absolutely. if you go back and watch her when she was 13 and 14 there was a natural grace and elegance about her movements. it was just unpolished. Mao Asada reminds me of Michelle a lot in that way because back in 2005 you could see she was graceful, her movements were just a bit rough around the edges; now, she has this amazing floaty-graceful quality to her skating that is beautiful. but for Michelle the transition in1996 was just amazing! she became this amazing artist seemingly overnight...
Since it is now 2014, maybe its time for everybody to come to their senses by not bashing on Michelle Kwan. And then, they could learn a thing or two about acquiring sensibilities.
Dick Button is ABSOLUTELY correct...a serpentine is the name given to a school figure made by skating two figure eights that share one loop. I wouldn't bet against Dick Button when it comes to knowledge of skating OR English.
Going out of his way to not be biased, I could only guess. The U.S. judge was also one of two 5.8s. The first minute of that program alone made it 5.9-worthy.
I never paid much attention to Lu Chen because she wasn't so well know as Michelle Kwan has been so I am not excited by Lu Chen's skating as much as with Michelle Kwan's skating. I saw Michelle Kwan in one skating show and was literally impressed. I find it hard to dislike this figure skater. She's very much a delight. And when Sasha was also shown I didn't have any idea who she was until when she was more prominent later on. I had watched Kwan on TV a lot.
No, a serpentine footwork sequence is a step sequence in the shape of a serpent, not a serpentine. If Dick were right, the following sentence would also be correct: "It was a beautiful step sequence, in the shape of a circular." Notice, that's not right either.
actually, 'serpentine' means "in the shape of a serpent." dick is using an adjective when he should be using a noun. i know it's called a serpentine step sequence...but when you elaborate and say that it's "in the shape of a serpentine," it's wrong. Sorry. Someone with an English degree will back me up eventually.
@ everyone... Maybe we can all learn a lesson from Michelle Kwan about graciousness. You don't uplift anyone by bringing anyone down. It's surprising and appalling to come to a Michelle Kwan video to bash her competitors.
The best that ever was and the best that ever will be, nobody even comes close. The great Michelle Kwan 🌷. The G.O.A.T...
This was her best SP ever. And it was finally told the judges she was an artistic skater!
I miss watching Michelle compete as she has always been such a joy to watch. Thank goodness for youtube so that we can view these performances again.
I completely agree.One of the most beautiful skaters ever.
The two people who gave a thumbs down to this routine must be blind as a bat!!
Michelle is the best there will ever be in women's figure skating!
Timeless, classic, confident, lyrical, brilliant!
Don't even know how any times I've seen this since first watching it live.
Love her
The GOAT.
Wonderful music, fantastic performance!
absolutely. if you go back and watch her when she was 13 and 14 there was a natural grace and elegance about her movements. it was just unpolished. Mao Asada reminds me of Michelle a lot in that way because back in 2005 you could see she was graceful, her movements were just a bit rough around the edges; now, she has this amazing floaty-graceful quality to her skating that is beautiful. but for Michelle the transition in1996 was just amazing! she became this amazing artist seemingly overnight...
This is great! I haven't seen this since '96.
The beginning of a new era, the beginning of the best skater that ever lived . The Era of KWAN.
Since it is now 2014, maybe its time for everybody to come to their senses by not bashing on Michelle Kwan. And then, they could learn a thing or two about acquiring sensibilities.
Dick Button is ABSOLUTELY correct...a serpentine is the name given to a school figure made by skating two figure eights that share one loop.
I wouldn't bet against Dick Button when it comes to knowledge of skating OR English.
And she was only 15 to have that determination and discipline she is my hero man and i can see why she is Yuna Kim's too.
It is almost unbelievable to think that she is only 15!
Going out of his way to not be biased, I could only guess. The U.S. judge was also one of two 5.8s. The first minute of that program alone made it 5.9-worthy.
Love the footwork!
I never paid much attention to Lu Chen because she wasn't so well know as Michelle Kwan has been so I am not excited by Lu Chen's skating as much as with Michelle Kwan's skating. I saw Michelle Kwan in one skating show and was literally impressed. I find it hard to dislike this figure skater. She's very much a delight. And when Sasha was also shown I didn't have any idea who she was until when she was more prominent later on. I had watched Kwan on TV a lot.
wow, lol, you just dont see this type of presenttation today! michelle HAD IT!!! wow...
yes yes yes! just lovely!
I miss her spirals and energy
@gandy74 serpentine can also refer to an S-shaped footwork or spiral sequence.
thats not sad. you cant win all the time, and the skaters you mentioned are all talented and deserved their due.
No, a serpentine footwork sequence is a step sequence in the shape of a serpent, not a serpentine. If Dick were right, the following sentence would also be correct: "It was a beautiful step sequence, in the shape of a circular." Notice, that's not right either.
the US judge should be ashamed
Does anyone know the name of the song that she is skating to at the end of the program?
I wish she was doing the 3flip in her shorts back then. It's all good though.
yeah you're right. he often makes mistakes when he talks.
fiesta flamenca
what was the US judge on?
5.6 from the US Judge for technical? wtf?
US judges don't get it. theyre too judicial.
actually, 'serpentine' means "in the shape of a serpent." dick is using an adjective when he should be using a noun. i know it's called a serpentine step sequence...but when you elaborate and say that it's "in the shape of a serpentine," it's wrong. Sorry. Someone with an English degree will back me up eventually.
@ everyone... Maybe we can all learn a lesson from Michelle Kwan about graciousness. You don't uplift anyone by bringing anyone down. It's surprising and appalling to come to a Michelle Kwan video to bash her competitors.
Kinda shows the IGNORANCE of the audience, that an Asian from California could play Castilian.
It's art.