Carreira/Ponomarenko Need a Cheer Thread

[Jeschke]

Wonder how we get dabossman to agree with me @Jeschke

No chance at all!

 

[Bigbird]

No chance at all!

When they first came out they had this lovely SD that had me hooked. While I appreciate the difficulty of their programs this year they really don't suit them especially the FD. They should have called in the maestro Najarro for that flamenco and as for the RD sometimes they try too hard and at other times it's just flat. Who can rescue these two from the abyss that is Igor? He did not do any favours for I/Z (in the day), Diana and Gleb should have stayed in Russia and here we have what we have. Should they look elsewhere or should they try outside choreography? I am really asking.

 

[Lara111]

When they first came out they had this lovely SD that had me hooked. While I appreciate the difficulty of their programs this year they really don't suit them especially the FD. They should have called in the maestro Najarro for that flamenco and as for the RD sometimes they try too hard and at other times it's just flat. Who can rescue these two from the abyss that is Igor? He did not do any favours for I/Z (in the day), Diana and Gleb should have stayed in Russia and here we have what we have. Should they look elsewhere or should they try outside choreography? I am really asking.

They do not have a choice but to be with Igor. They cannot move out of US because of Christina situation and there is no other place that would be better for them in US. Did not they work with outside choreographers this year?

 

[believed]

They do not have a choice but to be with Igor. They cannot move out of US because of Christina situation and there is no other place that would be better for them in US. Did not they work with outside choreographers this year?

They worked with Christopher Dean and Massimo Scali but I guess Igor is still the main choreographer, according to this article:

And while Shpilband took the choreographic lead on both programs, the team has consulted as well with Massimo Scali and, during a week in Colorado Springs, Christopher Dean — “a figure skating genius,” in Ponomarenko’s words.

Carreira and Ponomarenko Strive to Highlight Strengths | Two for the Ice

by Jacquelyn Thayer On the last Saturday of January’s US Figure Skating Championships, Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko skated their final free dance of the 2018-19 season. The following Monday, coach Igor Shpilband was ready with the concept for next year’s program: flamenco. It’s a...

www.twofortheice.com

 

[chameleonster]

Honestly, they seem fine to me. In their interviews they've stressed that they really wanted to up the difficulty in both programs, which they have definitely accomplished. I felt as a consequence they seemed a little gassed, particularly in the FD, but being a little low energy in August is hardly a death sentence. They used slower music for the FD than I expected-- that can work, or it may be a little too subtle for them at this point and need some reworking. It's hard to say, but I want to see both programs again in a few weeks.

 

[Lara111]

I think their FD program has potential to be incredible. Great music and choreography. Their performance is weaker than the music right now. Christina's body just tad less expressive than needs to be. Not forceful expression but organic real Spanish flavor and passion. I almost want to see Papadkis in this dance. For some reason I think she would be great in it. Anthony was good especially at the beginning of the program. His ease of movements is amazing. I really want to see how it progresses during the season.

 

[Wyliefan]

Flamenco practice clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/B1JrkUwHcyZ/?igshid=5rt0bw1f0724

 

[Wyliefan]

Congratulations to C/P on their silver medal! I love their RD. The FD still needs some development, but it's early days, and they still got a new PB with it.

 

[Wyliefan]

Happy birthday to Anthony! https://www.instagram.com/p/B68NhENpaxa/?igshid=1j1u2icrqjkt9

 

[ccpompom]

New interviews from 2020 Us nationals.
NBC Sports

Carreira, Ponomarenko understand the depth of U.S. ice dance at nationals

Young ice dancers Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko are waiting for Carreira to gain citizenship but are aiming for the U.S. Championships podium.

olympics.nbcsports.com

Ice talk Podcast

Previewing U.S. Championships; Checking in with Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko

Ice Talk · Episode

open.spotify.com

 

[Rukia]

New interviews from 2020 Us nationals.
NBC Sports

Carreira, Ponomarenko understand the depth of U.S. ice dance at nationals

Young ice dancers Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko are waiting for Carreira to gain citizenship but are aiming for the U.S. Championships podium.

olympics.nbcsports.com

Ice talk Podcast

Previewing U.S. Championships; Checking in with Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko

Ice Talk · Episode

open.spotify.com

I was just about to come post that article. Quadruple runthroughs is killer! More than anything I want C/P to have clean skates here because I honestly believe that if that happens, they're on the podium. They have the momentum this season, they just need to seize the opportunity. Best of luck to them this week!!

 

[Wyliefan]

Never mind scores and placements, I LOVED that. They looked so confident and strong and expressive!

 

[Rukia]

I am so, so proud of how they skated this week. That was the best they have done all season. They were absolutely on fire and would have gotten 3rd in the FD if not for that invalidated step sequence. Ugh!

If any of the top 3 decide that they want some more rest before worlds and want to skip 4ccs I'm sure Anthony and Christina would be willing to extend their season a little longer...

 

[Wyliefan]

I swear I almost forgot how to breathe while they were doing their twizzles. But they did those, and everything else, so beautifully. Almost everything else. @#($&#($^ step sequence!

Regardless of scores and results (and step sequences), they should be very, very proud of what they did. Onward and upward!

 

[suki]

I swear I almost forgot how to breathe while they were doing their twizzles. But they did those, and everything else, so beautifully. Almost everything else. @#($&#($^ step sequence!

Regardless of scores and results (and step sequences), they should be very, very proud of what they did. Onward and upward!

I loved seeing his mom, the goddess Marina Klimova, doing the programs with them from the stands. You could see her doing every step just by the way she moved she moved her head. Priceless

 

[Sylvia]

Pj Kwong will chat with Christina & Anthony tomorrow (Tuesday 6/30) at 4:30 pm Eastern time on her Facebook page and Youtube channel.

ETA link to the FB chat: https://www.facebook.com/160862723932173/videos/298073911559786

 

[Wyliefan]

Watching this now. Christina says she broke her foot in quarantine! I don't think she mentioned that on social media before. But it's healed now and they're back on the ice.

 

[Lara111]

Where does Anthony go to school for Business?

 

[Sylvia]

Here's the YT link to watch their chat earlier today:

Christina Carreira & Anthony Ponomarenko chat with @SkatingPj

This is going to be amazing! A chat with the USA's two-time World Junior ice dance medallists Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko tomorrow (Tuesday) a...

www.youtube.com

ETA:

October 2019 article:

Settled at the Senior Level, Carreira and Ponomarenko Elevate Their Skating and Aspirations - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

When comparing last summer to this summer, ice dancers Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko say it's like night and day.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

"Ponomarenko is taking the semester off from school but has been accepted at Eastern Michigan University and plans to eventually pursue business."

 

[Wyliefan]

I had to laugh when Christina said she had to remind Anthony to breathe when they're skating. I tend to stop breathing when I'm concentrating, too!

 

[mjb52]

I know I've said this like nineteen billionty times already but it blows me away how much he looks like Marina.

 

[VGThuy]

I know I've said this like nineteen billionty times already but it blows me away how much he looks like Marina.

I know!

 

[ccpompom]

Christina did an interview with former teammate Elliana Pogrebinsky on her youtube channel. As per the description « topics include how nutritionists can help, how to deal with teammates that are also competitors, understanding the how behind weight loss, and the importance of physical therapists as well as sport psychologists » The link is down below

 

[ccpompom]

Christina and Anthony will skate to Dr. Zhivago next season

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Christina and Anthony will skate to Dr. Zhivago next season

Put a little “Nicole Bobek” in it!!

 

[Sylvia]

Article by Christie Sausa:

Carreira and Ponomarenko Look to Leave It All on the Ice at Skate America - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

On their way to Skate America in Las Vegas this October, ice dancers Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko are leaving little to chance. They have wisely used

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

I just bumped up the "USFS ISP Points Challenge" thread in GSD if you'd like to watch C/P's recorded programs and haven't yet (click on the Competition Central link in my post & scroll down to the 2 Senior Dance opportunity secttions): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...-sep-and-oct-2020.107555/page-10#post-5877588
C/P's 1st opportunity scores (placed 1st out of 4 teams): 79.91 in RD, 110.25 in FD = 190.16 Total
2nd opportunity (placed 3rd out of 7 teams): 72.46 in RD, 114.13 in FD = 186.59

 

[Rukia]

I thought they looked super strong in the RD. Fingers crossed for an equally impressive FD tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z6Pn9vScAw&ab_channel=SkatingISU

 

[Bellanca]

I thought they looked super strong in the RD. Fingers crossed for an equally impressive FD tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z6Pn9vScAw&ab_channel=SkatingISU

Yes! They were terrific! I feel they are on the move.

 

[litenkyckling]

I would've given them at least 79.8 for that - surely being the only team to manage a Level 4 on the mid line steps warrants it?

 

[Sylvia]

Christina & Anthony skated in the Detroit Tree Lighting show at the Campus Martius ice rink last night (along with Karen Chen) - she included a clip of their performance to "The Prayer": https://www.instagram.com/p/CHltmaUJEOF/

The show will air locally on Friday, Nov. 20 on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 and be streamed via their Facebook page:

WATCH: Detroit tree lighting special 'Light Up the Season' on WXYZ-TV

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and WXYZ-TV Channel 7 is honored to once again be the official broadcast station of the annual Detroit tree lighting ceremony.

www.wxyz.com