“The free program was created feeling the flame that is ready to ignite within him. It describes the marvel of the sun rising from the horizon, bringing warmth and life.” Lori Nichol about Yuma Kagiyama’s programs
Lori Nichol about Yuma Kagiyama’s programs.
original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 19th December 2024 by Akiko Tamura
In the article posted on Sports Graphic Number Web, chorographer Lori Nichol talks about Yuma Kagiyama’s program. Here’s a translation of her comments posted in Japanese.
“I chose this ‘Sound of Silence’ hoping that Yuma’s mastery of edgework and the high quality of his skating technique, which is distinct from other performance arts, would be clearly recognized by people,” she explained.
“However, this is not a piece with flashy neon signs so it carries its risks. You need a deep understanding of the nuances created by the edges on the ice, and I hope the audience can feel the magic of his flight-like skating,” says Nichol.
“Yuma’s performance is orthodox yet very complex. But in Japan, there is a traditional culture of conveying nuances through delicate movements,” explains Nichol, who also has a deep appreciation of Japanese gardens and pottery.
The music for his free skate, “Romanza,” was also the music used by Michelle Kwan when she first won her world title — a piece deeply cherished by Lori Nichol, Kwan’s former choreographer. “The free program was created feeling the flame that is ready to ignite within him. It describes the marvel of the sun rising from the horizon, bringing warmth and life,” Nichol explained.
Related topics: Lori Nichol, Yuma Kagiyama
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