Carreira/Ponomarenko Need a Cheer Thread

[twizzletoes76]

They were the break out team of the event! Yes, loved their energy! Igor did a great job with them for this piece!

 

[suki]

I very much enjoyed their RD!

And Mama Marina in stands!!!!

And still a goddess. Love her

 

[bwayrose7]

I am so ready for Christina and Anthony to ascend the ranks of senior dance! Good luck in the FD later!!

 

[mollymgr]

Extra GOE for skating when the lake is frozen.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_v75ugazc/

 

[chameleonster]

https://twitter.com/AnthonyPono9/status/1097226243190284289?s=19

Full version on his Twitter! Very beautiful, even if I feel cold on their behalf.

 

[Jammers]

I feel like C/P could be like P/C and vault into the top ranks of ice dance teams in just one season. They are at about that age P/C were when they went from a team that finished 15th at Europeans the previous season to World champions the next. I don't expect the same thing to happen to C/P partly because there is way more depth now in ice dance but teams like H/B need to keep improving or they may find themselves looking up in the standings not just to C/P but M/C.

 

[yurokis40]

At this time they must be praying for trump to lose in 2020 sadly her citizenship issue hinges on that, I don't think they are the next p&c they still have tech issues they need to work on they were sort of given a gift at junior worlds last year with their sd mishap at the expense of lajoie and lagha.

 

[Spiralgraph]

I feel like C/P could be like P/C and vault into the top ranks of ice dance teams in just one season. They are at about that age P/C were when they went from a team that finished 15th at Europeans the previous season to World champions the next. I don't expect the same thing to happen to C/P partly because there is way more depth now in ice dance but teams like H/B need to keep improving or they may find themselves looking up in the standings not just to C/P but M/C.

The same could be said in reverse. C/P or M/C etc. may find themselves lower in the standings when new senior teams move up from juniors and other teams improve. It's all in your perspective.
C/P seem like smart and talented athletes who know that each and every team has to improve or else be surpassed by other teams. The USA dance scene is crowded enough already.

 

[Rukia]

Someone mentioned this in the US Ice Dance thread; C/P were working with Scott Moir today. I'm super interested in where this is going. It could be really awesome.

 

[tripleflutz]

I am a big fan of theirs. I expect them to pass Hawayek & Baker soon.

 

[mollymgr]

I hope they get their citizenship figured out at least by the next quad. It might be too late for 2022. I really hope they can skate for the US at a future Olympics.

 

[chameleonster]

https://twitter.com/ccarreira03/status/1102691898156814337?s=19
https://twitter.com/AnthonyPono9/status/1103046444657848320?s=19

Two super short clips of them working with Scott. Seems like he was only there for two days, but it seems like a great experience.

 

[arakwafan2006]

Praying Camerlengo handles the choreography from
Here on

 

[Rukia]

Praying Camerlengo handles the choreography from
Here on

Yesssssss. They need to step away from Igor and his "choreography."

 

[mollymgr]

Yesssssss. They need to step away from Igor and his "choreography."

Unless it is a Tango.

 

[Jammers]

I am a big fan of theirs. I expect them to pass Hawayek & Baker soon.

I do too. Anthony is even starting to look a bit like Guillaume Cizeron. The key now is for Christina to catch up to Anthony just like Gabriella did to Cizeron which took them to another level in just one season. They are at about the same age P/C made their big move in 2014-15. Only problem is P/C had no competition nationally while C/P are skating for a country with the best depth by far in Ice Dance so they won't get as many chances at the big competitions until the older teams finally retire. I would love to see Christina get her citizenship and for them to pull a upset and make the 2022 Olympic team. S/S and C/B have both been on 2 Olympic teams i want to see some new blood. Heck Evan Bates has been to 3 Olympics.

 

[arakwafan2006]

Yesssssss. They need to step away from Igor and his "choreography."

They need it Bad bad bad!!!!

 

[chameleonster]

They were invited to skate at Wollman Rink on Wednesday, they performed their tango, you can see a clip here: https://twitter.com/mddleoftheworld/status/1105980553206136832?s=19

They stayed in New York to take dance classes at the Broadway Dance Center, and worked on what looks to be their new program(s?) while they were there:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_-qwMnrRw/

 

[Wyliefan]

Christina and Anthony are both doing AMAs on Instagram this morning. Between what the two of them are saying, it sounds like they haven't yet decided on their new RD, but they do know what their FD will be (she says it will be very different from what they've done before).

 

[mjb52]

There is a cute bit in this interview with Svinin/Zhuk where Svinin talks about his history with Bukin Sr. and Ponamorenko Sr. and how he likes seeing the next generation potentially ready to compete against each other https://olympics.nbcsports.com/athlete/anthony-ponomarenko/

 

[Wyliefan]

A glimpse of one of C/P's new programs: https://anythinggoe.tumblr.com/post/183992091530/carreiraponomarenko-new-program

 

[Sylvia]

Posted on both of their IG accounts yesterday: "So excited to announce that our freedance this season will be Flamenco themed! We will skate to Farrucas, a live version of Malagueña by Benise, and an assortment of other songs!"

Christina: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwfOAFXH1vY/
Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwfODl7ncmW/

They were invited to perform in CPA St-Eustache's 50th anniversary gala west of Montreal this past weekend: https://www.facebook.com/CPAStEustache/photos/a.1413736115305587/2436555076357014/?type=3&theater

 

[Sylvia]

There's a little bit about Christina & Anthony in this Fan Zone article (scroll down to section titled The Past is Just as Important as the Future): https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/...-and-creative-choreography-in-off-season.aspx
Excerpt:

"In our free time, we watch old skating videos to find ideas for elements and transitions," Ponomarenko shares. "I'm very excited for our new free dance this year. It's very different from anything we've ever done. It's a lot of fun learning a new dance style and exploring different ideas."
He and Carreira will debut a flamenco number come fall. She announced on Instagram that they selected Farrucas music, including a live version of the song "Malagueña" by Benise. They've already begun working with coach Igor Shpilband and others on creative movement and character development. Off-ice, the partners take ballet and acting classes to learn transferable skills.

 

[Wyliefan]

Congratulations to Christina on graduating!

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[Rukia]

Good interview with Christina & Anthony on Two for the Ice. It sounds like although Igor is their "main" choreographer, they are consulting with others. I hope that brings some new stuff out in their skating. I'm very excited to see their programs this year!

 

[Rukia]

New FD!

I really like it! I can't wait to see how it progresses. At Lake Placid they were 2nd in the RD then second in the to end up 2nd overall behind Smart/Diaz. Really good (early) showing for them.

 

[mjb52]

I was thinking the other day about an interview I remember with Klimova/Ponamorenko (or maybe just Klimova, not sure) when they were still competing (or maybe as pros?) and she was talking about their baby and how they could just sit around and watch him all day and now here he is all grown up, time flies!

 

[Wyliefan]

So much flow and smoothness in that. I really enjoyed it, even at this early stage.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

New FD!

I really like it! I can't wait to see how it progresses. At Lake Placid they were 2nd in the RD then second in the to end up 2nd overall behind Smart/Diaz. Really good (early) showing for them.

Well, I loves me some sleeves and I lurves me a long flowy dress.

I see many improvements. I am gonna uber soon.

Wonder how we get dabossman to agree with me @Jeschke

 

[chameleonster]

Their RD is up now.

Two solid programs with noticeable upgrades in difficulty. Will be interested in seeing them at whatever Challenger they decide to do.