Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Thanks for that Aly! Would you mind posting the tweets that they both write. I don't have twitter :(

I will try and find it again to get what they said about E&N. I don't know why I didn't keep it in the first place :blush:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I completely agree. This wasn't the program for them, imo. It doesn't showcase their connection like it should and idk it doesn't even highlight their technique and abilities...if anything, it makes me doubt their capability with the technique. :shrug: And that's quite sad cause I was really looking forward to seeing how they do as first year seniors. :sigh:

You don't like Marlie's FD?! I am absolutely in love with their FD this year! I think it'll be even more interesting competition with TS this year because MC have a collection or tangos and TS apparently have a Latin program, so I think that'll be super interesting. But idk, I love all the elements and the choreography, and just everything about it.

I was showing my mom EN's FD and she was like they need to join Team Canton...:lmao:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I really like the accordion part of the music, but I'm not much of a fan of the first half, I must admit. I think they should have picked a more 'waltzy' piece of music for the first half. I hope they're feeling good going into the FD :) They should, since they placed well today :nod:

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Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I'm not too crazy about the music choices (interesting waltz, but not really suited for the GW steps, IMO), or the way they are pasted together. But the fluidity of movement is lovely to watch in some parts of the program, even if they weren't relaxed - which is understandable. And their lines are gorgeous. I'm looking forward to their FD tomorrow.
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I agree, I like their new programs, but they don't seem challenging enough for them :no:

:woot: I love AT!! Can't wait for your fanvid! :D
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

That's not bad at all for their first ever program as seniors :D Here's their SD:

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On the highlights, look how close their skates are together!!! :eek:

I'm kind of sad they didn't leave the twizzles in the 'zipper' part of the music between the waltz and accordion music, but it still looked good.
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

That kiss :thud: so cute! I can't believe they're actually together :love:

I watched their FD - not too sure how I feel about it, I feel like their twizzles sections could be a little tighter, they still need to clean the program up and some of their timing with their steps - synchronizing, but it's undeniable that they're very talented. The lifts are absolutely gorgeous, and the spins unique. I sort of wish they would have kept "Schindler's List" for this season to make a very big splash with it.
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Thanks :) I just realized that my favourite twizzle set comes right after the awesome lift!
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I have just become obsessed with Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates! They are the best ever! Sorry, just had to get that out!:) Back to E/N now :blush:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

oh my goodness I am so excited! I haven't been this nervous to see what they are doing in such a long time. I love it! We will finally get to see the programs in their entireity, as well as with costumes!! arrgghh!!!! Can't wait! :yay:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Elena's tweet:

Second cup of coffee...2 run through SD today...still can't belive we got no weekend! But any way we got to work so much for the season

by the sounRAB of it, the programs will DEFINITELY be cleaned up before competition :lol:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I sure am :) You should come join us over there, TVD has like taken over my life at :ff: :lol: And I love Candice...so everything's awesome :)

Aww, yeah :( High school does that to ya :( Message me on fb when you have time :D

ETA: OMG really Aly?! I've been shipping couples since I was like 8 and watching 7th Heaven :lmao: I thought there was something wrong with me cause I was that into ships :lol: But now I've found all you girls who love it just as much :D But yeah, I love it...I get so excited about TV and Movie couples :lol: Idk why, but real life couples are adorable as well of course :nod:

But yeah, EN are gonna be awesome to watch this season...can't you just imagine the K&Cs?? ;)
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Ok so they didn't do too badly today. The SD was a little bit rocky for everyone, the Shibs fell in their twizzles and dip :(

Some tweets about I/K

THEY ARE COMING 3RD!!! YAY!

I&K: really great twizzles at beginning, sturable from him on midline but he recovered well

I&K (RUS): rhythm on very start of GW (1st bullet) looked a bit off, sharp on GW steps, but didn't lilt like a waltz.
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Ya I know what you mean. Though I do generally like E/N's new programs, I don't think they are challenging enough for them. ASSASSINATION TANGO!? Say no more!:D That has to be one of my all-time favourites. It's so fierce and exquisite! (it will also be making a lengthy appearance in my first fanvid:D)
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

You're right. Hopefully they won't have bad injuries within the next four years. I'm excited to see what they come up with.



I agree. When I was talking about TS before I wasn't even thinking about Assassination Tango, I was thinking about Valse Triste :lol: And AT was even more insane than VT...so yeah, I agree, I think EN need more challenging programs...that's why I love Igor and Marina, they really challenge their skaters, and it pays off...
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

!!! :D :yay: I looked up the TV schedule and it looks like it's going to be aired on CBC live on Saturday at 4pm, then on Sunday at noon. Does that sound right? They don't compete on Friday?

ETA: some travel updates! Unfortunately Nikita's is all in Russian and Google translate is having difficulties with it.

Elena:

From Moscow to Hong Kong (10h) from Hong Kong to Nagoya ( 6 more h) so it's gonna be a really long flight!

In Nagoya! Love it so much! Tomorrow will be the first practis=)
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Same here Lizy. They just don't sparkle in these programs like they have in the past. I know that the competition is a little bit more fierce but I don't think that these programs really showcased their potential. I have the same issue with Meryl and Charlie's FD this season. It is itsy bitsy and doesn't really form one coherent program.
Nikita neeRAB to control his movements and Elena is just gorgeous but they just seem to have lost the spark, not between them but the connection between themselves and the program, music, story. IDK :confused:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Nikita tweeted:

Everybody watch VMA!!!

first day in odintsovo ended)Was not bad,did free dance. tommorow short dance,will see

It sounRAB like their programs are coming along well. Hopefully they didn't have too many problems with the SD....that seems to be the one most teams are having trouble with.
 
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