A Figure Skating Blog
Yesterday my husband was reviewing his music collection and played a few tunes I hadn’t heard in a long time. One was “Revolution” by The Beatles. I was immediately reminded of the mind blowing “Revolution” dance piece by Torvill and Dean, first performed in 1989. I’ve always loved this piece and remember how very surprising […]
I know, I know… I’ve been a terrible blogger of late. In my defense, it is the summer. But, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening in the big bad figure skating world. Here’s a rundown of some rather gossipy off-season news:
Lauzon and Dubreuil retire from ice dance after a remarkable 13-year career
Kristi Yamaguchi wins dancing […]
I admit it, I’m a homer. I want Canadians to do well at Worlds in Sweden. But, even with lofty hopes for our team I wouldn’t have bet on a podium finish for Dube and Davison. Are they peaking too soon, with 2010 still two years off?
I don’t think so. Yesterday’s bronze at the World […]
Remember when Elvis Stojko stared in a television ad for McCains orange juice? It always seemed odd to me that he was hawking OJ. Besides, I’m quite sure it was all protein and legumes for Elvis.
But, Elvis’ stint as the McCains man doesn’t compare with this strange ad from Japan. It features Mao Asada–a star […]
The dynasty of great Swiss spinners is something of a figure skating mystery. It started with 1991 World champion Denise Biellman, the flexy namesake of the ever-popular heel-over-head spin pictured here. Trivia point: The Biellman spin is the only spin named after a figure skater.
Then came Natalie Kreig followed by Lucinda Ruh. If you look […]
I was watching some old figure skating footage on YouTube, which is totally addictive by the way. Specifically, I was reliving Liz Manley’s free program from the ‘88 Olympics–I know, I know, I was in a rather nostalgic mood. During the performance the commentators made a rather big deal that Liz Manley was seeing a […]
At first I thought Kurt Browning starring in an off-ice, modern-day Peter Pan production was weird. But, I’ve changed my mind. Now, I think it’s rather groovy. Most World Champions go from the amateur ranks to ice shows, to coaching, to choreography. They never leave the skating world. Or, they hang up the blades the […]
Skating fans will remember French figure skater and three-time Olympian Surya Bonaly for her high-flying jumps, athleticism and flexibility. Or you may remember Bonaly for her defiant attitude at the 1994 World Championships where she believed she was robbed of a gold medal and so stood beside the podium instead of on it. She eventually […]
These videos are not for the faint of heart, even for an ex-pairs skater like myself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfX-sPtVCmg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5xNHsJlQfQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWSaYJYIOdU
It was great to see Dube and Davidson put down two solid programs in the pairs competition at Canadians and get rewarded for it with the gold medal. Despite a tough field, the young team's solid technical work and artistry won over the faster, wilder, less consistent Marcoux and Buntin.
These are the attributes I believe […]