A 25 year old performance that I never get tired of watching. Brings tears to my eyes every time. It's as if she skates on a completely different plane than mere mortals.
@fanofcanes442 жыл бұрын
Women's skating in 2022 , you can have all the quads and triple axles you can do, no one today has the grace and beauty plus the love of her sport like Michele Kwan. Thanks for so many memories and for sharing for those who might not know what grace in skating is all about. everyone stay safe in 2022
@arnelakawhitewash7 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching Michelle skate especially this program. She is simply divine. We miss you Michelle. Skating is never the same without you.
@dmmchugh37143 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is my all time favorite Kwan program, with the 1996 Salome program as second.
@paulmasterson36985 жыл бұрын
This purely shows, why she’s the G.O.A.T. Tara and Sarah might’ve won Olympic Gold, BUT, Michelle Wingspan Kwan is undoubtedly, the GREATEST figure skating ever ❤️❤️❤️
@brookeclay59792 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful programs EVER. This will forever stand the test of time!
@elenadibiase13723 жыл бұрын
It's March 2021. This piece is still gorgeous and still one of the best choreographed ever. 🥲 Kween!
@marysunflower2185 Жыл бұрын
I don't think I've seen anyone hold a spiral like Michelle. Perfect!
@judyi86719 жыл бұрын
She is so fluid, there are no jerky movements, not a single moment is wasted, every move from her fingertips to her toes is as elegant and as polished and complete as can possibly be. We have some wonderful skaters today but, sorry. This is the standard, this is perfection and I'm afraid no other skater can measure up to Michelle's brilliance. Yuna is close, but still not quite on Michelle's level. The grace, the gentleness and the calmness of this program is breathtaking.
@Siphandoneboy5 жыл бұрын
Judy I I skate jerky lol
@eugeniocorpuz83383 жыл бұрын
I love when she goes from back spiral to forward spiral on the same leg.
@joaocampelo37252 жыл бұрын
I agree with every single word.
@attnMoFo9 жыл бұрын
This was choreography that didn't seem like choreography and only Michelle could pull that off because of her genius. She didn't just interpret it, she became this wonderful piece of music.
@pianoplayrpiano994 жыл бұрын
Back when figure skating was beautiful
@uncchristine999 жыл бұрын
The falling leaf gives me chills... such a gorgeous move!
@oofahman9 жыл бұрын
She is THE consummate figure skater. I could watch her skate for hours. NO ONE does it like Michelle!
@ShalomAngel13 жыл бұрын
No one skates as beautiful as Michelle. Her love of skating is written in her face, moves & attitude. I miss seeing her skate w/such beauty, in sync w/music. Thank you, Michelle for so many years of performances.
@-Nobody-1 Жыл бұрын
She understood that yes its technical but its more than that it is a performance and she could convey emotion like no other
@robertoignacio40546 жыл бұрын
she will always be the best figure skater in the history of the sport. Class , grace, techical perfection, heart and soul each and every time she skated. There truly will never be anyone like her...also i do agree Yuna Kim is a very close second..
@carolinekane8901Ай бұрын
Oh my God, this is absolutely absolutely beautiful
@garybarawidan92528 жыл бұрын
Michelle shows her artful mastery of edges in this program. So beautiful. It's like watching heaven. Lori Nichol, Michelle Kwan, and Frank Carroll the most powerful skating team that produced so many wonderful programs.
@SpookyCatredsgrl38 жыл бұрын
+Gary Barawidan Yes, it's like watching heaven. What a perfect description.
@terryprentice52297 жыл бұрын
incredible beauty
@geezluizann5 жыл бұрын
This program to me is the definition of skating. As Sandra said, “exquisite”
@judyl52604 жыл бұрын
No one before or after is better than Michelle Kwan....so many today do skate, skate jump...we have given up artistry for the quad, sad day ...so celebrate Michelle, NO ONE IS BETTER
@frankmichaelchiara8 жыл бұрын
I am not even a figure skater enthusiast .... and I am moved to tears by the end of the performance!
@stephanieispink4theplanet4275 жыл бұрын
There has never been a more moving, lyrical skater. Her passion is truly hypnotic. She has us on the edge of our seats from beginning to end.
@MrTurtledove19818 жыл бұрын
"She translates the feeling of flight better than anyone" No truer words were ever spoken.
@alldayeveryday20able4 жыл бұрын
This girl was 18 when she performed this. I repeat 18!!!
@marenasusinno45244 жыл бұрын
Kwan The Swan! magnificent. My favorite female skater of all time. This makes me cry every time.
@karenhoward67122 жыл бұрын
There was or is no one like her. Triple triples, quads, footwork, etc. etc.….are NO match to the exquisiteness of Michelle’s skating. She is the GOAT, hands down.
@mitchgrube24808 жыл бұрын
Michelle cemented her rank as the BEST all-around figure skater from the USA or anywhere that I have ever seen perform..........
@ManuelPabloArnao4 жыл бұрын
The best she ever skated to this beautiful program
@ryangreen24696 жыл бұрын
This woman is sheer magic ! Her performance here is flawless, her perfect choice for the music by Lee Holdrege was magnificent, Michelle may have missed getting Gold at the Olympics, but in my opinion ranks up there with the best, Peggy, Dorothy, Katarina, she will always be a legend in Figure skating.
@Qacc62 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful expression with her hands. Nothing is forced, but open and close with the flow of the music and and the intensity of the emotions.
@marenasusinno45244 жыл бұрын
Michelle has always been my favorite skater ever! So beautiful to watch. So much emotion.
@dizzymindy60244 жыл бұрын
To this day, this is my fav!!!
@pianoplayrpiano999 ай бұрын
Watching this again in 2013 and it still takes my breath away. Beautiful skater. Magnificent program.
@Moving33335 жыл бұрын
Whenever I stop watching figure skating for a while, I remember this program and come back to realizing how beautiful And joyful figure skating can be. To me it is a timeless program.
@dianaparker48074 жыл бұрын
That stirred my soul. The soundtrack and the way she interpreted it. East of Eden is a beautiful soundtrack for a beautiful figure skater. I miss Michelle ♥️♥️♥️
@FM-kr7kp11 ай бұрын
This is my favorite program in Michelle. I've been watching it for 25 years. Even if I look at various skaters programs, I always return to this.
@skatefan94958 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get any better than this.
@sherryanng198 жыл бұрын
Artistry is flowing all the way to her fingertips. WOW
@scook55994 жыл бұрын
Her beautiful spiral! I get goosebumps and tears.
@janegray54803 жыл бұрын
Does it get any better than this? I think NOT! Michelle is grace and perfection and her performance is pure artistry. She is the last of the great, beautiful skaters really interpreting the music.
@marysunflower21853 жыл бұрын
She's the best ever
@mahlenm56735 жыл бұрын
Simply a breathtaking performance. No need for complex moves just sheer beauty.
@pambriggs32247 жыл бұрын
She was pure poetry in motion.Ice skating has gone way down since she retired
@Moving33336 жыл бұрын
everything is this program is perfect. the way she moves, she interacts with music, she express her feelings.. the most honest and graceful program of all.
@judyl52604 жыл бұрын
Best ever in figure skating...artistry is unbeatable ....
@yunuen00Ай бұрын
She will always be the best!
@pambriggs3224 Жыл бұрын
There will never be another skater as beautifully graceful on the ice.
@HARDBAL4 жыл бұрын
When skating was really skating..........................
@carolinekane89015 ай бұрын
What a beautiful song, a beautiful skater, outstanding performance
@scook55993 жыл бұрын
Beauty, elegance, perfection. Michelle proved time and again that figure skaters was not just about jumping.
@gabbalish5 ай бұрын
Good lord, this is art. 🥰🥰🥰
@tinafarrar25274 жыл бұрын
I never get tired watching this perfection of skating & music.
@sandranorman54693 жыл бұрын
Magnificent Michelle Kwan
@michelecarey96689 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking!
@pambriggs32244 жыл бұрын
She was the most graceful ever
@Jude747 жыл бұрын
You know how I know this was a special performance? Motor Mouth Bezic didn't gab throughout the program, total silence.
@carolc.71778 жыл бұрын
Just wow.
@marysunflower21853 жыл бұрын
The GOAT!!!
@wendystanton18563 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful! Tears and goosebumps. The music from East of Eden was super.
@BmcC1023 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite performance she ever did!
@mmmbeijing8 жыл бұрын
michelle's arm movements/positions are incredibly beautiful - everything is - but so many skaters just flail their arms - it's so beautiful
@keggycat2 жыл бұрын
How refreshing to see this after watching the current crop of Olympians do so many quads and axels and multi-position spins that they don’t have time to perform or emote. This is pure, beautiful skating.
@galaxy20127 жыл бұрын
she was the best!
@heatherramsey91903 жыл бұрын
She actually enjoys what she does. And I think overall she is at least one of the greatest...if not the greatest. She really coordinates her movements perfectly to the music. She is highly detailed.
@pambriggs32246 жыл бұрын
Poetry in motion
@MusicforMe1238 жыл бұрын
Very, very strong performance.
@breanatalley18947 жыл бұрын
I love mitchele's iceskateing outfit in this video
@jincheongwoo80653 жыл бұрын
This is the first time that a figure skate routine makes me want to cry. Kwan's got the most gorgeous moves among all.
@alf51554 ай бұрын
This must be the most beautiful skate performance I’ve seen.
@lisac4215 Жыл бұрын
Whenever I want to see true artistry, I visit this program.
@marinawagner36216 жыл бұрын
I like this video much
@dizzymindy60243 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful skater
@cloverred62393 жыл бұрын
Feel like she is flying in the sky.
@davidstrohm67323 жыл бұрын
my favorite "undaunted courage" i love this
@SonOfAGun18149 жыл бұрын
the italian judge marks were confusing to me; 6 for the first mark and 5.9 for the second mark? who cares - this is beyond amazing.........
@FigureSkatingVideosAnalysis8 жыл бұрын
+snofagun1814 I just thought the same thing months later haha. Very unusual for Michelle. The only thing I could think of was that there was someone else to come and the judge was leaving room "just in case" because the 2nd mark was the tie breaker. But then again, the German judge gave 6.0 on both marks, leaving absolutely no room....... Who knows haha. But I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice.
@dmmchugh37143 жыл бұрын
Frank Carroll : such a classy , dignified coach.
@emerybaybluesАй бұрын
Not distracting from MK's skating, I had no idea there had been another adaption of East of Eden until I saw this performance.
@martinexxxxxxx4 ай бұрын
Dorothy Hamill, Michelle Kwan, and now Isabeau Levito. Like ballet on ice.
@pinokiboi7 жыл бұрын
This music sounds like the kind you heard when watching Shamu at the whale stadium in Seaworld. For that reason I kept envisioning her as a big whale jumping out of water. LOL! I love Michelle Kwan though, she's just breathtakingly perfect on ice!
@sealseba87622 жыл бұрын
The best doesn't always get the gold in the Olympics. Enough said.
@ejpaprocki89952 жыл бұрын
What kinda weirdo gives that 5.9 for presentation? 6 all the way.
@janeferguson51454 ай бұрын
How sad that a cheating scandal forced a scoring change that broke the sport. This was pure, true skating. The sport has now degenerated into gymnastics on ice.
@AntonioMunoz-wc8zb21 күн бұрын
Did she win here?
@JoshuaFazeli2 жыл бұрын
“Undaunted courage” 😂
@jorgebonilla22344 ай бұрын
Sorry but why was Frank even at the boards there, like this is a fake thing
@johnroberts3897 жыл бұрын
I am 65 years old and I've watched a lot of skating I didn't like some of the old school I like to Dorothy Hamill I like Janet Lynn actually and then I totally fell in love with Oksana Baiul and I like actually Victoria pavek from Hungry is great I like her style I thought her choreography was never very interestng. I like Sasha Cohen and Nicole Bobek a lot. Kwan seems incredibly predictable. Obviously she has great technique.
@zigzaggyp7467 жыл бұрын
Old Bitter Queens are always the worst! lol
@annecohen89274 жыл бұрын
John Roberts Michelle Kwan was never boring. Michelle Kwan has these moments that tugs at your heartstrings more often than other figure skaters . She made a legacy because bi felt she was truly genuine while others did their scripted or boring routines that leads to no lasting impression to the skater. Even executing gorgeous spirals are not enough. One must skate in order to make the best impression. Michelle Kwan was way ahead of everybody else when it comes to passion and artistry.. it makes want to engage into lasting rapture at the performance of the day to remember..
@johnroberts3897 жыл бұрын
I guess there's no accounting for style and taste I just am utterly bored by this. I see no content the choreography is out of the basic figure skating manual. Certainly technically she is very very good and that's it.
@MedusaMayflower7 жыл бұрын
How old are you? Whose skating do you find interesting?
@zigzaggyp7467 жыл бұрын
You're here because? Old bitter bitches always so miserable! LOL
@mattg.8128 жыл бұрын
Most boring number ever. *yawn*
@mattg.8128 жыл бұрын
:-D
@mattg.8128 жыл бұрын
borrr-rrrinnng.
@SamBuddwing8 жыл бұрын
+Matt G. I agree. Perfection can be terribly dull. :-)
@LaTonyaStJames8 жыл бұрын
+Matt G. I agree, boooorrring.
@SamBuddwing8 жыл бұрын
+Dale Bergman Your're suffering from an irony deficiency, methinks. And for the record, I was at the MCI Center (it's now called the Verizon Center) in Washington, DC when Kwan skated this number.
@johnroberts3897 жыл бұрын
I am 65 years old and I've watched a lot of skating I didn't like some of the old school I like to Dorothy Hamill I like Janet Lynn actually and then I totally fell in love with Oksana Baiul and I like actually Victoria pavek from Hungry is great I like her style I thought her choreography was never very interestng. I like Sasha Cohen and Nicole Bobek a lot. Kwan seems incredibly predictable. Obviously she has great technique.