Peter G
06-09-2002, 12:37 PM
[color=violet:e31ae44a84]At the end of programs, some people let disappointment take over their entire face. Others smile and wave.
Next, skaters lumber to the Kiss and Cry area, or stay in character and continue to include/involve the audience in their moment.
In the Kiss and Cry area, some skaters smile, wave to the audience, say hello to people and look as if they appreciate being able to perform at the World's level. Others grimace, give thumbs down to the judges, or angrily stomp off before their marks even show up.
Now I'm not saying that it is inappropriate to be disappointed in one's performance. Actually, it's very important for one to get that out of their system. I DO feel that one can pick and choose the time to do that. In front of the audience, the general public is not appropriate I feel. Do it with a trusted person in private who can give you the support you want and need at that time.
SO... who would you give medals to for their post-performance performances?
Gold: Krylova and Ovsiannikov (Krylova especially stays in character, I like that a lot)
Silver: Sale and Pelletier (a Canadian gives S & P the silver!!! They always look as if they like each other, and the mood of their programs don't just drop away as they bow)
Bronze: Drobiazko and Vanagas (another team who show that they really like each other....they always have big smiles - maybe an exception lately, but with reason!!! - and look approachable)
4. Sarah Hughes (big smiles, peppy)
5. Todd Eldridge (always classy)
6. Lobacheva and Averbukh (smiles, and it's apparent they like being with one another)
7. Jennifer Robinson (always chipper, upbeat, some exceptions)
8. Michelle Kwan (usually great, but the gunshot to the head keeps her from the podium...you've got to let go of that action, Michelle!)[/color:e31ae44a84]
Next, skaters lumber to the Kiss and Cry area, or stay in character and continue to include/involve the audience in their moment.
In the Kiss and Cry area, some skaters smile, wave to the audience, say hello to people and look as if they appreciate being able to perform at the World's level. Others grimace, give thumbs down to the judges, or angrily stomp off before their marks even show up.
Now I'm not saying that it is inappropriate to be disappointed in one's performance. Actually, it's very important for one to get that out of their system. I DO feel that one can pick and choose the time to do that. In front of the audience, the general public is not appropriate I feel. Do it with a trusted person in private who can give you the support you want and need at that time.
SO... who would you give medals to for their post-performance performances?
Gold: Krylova and Ovsiannikov (Krylova especially stays in character, I like that a lot)
Silver: Sale and Pelletier (a Canadian gives S & P the silver!!! They always look as if they like each other, and the mood of their programs don't just drop away as they bow)
Bronze: Drobiazko and Vanagas (another team who show that they really like each other....they always have big smiles - maybe an exception lately, but with reason!!! - and look approachable)
4. Sarah Hughes (big smiles, peppy)
5. Todd Eldridge (always classy)
6. Lobacheva and Averbukh (smiles, and it's apparent they like being with one another)
7. Jennifer Robinson (always chipper, upbeat, some exceptions)
8. Michelle Kwan (usually great, but the gunshot to the head keeps her from the podium...you've got to let go of that action, Michelle!)[/color:e31ae44a84]