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2015 Europeans: Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, la crème de la crème in Stockholm

If it were a prize for the fastest climb in the world rankings, that particular trophy would land instantly in Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron’s arms. 15th at the Europeans last year and 13th at…

2014 Grand Prix Final in Barcelona: Olé, olé y olé!

No better place to skate a Flamenco/Paso Doble than Barcelona, in a crowded, supportive arena, tapestried with Spanish flags. I came to understand that last week, at this year’s edition of the Grand Prix Final,…

2014 NHK Trophy: no butterflies and hurricanes at GPF in Barcelona

The final Grand Prix event of the season, the Japanese NHK Trophy, was truly an emotional roller coaster: having probably one of the most innovative free dance of the season – starring the helpless blue…

Day one at 2014 Rostelecom Cup: the faces of the winners

by Valentina Volchok The first day of this year’s edition of Rostelecom Cup in Moscow definitely featured some surprises: for example, in the ladies’ event, the Canadian skater Alaine Chartrand took the lead after the…