Sunday, December 19, 2010

Blast from the Past: Kristi Yamaguchi's "Blue Danube Waltz"

Has Kristi Yamaguchi ever put a foot wrong when it comes to program selection?



Her short program from the 1991-92 season, the "Blue Danube Waltz," is her best effort ever. The choreography and interpretation are perfect, not to mention her soaring jumps and, for that time period, quite innovative spin positions (haircutter position in her layback, outside edge on her camel spin, etc).

This program catapulted the 20-year old American to her first National title in 1992, as well as gold at both the Olympics and Worlds that year.

Enjoy!

2 comments:

Kate Z said...

Dear Eric,
I would like to share my daughter's crowdfunding site with you. She is skating at the intermediate level here in Minnesota. As you know this is a very expensive sport. I am hoping that bloggers like you can link to her site, in return we will link to yours. Any help you can give would be appreciated. http://www.rockethub.com/projects/1183-help-michelle-skate-to-regionals-beyond Thanks, Kate Zabinski

Eric said...

Hi Kate,

Sorry for the late response! Please see the post on Michelle today.

Good luck!
-Eric