Practice Session

Report & Photos by Zivile

 
> Introduction

On November 11th, a bunch of figure skating fans and some other random visitors of “Akropolis” shopping centre sat around the glass covered skating rink to experience something amazing. It was the mini rehearsal of the upcoming ice show “Ice Flames”. The very place of action evoked interest and curiosity. The ice rink is situated right in the middle of a huge shopping centre and surrounded by glass walls- just like an aquarium. People stop by for a cup of coffee or to have their meal and at the same time they can enjoy the view of the skating rink. Tonight at 9 p.m. the greatest stars of figure skating stepped on this ice. Thanks to Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas, the Lithuanian audience got an exceptional opportunity to see the amazing performances of such skaters as Angelica Krylova and Oleg Ovsianikov, Maria Petrova and Alexei Tikhonov, Elena Leonova and Andrej Khvalko, Philippe Candeloro, Sylvia Fontana, Laurent Tobel, ice acrobats Vladimir Besedin and Oleksey Polishuk and Lithuanian champion Aidas Reklys.

> Practice

Practice started at around 9:15 p.m. At first, all the skaters stood in a line (Margarita and Povilas in front of them) and got acquainted with the music and moves for the opening and inale parts of the show. All the skaters patiently and attentively followed Margarita and Povilas, trying to imitate them afterwards. Step by step, move by move and the overall picture of the very first and ending parts of Ice Flames came clearer and clearer.

Povilas, the DJ

Povilas is multi-talented. He can watch over the choreography of the skaters and at the same time arrange the last details of the show on his phone.

And these are going to be the imaginative borders of the ice that we have during the shows. Using the blade covers: how practical and inventive!

Margarita is smiling. Everything is going to be great!

Practice makes perfect.

Margarita explaining the moves to Angelica Krylova.

Laurent and Povilas

A hello from Laurent Tobel.

And here the flamenco King Vasiliy Kleimionov (in the middle) is talking to Margarita and Povilas.

Three flamenco Princesses (Angelika Krylova, Sylvia Fontana and Margarita Drobiazko) practicing their final dance.

Practicing the Finale (Margarita & Povilas, Anjelika & Oleg)

Margarita and Sylvia getting ready for the Tango number.

Povilas breaking Silvia's heart.

Povilas smoothing the moves with Angelica Krylova.

A little break after all hard work.