season, but I don't see anyone pushing her if she can do 6 triples and 2 2axels. Heck, she could probably get away with 5 if she's artful about arranging them.

[John 3 17]

With her lazy, unpointed toe I hardly think "Giselle" will work. Esp. after Yukari's spectacular version just recently...

-Bridget

[Margot]

I had never heard "Arirang" before and I enjoyed hearing the performance of it by the New York Philharmonic. It has great piccolo solos (very unusual) and, as a former professional flutist and piccolo player, that's fun to hear!

[Lookingood]

[JerseySlore]

With her lazy, unpointed toe I hardly think "Giselle" will work. Esp. after Yukari's spectacular version just recently...

-Bridget

I am wary too, but Nakano wasn't exactly known for her impeccable line and perfect toe points, so I wouldn't be entirely pessimistic.

[invierno]

With her lazy, unpointed toe I hardly think "Giselle" will work. Esp. after Yukari's spectacular version just recently...

-Bridget

It's interesting you should mention Yukari because I don't see pointed toe there as well... I just saw wrapped legs. Nonetheless I liked the program.

I'm just very thrilled at this music choice! This will be a challenge for her for sure but I'm sure she'll make beautiful and impressive Giselle.
Yay, March, Come!!!

[synawe]

With her lazy, unpointed toe I hardly think "Giselle" will work. Esp. after Yukari's spectacular version just recently...

-Bridget

It's like comparing Honda to Messi.

[galaxy]

Sorry to interrupt. I am not so sure her "Arirang FP" will be very well received in Tokyo. Maybe it would be a little like performing "Bells of Moscow" in North America.