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Post by reut on Apr 26, 2016 20:05:54 GMT 1
I really appreciate your words, Ronja! And you found the right ones, really. And I especially needed them now. But when you say "we", how many of you even read this here? 3 people? 5? I think I have to find the right balance for myself. Definitely something I need to work on when I plan my next "skating" trips. Talking about meetings, to tell the truth I felt such a relief I didn't need to organize this one. I was calm all the day, enjoying myself and not being nervous about how it will go, if he'll like it and if he'll be on time. Usually from the morning I'm already so nervous I can't eat, I can't breath and I feel sick. You can ask Anna, she saw me in that state a few times.
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Post by Ronja on Apr 26, 2016 20:17:31 GMT 1
Yes, I noticed you were more relaxed.
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Post by reut on Apr 26, 2016 20:21:35 GMT 1
Yes, I noticed you were more relaxed. Pity that others were too stressed and shy though... When Stephane repeats a few times his request for "more questions" (even when he already signs photos) and there is silence as an answer to him I always feel uncomfortable... I wonder what could have been done differently, as he definitely was in a "proper" mood for this meeting, but something went wrong, something was missing in this meeting for me. Maybe it was wrong that you all kept standing? (Well, he should have chosen a different side, when he sat there, everyone was afraid to sit near him) P.S. I watched the video again, there were actually less awkward silent moments than I felt during the meeting. And we had some interesting answers too. So all is fine.
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Post by Ronja on Apr 26, 2016 20:39:31 GMT 1
I was one of those shy ones. I had a question in my mind at some point though, but then he started to sign those posters and for me it was so unexpected that I got confused and forgot what was I about to ask. I still can't remember the question (so it must have been a less important one)
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Post by jomeku on Apr 26, 2016 20:49:31 GMT 1
Reut, I hope you know how thankful we are for every word you write and every picture you take and for every moment you've spent at rink or by traveling to shows, writing your reports and sorting pictures and organizing meetings. You're a gem! I don't know if I can find the right words in english, but I think I can speak for all of us, not just for myself. Just agree entirely !!!
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Post by sydney on Apr 26, 2016 23:12:27 GMT 1
Hi everybody! Back from Geneva I can finally see your uptades and tell you my feelings about the meeting and the show (it was pretty difficult from the smartphone) . First of all thank you for all the photos, videos, audios, links... wow what a great source you are! Especially thanks to you reut for the great and precious work you did!! I feel sorry for you reading your bitter words and I hope you can enjoy some happy and relaxing days of holiday as soon as possible. Oh, and it was nice to met you! About the meeting with Stephane and the extras... As you can see in the meeting's video, Stephane is a really kind and generous person! I'm a bit disappointed by myself because I didn't ask him any question but unfortunately these are that kind of moments in wich I become really really shy. It's also difficult for me speaking in English because it's not my routine and that didn't help me at all. I spent the rest of the day thinking "oh, I want to come back in time and ask Stephane anything, anyway!!" One of my favourite moment of the meeting was when he answered about the best moment off ice and on ice. He said that all the artists had a typical swiss dinner together one night eating cheese fondue and meat fondue and they felt happy and comfortable. Then he told that in 1997 at Lausanne he couldn't met his idol Ilia Kulik so he felt very excited to work with him for Ice Legends and finally he took a photo with him! Stephane is so divine and this story make him so... human! On the ice there wasn't only one best moment for him because he said that everyone has something beautiful and special to offer in every single moment they skated. The chance to watch a part of the rehearsals was really a pleasure and a special moment. On the ice there were Tessa+Scott, Carolina, Stephane and Tatiana+Maxim while Katia was playing at the piano. The last part before the meeting they all rehearse their solo programs: Carmen, Bolero, Poeta and Masquerade. Although it wasn't the real show yet, we could breathe its beauty and magic! Then came the show on friday... what a great night!! I was enchanted by all but especially by Stephane and Carolina (since I'm italian I'm so proud of her!!) and I'm glad to have seen some great programs like Bolero, Poeta, Carmen and Madama Butterfly! Let me spend some words about Deniss and Elizaveta too, so young and so sparkling! They deserved to be there with the biggest stars and I wish them to become future legends! And what can I say about "Le Poème"... each note and each motion on the ice were simply beautiful and poetical! Stephane and all the other skaters did a great job together and I felt a great feeling beetween them, they're all true artists. I did photos and some videos but the quality is a bit poor because of my camera, I don't know if sharing them worths. In case you're interested let me know! A detail of the show I loved was how all the skaters were introduced by Stéphane on the screen and they presented themselves and each other also in a very lovely and funny way. (Wow, they did not only rehearse, they also had to act for those clips during these last days ). I hope those screen-intruductions will not be cut at the broadcast tomorrow. Now I am going to sleep ... with 'Poeta' in my mind, a wonderful! Carmen, Bolero, Max skating 'Masquerade' so very enthusiastically, lovely Mao ... and ... and ... I loved it too! I think they had a lot of fun doing that recording!
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Post by reut on Apr 27, 2016 8:09:09 GMT 1
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Post by jomeku on Apr 27, 2016 11:59:25 GMT 1
Thank you for your impressions, sydney ! And yes: Very interested in your photos and videos !! And thank you for the links, Reut!
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Post by reut on Apr 27, 2016 15:44:11 GMT 1
Just now checked lyrics of the opening number ("Adventure Of A Lifetime"): Turn your magic on Umi she'd say Everything you want's a dream away And we are legends every day That's what she told me... Ah, I see now... This song in my head since last week, thinking to put it as my ringtone.
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Post by reut on Apr 27, 2016 17:52:21 GMT 1
Funny moment during the Thursday evening rehearsal, one of the moments I was really sorry I was not allowed to film/take photos. But someone apparently was allowed (or wasn't and just did anyway?) So they wanted to rehearse finale, but they came to it earlier than scheduled, so some skaters - Sarah, Brian - still were not on the ice. And Stephane played their parts, it was hilarious. (from 0:43) www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTaGuRW-Zqw
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Post by reut on May 1, 2016 9:22:37 GMT 1
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Post by reut on May 1, 2016 11:50:15 GMT 1
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Post by sydney on May 1, 2016 15:45:11 GMT 1
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Post by pianomaya on May 1, 2016 17:32:47 GMT 1
One thing I think that is important what is said in this broadcast: About the last scene in Le Poeme, in which Stéphane falls on the ice, Salome should have said that we should each understand the meaning. She lets us have fantasy to think about.
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Post by Ronja on May 2, 2016 2:04:26 GMT 1
Thank you reut! I always love - absolutely totally madly love - rehearsals' photos due the different atmosphere. Sometimes I think I might enjoy rehearsals even more than the show itself (not Ice Legends though). And thank you sydney, for sharing your album!
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