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I was blown away and felt like he had real connection to the music for the first time. Who did the choreography, and can they always do his choreography?
Worlds 2025 Exhibition
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I was blown away and felt like he had real connection to the music for the first time. Who did the choreography, and can they always do his choreography?
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I found a video of the ex already. Gorgeous.
I linked to it.
i hope this is an indication of where his skating is going. not necessarily the music style but leaning towards more evocative, sustained edges and moves in the field to express the music; more attention to smaller details, etc. all respect for his obvious athleticism, but that was the very first program of his that i enjoyed watching from beginning to end.
The Skating Session 2 - by Tony Wheeler on Instagram
104 likes, 5 comments - theskatingsession2 on March 30, 2025www.instagram.com
My post was about the small medal ceremony.
My guess is Tommy Steenberg. He choreographed Ilia's Hope number and he was in DC a few weeks ago at Legacy on Ice.
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You gave me a heart attack, you know!
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Eliy Ribaudo competed this season in juvenile dance and juvenile boys.
Not to be confused with Leo Ribaudo, a different skater who competed in novice men.
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Doh, my bad! Thanks.
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Loved Ilia’s exhibition, he’s really developed this Season. His number for Legacy on Ice was also wonderful.
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I was expecting to end up a blubbering mess after Maxim, but Ilia turning me into a puddle of tears was not on the bingo card.
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It has been a long time since I last cried, but this time I and other spectators cried while watching Ilia's exhibition performance. It was a heartfelt and expressive program and truly beautiful.
In the past, I sometimes got sleepy during the exhibitions because I kept listening to slow ballad music, but this time there was a good combination of programs skating beautifully to slow music and those entertaining us with upbeat music. I would say this is one of the best exhibitions I've ever attended.
In the past, I sometimes got sleepy during the exhibitions because I kept listening to slow ballad music, but this time there was a good combination of programs skating beautifully to slow music and those entertaining us with upbeat music. I would say this is one of the best exhibitions I've ever attended.
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Oh wow. I am glad I saw posters' responses and clicked on this.The Skating Session 2 - by Tony Wheeler on Instagram
104 likes, 5 comments - theskatingsession2 on March 30, 2025
Beautiful phrasing, heartfelt and tender right to the core. Started crying really early on, I bet many of us did on that unexpected move.
Truly brilliant and maybe the most heartfelt skating I've ever seen.
It's either Tommy Steenberg or Ilia himself. Tommy Steenberg did all of Ilia's galas in 2023-2024, including HOPE, but Ilia has been quietly choreographing his own galas this year, including "Lovely" from SOI/GPF 2024 and "Cage of Bones" from Skate America 2024. The little-seen "No Time to Die" from US Nats 2025 also looks a lot like Ilia's choreo and style, and it has the same style as "To Build A Home." He seems to really like these drawn-out moves in the field, layback spins, etc. these days.
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I had to watch Ilia and Adam’s performances (my two favorite) again before they disappear from Peacock. The cameras didn’t show that Evan gave Ilia a big long hug after he came off the ice. 
I wish both Ilia and Adam could find vehicles for their free skates next year that allowed them to show the beauty and creativity in their skating. I adored Adam’s free skate last year and thought it showcased his ability, but this year was so blah and empty.
I wish both Ilia and Adam could find vehicles for their free skates next year that allowed them to show the beauty and creativity in their skating. I adored Adam’s free skate last year and thought it showcased his ability, but this year was so blah and empty.
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I generally don't care for "To Build a Home," but Ilia changed my mind on it. I wonder he'd consider having it edited and adapted to a SP next season?
And honestly, it was refreshing to see the softer side of the Quad God.
And honestly, it was refreshing to see the softer side of the Quad God.
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ISU's YouTube website has posted the playlist of exhibition programs (HQ) and you can watch them with VPN.
Exhibition Gala | ISU World Championships | Boston 2025 | #FigureSkating
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I wonder why Petrokina…
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If you watch, you'll understand. It's a FABULOUS exhibition program.
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At WTT, Ilia told us that he choreographed "To Build A Home" himself.
Thank you for getting confirmation! All his galas this year have been lovely and/or interesting. It's been great to see him develop his own style of movement and expression.
