Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi Cheer Thread

[TheresMaude]

A few seconds of the new RD from News ZERO

https://twitter.com/x/status/1563189641833902081

Okay, the biggest takeaway from that clip? Dai’s hair looks so much better than in the exhibition above. I know this very hot and attractive man loves to play with different hair looks, but sometimes they’re ... not good.

 

[ostile17]

Okay, the biggest takeaway from that clip? Dai’s hair looks so much better than in the exhibition above. I know this very hot and attractive man loves to play with different hair looks, but sometimes they’re ... not good.

Not in the past, but in recent days yes, I totally agree!

 

[ostile17]

FOI 2022 8/28 - Kana MURAMOTO / Daisuke TAKAHASHI - RD - Conga

I had doubts but I am taking everything back. This is so good, I love it!

 

[Holy Headband]

I really like this! The program has a cohesive feel to it, with characteristic movements threaded throughout, there are a lot of fun choreographic flourishes and I love their commitment.

 

[Cayuse]

I really like this! The program has a cohesive feel to it, with characteristic movements threaded throughout, there are a lot of fun choreographic flourishes and I love their commitment.

I love it too! First rhythm program that has kept my attention throughout. All that non-stop energy is mesmerizing.

 

[Karen-W]

That's a great RD for them! I'm interested in seeing it in a competition setting, but definitely a strong program from the looks of it.

 

[ostile17]

That's a great RD for them! I'm interested in seeing it in a competition setting, but definitely a strong program from the looks of it.

I agree, it's an interesting RD and it suits them perfectly.

Can't wait to see it in competition!

 

[ostile17]

Reed/Ambrulevicius have been crossed off Skate America.

If it's true, I am sorry for them but at the same time I am excited at the - albeit slim - chance of KanaDai to podium at a GP event for the first time!

 

[Karen-W]

Reed/Ambrulevicius have been crossed off Skate America.

If it's true, I am sorry for them but at the same time I am excited at the - albeit slim - chance of KanaDai to podium at a GP event for the first time!

More than a small chance, IMO. They beat Lauriault/Le Gac and Soucisse/Firus at 4CCs last January. Demougeot/Le Mercier are France's #2, McNamara/Spiridonov are pretty far down the SB list behind KanaDai, same with JvR/Steffan and Holubstova/Bielobrov.

 

[ostile17]

From KanaDai_team_official Instagram

22/23 New Free Dance

[Song Title]
Phantom of the Opera

[Choreographer]
Marina Zoueva, Ilia Tkachenko. Kenta Kojiri

The guys have their comments posted on their official websites.

Daisuke:
I will be skating The Phantom of the Opera for the first time since the 06-07 season, 15 years ago, LOL. I didn't think back then that I would skate it in competition as an ice dancer. I have always wanted to skate this piece again someday, so I wonder what's the meaning in skating it again in this way! I'll do my best to present the completed program to you all so that I can make it mean something! Please Look forward to it!

Kana:
This season's free dance is Phantom of the Opera! It's been 15 years since Takahashi's single days of the Phantom of the Opera. It's like a dream to be able to skate the story of the Phantom of the Opera together as an ice dancer.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how Phantom and Christine's world view of the opera will be completed!

We will do our best to make it a wonderful program, so please continue to support us this season!

Source

かなだいオフィシャルチームアカウント on Instagram: "22/23 New Free Dance 【曲名】 オペラ座の怪人 【振付師】 Marina Zoueva / Ilia Tkachenko / 小㞍健太 両選手公式HPに、それぞれコメントが掲載されています。 #かなだい #kanadai #k7d1 #村元哉中 #kanamuramoto #高橋大輔 #daisuketakahashi #アイスダンス #icedance #オペラ座の怪人 #phantomof

かなだいオフィシャルチームアカウント shared a post on Instagram: "22/23 New Free Dance 【曲名】 オペラ座の怪人 【振付師】 Marina Zoueva / Ilia Tkachenko / 小㞍健太 両選手公式HPに、それぞれコメントが掲載されています。 #かなだい #kanadai #k7d1 #村元哉中 #kanamuramoto #高橋大輔 #daisuketakahashi #アイスダンス #icedance #オペラ座の怪人 #phantomoftheopera #lefantomedelopera"...

www.instagram.com

 

[ostile17]

FOI 2022 terrestrial broadcast aired today - KanaDai/Daisuke excerpts + RD

 

[ostile17]

I'm really worried that KanaDai have not entered any CS or international comps before SkAm.
They should have competed more this season, that's what Marina promised during the summer.

I don't know if it's up to them or JSF but.... debuting the new programs at SkAm without any feedback seems such a bad idea!

Hopefully, as usual, I am wrong!

 

[Cayuse]

FOI 2022 terrestrial broadcast aired today - KanaDai/Daisuke excerpts + RD

The "You'll Never Walk Alone" number with Jeremy Abbot was beautiful!

 

[kittyjake5]

I'm really worried that KanaDai have not entered any CS or international comps before SkAm.
They should have competed more this season, that's what Marina promised during the summer.

I don't know if it's up to them or JSF but.... debuting the new programs at SkAm without any feedback seems such a bad idea!

Hopefully, as usual, I am wrong!

Could be that their FD was not quite ready and they needed more practice time given that SA is fast approaching.

 

[On My Own]

FOI 2022 terrestrial broadcast aired today - KanaDai/Daisuke excerpts + RD

I love their RD performance, the choreography not so much.

 

[Karen-W]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers in KanaDai's direction as they evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian -

Watch this story by Kana Muramoto on Instagram before it disappears.

instagram.com

 

[Sylvia]

Tweeted by Europe on Ice today - "An interview with ice dance coach Marina Zoueva by Hiro Yoshida is now online. Focusing on her work with Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi, the interview also touches on her collaborations with other legendary skaters."
(A version of this article was published in Japanese in Volume 27 of Figure Skate Life magazine.)

Marina Zoueva: “If You See Daisuke Skate Once, You Will Never Forget It”

By Hiro Yoshida Marina Zoueva needs no introduction. Choreographer and coach to Olympic champions and medallists, this is the third season which will see her guide one of Japan’s most iconic single…

europeonice.com

 

[ostile17]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers in KanaDai's direction as they evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian -

Watch this story by Kana Muramoto on Instagram before it disappears.

instagram.com

Indeed!

Hopefully their training won't be disrupted for too long, but I'm afraid they will not be able to train before next week. Their training facility is currently closed and serving as a hurricane shelter until Thursday. There's never a good moment for something like this to happen, but for them this is the worst moment, with only a little over two weeks left to train before SkAm.

Ganbatte!!!

 

[Karen-W]

Indeed!

Hopefully their training won't be disrupted for too long, but I'm afraid they will not be able to train before next week. Their training facility is currently closed and serving as a hurricane shelter until Thursday. There's never a good moment for something like this to happen, but for them this is the worst moment, with only a little over two weeks left to train before SkAm.

Ganbatte!!!

Yes, they're not the only ones training there - the Filipino pairs team of Isabella Gamez & Alexander Korovin are based in Estero and scheduled to compete at Finlandia next week. Plus, Helena Carhart & Volodymyr Horovyi, who are competing this week and next week at the Gdansk JGP events also train in Estero.

 

[ostile17]

Yes, they're not the only ones training there - the Filipino pairs team of Isabella Gamez & Alexander Korovin are based in Estero and scheduled to compete at Finlandia next week. Plus, Helena Carhart & Volodymyr Horovyi, who are competing this week and next week at the Gdansk JGP events also train in Estero.

Yes, true!
A few hours ago Isabella has posted in an Instagram story that she is in Fort Meyers. I wonder if they are there all together.

Watch this story by Bella Gamez on Instagram before it disappears.

www.instagram.com

 

[ostile17]

A update on KanaDai's status after the hurricane in Florida has been posted in a comment to their IG post

Translation below


"We have received many concerns about the hurricane in Florida, but please be assured that Muramoto and Takahashi have been evacuated to an undamaged area and are continuing to practice at the evacuation site for the GP America.
We would like to ask for your continued support."

Kanadai_team_official IG post was to announce a new program which will stream online in 2 parts on October 12th and 15th; "Behind the scene of the New Choreography"

Viewing tickets go on sale tomorrow

かなだいオフィシャルチームアカウント on Instagram: "「村元哉中・高橋大輔 シーズン直前スペシャル(前編/後編) ～新プログラム振付の裏側～」配信決定 配信日 【前編】10/12(水) 19:00 【後編】10/16(日) 19:00 視聴券は、9月30日(金)12:00 発売開始 ※発売開始までしばらくお待ちください。 https://eplus.jp/k7d1/ #かなだい #kanadai #k7d1 #村元哉中 #kanamuramoto #高橋大輔 #dai

かなだいオフィシャルチームアカウント shared a post on Instagram: "「村元哉中・高橋大輔 シーズン直前スペシャル(前編/後編) ～新プログラム振付の裏側～」配信決定 配信日 【前編】10/12(水) 19:00 【後編】10/16(日) 19:00 視聴券は、9月30日(金)12:00 発売開始 ※発売開始までしばらくお待ちください。 https://eplus.jp/k7d1/ #かなだい #kanadai #k7d1 #村元哉中 #kanamuramoto #高橋大輔 #daisuketakahashi #アイスダンス #icedance...

www.instagram.com

 

[ostile17]

It seems like most of Zoueva's students are with her training at Palm Beach Ice Works

An update from Kana

"Just wanted to update! My first time experiencing evacuation and hurricane... Devastating to se what happened... But WE ARE SAFE, TEAM IS SAFE and we are trying our best to stay positive https://instagram.com/stories/k.a.n.a.m.u.r.a/2939520049922110948/

And Raffaella Koncius IG update

raffaella koncius on Instagram: "First time for us ever experiencing a hurricane and having to evacuate. 💔 we are all safe!"

933 likes, 11 comments - raffaellakoncius on October 2, 2022: "First time for us ever experiencing a hurricane and having to evacuate. 💔 we are all safe!"

www.instagram.com

Although according to their many IGS, Kana and Dai are enjoying the week-end in NYC where they went to see The Phantom of The Opera yesterday, and today are just relaxing and enjoying a NYC brunch!

Watch this story by DaisukeTakahashi on Instagram before it disappears.

www.instagram.com

https://instagram.com/stories/k.a.n.a.m.u.r.a

 

[ostile17]

Kana and Dai have been assigned to CS Denis Ten Memorial Challenge 2022, Oct. 26-29 in Almaty (KAZ).

This is straight after Skate America so, like last year with the CS Warsaw Cup straight after the NHK Trophy, they will have a very tight schedule and a lot of travelling to do. I am sure Dai will be very happy and prous to be able to participate in the Denis Ten Memorial, given his close friendship with Denis . Hopefully he will be watching over the competition and Kana and Dai

Let's hope they can stay healthy and in good spirit, and that everything will work out smoothly and they can skate at their best at both events!

Other training mates will be travelling with them to the competition with Zoueva

No. Name Nation
1 Viktoriia AZROIAN / Artur GRUZDEV ARM 1
2 Adrienne CARHART / Oleksandr KOLOSOVSKYI AZE 2
3 Lara LUFT / Maximilian PFISTERER GER 3
4 Lucy HANCOCK / Ilias FOURATI HUN 4
5 Mariia IGNATEVA / Danijil Leonyidovics SZEMKO HUN 4
6 Mariia NOSOVITSKAYA / Mikhail NOSOVITSKIY ISR 5
7 Elizabeth TKACHENKO / Alexei KILIAKOV ISR 5
8 Kana MURAMOTO / Daisuke TAKAHASHI JPN 6
9 Gaukhar NAURYZOVA / Boyisangur DATIEV KAZ 7
10 Zoe LARSON / Andrii KAPRAN UKR 8

Challenger Series Denis Ten Memorial Challenge - International Skating Union

The International Skating Union is the international sport federation administering Ice Skating sports throughout the world.

www.isu.org

 

[Spun Silver]

Wow, that's a lot of teams from one coach! Best wishes to Kana and Daisuke for both events!

 

[mikeko]

Looks like their home rink, Hertz Arena will re-open on Monday, October 17.

Marina's Team was training at Panther's Ice Den in Coral Springs the other day.
Their private instructors include:
John Kerr
Annabelle Morozov
Nikolai Morozov
Alper Ucar

Dai and Nikolai met for the first time since Christmas on Ice 2014.

 

[ostile17]

Probably not the result they were hoping for at Skate America, where they finished in 6th place after a couple of rough skates. Kana fell and injured her shoulder 2 weeks ago and couldn't lift her arm properly, hence the taping on her arm and shoulder.

Nonetheless, always a pleasure to watch what they bring to the ice in terms of charisma and expressiveness.

Their POTO is the best POTO I have seen in ice dance so far. The opening ChSt is a breathtaking.

Conga

POTO

EX - Love Goes

Next stop Almaty, for the CS Denis Ten Memorial, which starts tomorrow Oct. 26-28

 

[Cayuse]

Diasake may never get great ice dance edges but who cares? This team is wonderful to watch and they have improved immensely in a relatively short time. Both programs are beautifully constructed and keep my interest.

 

[livetoskate]

Will the Denis Ten Memorial competition be livestreamed anywhere?

 

[YukiNieve]

Kana and Daisuke went to "see" Denis during the Denis Ten Memorial Challenge.

https://twitter.com/AkiAqui/status/1586004624791990273

 

[kittyjake5]

Congrats to KanaDai, well deserved Gold Medal!!