Cheers for Deniss Vasiljevs!

[aftershocks]

Nice interview with Deniss from the Olympic.org website today:

From Youth Olympic Games to Pyeongchang 2018: Deniss Vasiljevs

Thanks for posting. And of course the wonderful cover photo they use is from Deniss' brilliant sp from the past, Puttin' on the Ritz that got him noticed and loved by so many fans in the first place.

Deniss worked hard on performing with greater consistency and energy over the course of the season, and it was a very good learning season for him. His Voodoo Child rock angst got better reviews as the season progressed. I think he got into performing it cleanly and energetically, to the point where he was more comfortable with it by Worlds. And his marks have been good, so the judges are continuing to take note of his talent. I still think the rock guitar 'Voodoo' does not suit Deniss, and he never truly interpreted it all that well, he just made sure to give off a lot of energy and attack, which made him seem more in command. It's not easy music to interpret for a skating program. Anyway, good riddance to that program.

I look forward to seeing what Deniss and Stephane will choose musically and choreographically for the Olympic season.

 

[reut]

Deniss had one of the most amazing SP performances in Helsinki (and men SPs were all truly amazing and that part of the competition was kind of legendary). His interpretation was exceptional and all the audience was on their feet after that.
He likes it a lot so maybe it'll stay as his EX for the summer shows. Or longer.

There was a nice coverage from Worlds on Latvian TV about Deniss, with some on and off ice moments, I see it was not posted here:

https://www.facebook.com/LTVSportaStudija/videos/1915960878623038/
https://www.facebook.com/LTVSportaStudija/videos/1917025108516615/
https://www.facebook.com/LTVSportaStudija/videos/1916877505198042/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZesNpcYCxw
http://www.lsm.lv/lv/galerija/denis...ilslidosana-aizkulises.g29674/?tab=new&page=0

His performances:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSXZO6sRNfg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0pCPOnjV8

Also, from other sources:
https://twitter.com/helsinki_2017/status/848110534880833537
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSQ0OgbB2Pb/
https://twitter.com/helsinki_2017/status/847432895014641664
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1507083895969330&type=1
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1520308301313556&type=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSVgi3Zlie4/
https://twitter.com/europeonice/status/847567052231524353

 

[reut]

My interview with Stéphane and Deniss we did in Helsinki, it was a very fun experience.

Deniss and Stéphane work on "pies"
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2017lambielvasiljevs1.html

About strong young hearts and (no) dangers of being Stéphane's student
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2017lambielvasiljevs2.html

 

[SkateFanBerlin]

My interview with Stéphane and Deniss we did in Helsinki, it was a very fun experience.

Deniss and Stéphane work on "pies"
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2017lambielvasiljevs1.html

About strong young hearts and (no) dangers of being Stéphane's student
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2017lambielvasiljevs2.html

Any talk of a quad?

 

[reut]

Any talk of a quad?

I think almost every interview they had they were asked about quad, no?
Yes, he is working on it (on a few different ones even??), yes, he is definitely planning to try it, etc.

 

[Seerek]

If Fantasy on Ice is any indication, the new short program for next season could be "Anyone to Love/Sway" - Michael Buble.

 

[Sylvia]

If Fantasy on Ice is any indication, the new short program for next season could be "Anyone to Love/Sway" - Michael Buble.

Deniss tweeted today "Looking forward to presenting my new free skate "Sway" at the #LombardiaTrophy next week!": https://twitter.com/DenissVasiljevs/status/905396856624177152

Also, an old tweet from May - Latvian TV "reported on my training in Champéry after Worlds—watch here (now with English subtitles!)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KViwWyp8Gg

 

[Seerek]

IMO, Ansel Elgort should be cast in a skating movie and Deniss Vasiljevs could be the skating double (or twin(!)).

 

[aftershocks]

http://www.hotstarz.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ansel-elgort.jpg

Can't find a great recent close-up of Deniss, but here's something to compare:
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_banners/739916957286322177/1472400513/1500x500

Kinda ... they could be brothers, and certainly Deniss could be Ansel's stunt double.

Maybe DV should skate to a Baby Driver medley.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCsDHSJigMY&list=PLq3_zwE3MLhpp1Wpa5dyB2RMOwDC8M_Gv

 

[Seerek]

Meet Stephane Lambiel's protoge Deniss Vasiljevs

(via Youth Olympic Games)

Would be interesting to note who from the "Class of 2016 YOG" in fact qualified for Pyeongchang.

 

[briancoogaert]

Meet Stephane Lambiel's protoge Deniss Vasiljevs

(via Youth Olympic Games)

Would be interesting to note who from the "Class of 2016 YOG" in fact qualified for Pyeongchang.

Love this video !
His lines, his body posture...

 

[Sylvia]

Bumping up this thread for Deniss' new fan(atic), @poths!

Re-posting from the 2018 Euros Men's SP thread in Kiss & Cry:

How have I gone this long without knowing about Deniss Vasiljev? He is AMAZING and reminds me of both Urmanov and Lambiel. It's an awesome combination. PCS should have been second of the day! Congrats to athlete, coach and Salomé

Deniss Vasiljevs Short Program [3rd place]
https://youtu.be/w0HOjl8CRLU

best new talent in years!
Honestly, what have I been doing with my life. Just sent an hour on youtube watching everything he has ever done.

This Lambiel 4 Seasons collaboration is genius.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpnarNGH9s0

 

[Sylvia]

Here you go, @nimi ...

I was actually searching for a Deniss thread ...

*hauls thread out of the depths* *catches breath*

Just wanted to post this, the most +GOEworthy fall on a 3A I've ever seen (sorry not sorry if this has already been posted somewhere, you probably should rewatch it anyways)

 

[nimi]

Here you go, @nimi ...

 

[Seerek]

Post Europeans video from ISU site.

Considering how critical she's been about the men at times on the Olympic Channel/NBCSN broadcasts, Deniss getting a ringing endorsement from Tanith White last week certainly makes up for Johnny Weir's comments from earlier in the season about being a "clone".

 

[Sylvia]

Youth Olympic Figure Skater is ready for PyeongChang 2018! | Youth Olympic Games [2016] (Jan. 5, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dhP2YpfvCA

 

[briancoogaert]

Fantastic skater ! Fantastic Exhibition in Moscow. I've loved is Lion King !

 

[Seerek]

Good endorsements for Deniss from Sandra Bezic and Kurt Browning ("my favourite younger skater") last night despite the placement. Perhaps a new training environment in the next Olympic cycle (as least for technique)?

 

[Seerek]

Enjoy the Worlds gala, Deniss!