Mao News: Off-Season 2013

josling wrote:

Mao and Han Yan - "getting choreo in Canada"


http://www.weibo.com/1991083414/zw9bjsJuG

YAY, Han Yan is getting a real choreographer this season! I am so excited to see him meet his potential!! (sorry, unrelated to Mao)

polosatik wrote:

http://ameblo.jp/zoe1979/entry-11527029947.html Did you mean this photo shikure?

Yes the pic is from here https://www.facebook.com/jal.japan?fref=ts

after this..Mao is in NY now (not with Lori anymore) and so is Taka !!!!!(ppl wonder when he went there)
from https://twitter.com/sannkakunndo
the guy said they went to take "richard's lesson" for "steps" and the person also wondered if they came for ballet lesson.

ETA: seeing mao's fingers in the air again also makes me laugh LOL

Thank you for the information, shikure!
I googled Steps NY.

"Steps on Broadway, founded in 1979, is more than just a dance studio.
It is an internationally recognized community of artists, committed to
the cultivation of individuality and talent, to the joy, the work, the focus,
and the abandon of dance. Classes are offered seven days a week
at all levels in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, tap, theater dance,
hip hop, ethnic, and body conditioning."

http://www.stepsnyc.com/home/

And thank you for the photo, josling!
Han Yan seems to be a bit embarrassed.

I've heard that Lori will choreograph for not only Han Yan but also
the other Chinese skaters including Zijun Li, Kexin Zhang and Nan Song.

https://youtu.be/4mD5McaXMmw news~Mai is still in NY so they broadcast the how these sisters enjoy their holiday~she is so happy eating mushroom and cake
here, Mao talked about about her retirement again, she said sochi is the goal and retire or not will be decided after sochi

https://twitter.com/amelia555/status/333973189518565378

Quote :

There is a rumor one of Mao Asada's programs is to Chopin's Nocturne. #figureskating

Don't know what to think about this tweet...?! I only knew of a SP with classical music and the dream of a few members here that she'd skate to Chopin Nocture No. 20! So what do you say...!?

Mao_Asada_sunrise wrote:

linglang wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CODxVqoxRnU

As it was reported earlier, Mao was awarded JOC Cup by JSF and it came with a sub-prize, a pair of tickets to Tokyo Disney Land. Mao said “They are valid for a year, so I think I can use them after Sochi (Olympics). It may be good to go there in a group or … yes.” Reporter asked “Or?” Mao said “It’s good (to go there in a group) or … well you know … hehehe.”

Mao will start her program choreography in May. She said she is planning to use a classic music for short program. She also said last year at this time she was worried a little bit, but comparing to that, things are going very positively this year, so she feels she will be able to enter the next season in good shape.

I wonder when she will reveal her new programs for next season. It's usually late in off season. But it's an Olympic year and she may reveal it earlier than usual. I'm really looking forward to them.

Did it mean anything when she said,"Or?"

I think she was implying " ... or it may be good to go there with a boyfriend."

josling wrote:

https://twitter.com/amelia555/status/333973189518565378

Quote :

There is a rumor one of Mao Asada's programs is to Chopin's Nocturne. #figureskating

Don't know what to think about this tweet...?! I only knew of a SP with classical music and the dream of a few members here that she'd skate to Chopin Nocture No. 20! So what do you say...!?

I do love her Nocturne program though, I wish she will have a new program.
I wish I could see her old Nocturne program at ice show in the future.

Regarding the free program which will be choreographed by Tat, I hope the steps will not be as packed as her usual programs done by Tat, especially considering the rule changes made for the step sequence.

twitter above is a rumor only and no one confirmed and actually i saw some ppl deleted their msg after knowing that is rumor without confirmed source.

http://www.t-kozuka.com/blog/2013/05/post-1a0c.html
taka answered the question when he went to NY~ he went to NY on the weekend to meet Mao and Mai and uploaded a lovely pic of three of them.
he said tried tap dance and jazz there and looked like they went to watch Stomp there.

linglang wrote:

josling wrote:

https://twitter.com/amelia555/status/333973189518565378

Quote :

There is a rumor one of Mao Asada's programs is to Chopin's Nocturne. #figureskating

Don't know what to think about this tweet...?! I only knew of a SP with classical music and the dream of a few members here that she'd skate to Chopin Nocture No. 20! So what do you say...!?

I do love her Nocturne program though, I wish she will have a new program.
I wish I could see her old Nocturne program at ice show in the future.

Regarding the free program which will be choreographed by Tat, I hope the steps will not be as packed as her usual programs done by Tat, especially considering the rule changes made for the step sequence.

What are rules changes for steps, linglang? I think I missed it.

linglang wrote:

Mao_Asada_sunrise wrote:

linglang wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CODxVqoxRnU

As it was reported earlier, Mao was awarded JOC Cup by JSF and it came with a sub-prize, a pair of tickets to Tokyo Disney Land. Mao said “They are valid for a year, so I think I can use them after Sochi (Olympics). It may be good to go there in a group or … yes.” Reporter asked “Or?” Mao said “It’s good (to go there in a group) or … well you know … hehehe.”

Mao will start her program choreography in May. She said she is planning to use a classic music for short program. She also said last year at this time she was worried a little bit, but comparing to that, things are going very positively this year, so she feels she will be able to enter the next season in good shape.

I wonder when she will reveal her new programs for next season. It's usually late in off season. But it's an Olympic year and she may reveal it earlier than usual. I'm really looking forward to them.

Did it mean anything when she said,"Or?"

I think she was implying " ... or it may be good to go there with a boyfriend."

Lol! That's what I had in mind!

polosatik wrote:

What are rules changes for steps, linglang? I think I missed it.

To answer:

This is the updated "ISU Communication 1790"
http://www2.isu.org/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,4844-205151-222374-nav-list,00.html?id=1314

For the Stsq part:

1) Minimum variety (Level 1), simple variety (Level 2), variety (Level 3), complexity (Level 4) of turns and steps throughout (compulsory)
2) Rotations (turns, steps) in either direction (left and right) with full body rotation covering at least 1/3 of the pattern in total for each rotational direction
3) Use of upper body movements for at least 1/3 of the pattern
4) Two different combinations of 3 difficult turns (rockers, counters, brackets, twizzles, loops) quickly executed with a clear rhythm within the sequence

(And if you're as curious as I am to know about exactly what has been changed, the version of 12-13 season is under "ISU Communication 1724")

shikure wrote:

twitter above is a rumor only and no one confirmed and actually i saw some ppl deleted their msg after knowing that is rumor without confirmed source.

Just got the info that the rumor of Mao skating to Chopin Nocturne is from someone who watched Lori's training sessions at the rink so it could be true... but, well, we don't know! I'm just too excited for the Olympic season and the new programs that I get nervous at every little rumor...!

COHK wrote:

polosatik wrote:

What are rules changes for steps, linglang? I think I missed it.

To answer:

This is the updated "ISU Communication 1790"
http://www2.isu.org/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,4844-205151-222374-nav-list,00.html?id=1314

For the Stsq part:

1) Minimum variety (Level 1), simple variety (Level 2), variety (Level 3), complexity (Level 4) of turns and steps throughout (compulsory)
2) Rotations (turns, steps) in either direction (left and right) with full body rotation covering at least 1/3 of the pattern in total for each rotational direction
3) Use of upper body movements for at least 1/3 of the pattern
4) Two different combinations of 3 difficult turns (rockers, counters, brackets, twizzles, loops) quickly executed with a clear rhythm within the sequence

(And if you're as curious as I am to know about exactly what has been changed, the version of 12-13 season is under "ISU Communication 1724")

Thanks COHK.

What I heard is that you don't have to through in as many difficult and complex steps as Mao usually does to get level 4 according to rule changes. While I love to see her showing off her fabulous techniques like she did especially with last season SP and LP step sequences, I hope she will be able to save some energy for other elements. I know GOE matters too in addition to levels. But, considering her age and jump layout, I thought she may be better off by not packing her step sequence as much as usual.

shikure wrote:

https://youtu.be/4mD5McaXMmw news~Mai is still in NY so they broadcast the how these sisters enjoy their holiday~she is so happy eating mushroom and cake
here, Mao talked about about her retirement again, she said sochi is the goal and retire or not will be decided after sochi

Thanks, Shikure!
And here's a longer version of the same video. For the first one-and-half minute, there's Mao trying to start the farming truck and riding on it! (See her funny facial expression! )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N90lUGXSsrg&feature=youtu.be
Also, thanks to the uploader!!

COHK wrote:

shikure wrote:

https://youtu.be/4mD5McaXMmw news~Mai is still in NY so they broadcast the how these sisters enjoy their holiday~she is so happy eating mushroom and cake
here, Mao talked about about her retirement again, she said sochi is the goal and retire or not will be decided after sochi

Thanks, Shikure!
And here's a longer version of the same video. For the first one-and-half minute, there's Mao trying to start the farming truck and riding on it! (See her funny facial expression! )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N90lUGXSsrg&feature=youtu.be
Also, thanks to the uploader!!

Thanx for posting this! Seriously, can Mao get any more adorable...

linglang wrote:

What I heard is that you don't have to through in as many difficult and complex steps as Mao usually does to get level 4 according to rule changes. While I love to see her showing off her fabulous techniques like she did especially with last season SP and LP step sequences, I hope she will be able to save some energy for other elements. I know GOE matters too in addition to levels. But, considering her age and jump layout, I thought she may be better off by not packing her step sequence as much as usual.

I agree! And seeing how some other skaters got the same level as Mao with far less intricate and difficult steps , it's a good call. This way she'll still get level 4, but will be able to keep some of her stamina and strength for jumps.

I do wish however that ISU would stop changing the rules every freaking season. Instead of focusing on the little things such as changing the levels, they should IMO, come up with the rule that forbids a skaters who has fallen 3 times in a sinlge program to win the entire competition. I do not care how good the judges thought he was in SP, if you have a splat fest you don't deserve to stand on the top of the podium! Rant over.

Photo by jorik_h • Instagram
What an experience to train with them! I’m so honored I had this opportunity!

(via tokitama tumblr)

According to icenetwork,
Jorik Hendrickx is from Belgium and his choreographer is Shanetta.

Mao with Maxim and Jorik


https://twitter.com/JorikHendrickx/status/336519398510698496

Quote :

With Mao and Max in Brooklyn NY http://instagram.com/p/Zik2h2PNEh/

Yaa, Mao, why are you so pretty??

Wah!! I haven't been on here in such a long time! And I'm crying because the cooking video with the little kiddies was removed...

Thank you guys for all the updates!

I feel cheated by all the links that just won't work anymore... you can bet I won't spend months without posting here again

Guys!! The medals for the Sochi Olympics have been released!
I think they're gorgeous. Imagine Mao wearing that Gold Medal on top of the podium next year.

chiyori wrote:

Wah!! I haven't been on here in such a long time! And I'm crying because the cooking video with the little kiddies was removed...

Thank you guys for all the updates!

I feel cheated by all the links that just won't work anymore... you can bet I won't spend months without posting here again

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helen91 wrote:

chiyori wrote:

Wah!! I haven't been on here in such a long time! And I'm crying because the cooking video with the little kiddies was removed...

Thank you guys for all the updates!

I feel cheated by all the links that just won't work anymore... you can bet I won't spend months without posting here again

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from Tokitama tumblr:

Quote :

Mao’s new program
SP:Chpin Nocturne No.2 E-flat major Op.9-2(Lori)
FS:Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2(Tarasova)
EX: Smile(Lori)

Twitter / ctveventkawa

OMG!

Mao's programs for the Oly season has just been announced.
SP: Chopin's Nocturne No.2 E-flat major Op.9-2
FS: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2

omg! I know Rach2 is overused but I got hooked on that after watching Nodame Cantabile...

Does anyone have a link to the Chukyo TV program that announced Mao's Olympic programs? Or any mode of media that announced this news? Please.. thank you so much.