Italian skating/skaters news

[pingu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56sOD3h9_KU
Same video, recorded by Stefania's dad on the judges' side

[Sk8swan]

Quite a few Italian skaters competing next weekend in Bratislava

http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=3767

[leapfrogonice]

Quite a few Italian skaters competing next weekend in Bratislava

http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=3767

Yes, support must be solid as there always seems a healthy allocation of Senior B events for their National team level competitors

[pingu]

Berton/Hotarek, Alessandrini/Vaturi and Marchei are performing in a show in Lugano this evening. You can watch it live here: http://www.idealweb.tv/

[pingu]

Alessandrini/Vaturi performed their new SD yesterday, you can watch it here. Click on "Musical On Ice - 2° parte", then go to minute 24.

[lauravvv]

Alessandrini/Vaturi performed their new SD yesterday, you can watch it here. Click on "Musical On Ice - 2° parte", then go to minute 24.

Thank you. I really liked their SD. Wonder how it will look in competitions, in a less theatricalized setting.

[pingu]

Thank you. I really liked their SD. Wonder how it will look in competitions, in a less theatricalized setting.

You are welcome
I saw them training yesterday and she looks more mature on the ice, I think the Mary Poppins theme suits them well.

[pani]

Alessandrini/Vaturi performed their new SD yesterday, you can watch it here. Click on "Musical On Ice - 2° parte", then go to minute 24.

Thank you! They look lovely. How many Marry Poppins we will se this season?

[pingu]

Thank you! They look lovely. How many Marry Poppins we will se this season?

I have no idea. But I love Mary Poppins, I could happily watch ten hours of Yankee Polka with Mary Poppins being the only music and I'd be happy

[Jeschke]

what was going on with berton/hotarek in bratislava?

this was almost a stare à la fusar-poli.
both seemed really pissed and ondrej was not sitting in the kiss and cry.

nice harmony for season start

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJgItLSTVS8&feature=plcp

[pingu]

what was going on with berton/hotarek in bratislava?

this was almost a stare à la fusar-poli.
both seemed really pissed and ondrej was not sitting in the kiss and cry.

nice harmony for season start

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJgItLSTVS8&feature=plcp

I don't know, if I know something and I'll be allowed to post it here, I will.

[pingu]

Shpilband's thoughts about Cappellini/Lanotte's performance in Espoo: http://www.artonice.it/?q=en/node/12256

Moreover, the calendar with the Italian entries of the international competitions of the season (excluding the GPs) is available here

[casken]

Shpilband's thoughts about Cappellini/Lanotte's performance in Espoo: http://www.artonice.it/?q=en/node/12256

Igor Shpilband: I did the entire choreography for the Free Dance

Yes, and it's awful.

[lauravvv]

Yes, and it's awful.

What is so awful about it? It's quite traditional, and not original at all, yes. But that's not quite the same as awful. At least there IS some choreography in that dance.

[pingu]

Interview with Valentina Marchei before Cup Of Russia:
Valentina Marchei tells us about creating her new programs

[Kelvster]

Thanks for the link. I really like Valentina's programmes this year. Very thoughtful indeed. Most importantly, Valentina really HAS to make to the Sochi (She wasn't able to in 2006 or 2010) ... but I am little worried. I gather that Carolina Kostner will be defending her title next year? If not, it might be quite tricky for italy to gain two spots ...

[pingu]

Do you mean if she is going to Worlds? Yes, Carolina is only skipping the GP season, she is going to attend Euros and Worlds.

[Kelvster]

Thanks. Valentina fought hard in 2010 to try and gain a spot on the Olympic team but didn't quite manage. It was heart-breaking but she really never gave up. Love her spirit.

[Jeschke]

If not, it might be quite tricky for italy to gain two spots ...

top10/12 (don´t know if there´s another italian skater with worlds minum tes) should be possible for marchei, if kostner does not attend.
so in the worst case, marchei has it in her own hands to ensure her sotchi spot.

[npavel]

Carolina has revealed the music choices of her programs for the 2012/2013 season! She will be skating to:
SHORT PROGRAM : A TRANSYLVANIAN LULLABY & THE DEVIL'S TRILL
"A Transylvanian Lullaby" from "Young Frankenstein" - Composer: John Morris - Artist: Gil Shaham & Jonathan Feldman
& "The Devil's Trill"-Composer: Tartini - Artist: Angele Dubeau & La Pieta

LONG PROGRAM : BOLERO - Composer: M. Ravel -
Conductor: Andre Previn & London Symphony Orchestra