0:45 does anyway else notice how well that combo is timed to the music?? “Dadadadada” on the triple and “da da” on the double... only just noticed. This program is iconic and scary good. Set my expectations wayyyyy to high as a young kid. Sasha is a legend
In this, it is actually part of the judging system as "timing to the music." That sets the quality of the choreography blended well to the music they choose. Already sets the difference of dance the feel of the music than just dancing with a music background on. So sad that skaters nowadays just set aside the music for quads. Only few great skaters that can skate well at the same time really interpret the music.
Sasha's musicality was always exceptional. It didn't hurt either the fact this SP was So Well Choreographed to highlight Sasha's qualities, musicality among them.
Even after 9 years, I always come back to this routine. The camera angles on this particular video compliment this routine the best I think, better than the HQ one posted. Sasha Cohen still remains to be my favorite skater. :)
This is the only program that captivated me from start to finish. I can't take my eyes of her, that rarely happens for me. Not a second wasted, every position is an artform.
I'm partial because I skated to the same music, but this was her best program/performance and the greatest spiral sequence of all time. Skaters of today take note...THIS is how it's done!
When Sasha had a few years where she was trying to switch coaches and styles and such I was worried about her. But I think it was smart to go back to her roots so to speak and Tatiana Tarasova. She has a Russian ancestry and was able to skate to what she wanted to skate to. This include all The Russian classics. Period. The nutcracker pas de deux, swan lake, Romeo and Juliet, and dark eyes while also skating too the Russian composer Rachmaninoff and classical pieces like moonlight sonata and celebrating different cultures around the world including Russian and Spanish. I remember her saying that when she went to train with Tatiana Tarasova Nicoline Rosa, she asked her what she wanted out of her career. Sasha answered honestly and said I just want to compete. According to Sasha, Tatiana looked at Sasha and said very matter-of-factly: OK. But I think you can win. We have to change your thinking. When Sasha was confused, she was only about 18 at the time, she said you expect to finish behind the winner when really you’re good enoughTo finish ahead of them. They worked on her style, refined what she already had and because of it she has three world medals an Olympic medal and a national title. She is so special and she is missed. When I want to challenge myself, I do cardio to all of her programs. She seems to have had to sales a classical or Russian style during competition and a fun style for exhibitions with a Broadway slant, skating to hey big spender, The West side story overture, don’t rain on my parade from Yentl my name from cabaret and Hernandez Hideaway from the pajama game. SoMuch fun!
I agree that this is the best SP ever. It was brilliant technically since she did everything perfectly with great style to boot. Artistically she was as brilliant as always and she had the right amount of passion that this music needed.
I have been waiting for someone to skate even a little bit like she did (artistic-wise), and not only has there been no one, but no one has even come close. Every one arms are constantly flailing throughout their programs these days and for the most part, the choreography of the routines I've been seeing has been very frantic and not mindful of musicality. Every one of Cohen's programs (even if she skated badly technically) was far and away, light years better than what I've seen in the past 4 years.
+MissThingSings It's interesting though, that when Michelle Kwan lost to Lipinski at the Olympics due to Tara's program's superior difficulty, Kwan fans lost their shit about Kwan's artistry and presentation, declaring it should have had more value that Tara's more difficult combination jumps. Seems rather inconsistent to say that artistry should have made Michelle the champion.
I wasn't trying to spark an argument directly with you specifically, I was just putting forward a point I've noticed. I'm not a die-hard fan in terms of watching for the perfect technique etc. I like what I like. I love Sasha's skating, and Michelle's (though agree her 1998 Olympic LP was boring!), and Tara (fast, exciting, difficult), and Joannie too is a favourite to watch, all for different reasons. I just find there's a ridiculous over-zealousness and aggressive attitude by many fans who post on these videos. I simply like to enjoy the skaters who entertain me. Competition time is over for these girls, it's time to just enjoy their performances.
@@fantastischfish Artistry is much more difficult than technique. Tara was overrated and Michelle was robbed at 1998 Olympics. Tara had a kid's body and weight so easier to jump, nothing more. And Tara had a incorrect 3+3 , her performance just like a Disney cartoon without artistry . Tara was nothing but a jumper, she got hurt by the jumps....then she retired.
@@dmmchugh3714 my Sasha'favorite was when 15, At 2000 usa championship. She brought as if a new millenium era with her new techniques, great artistry, music between a ballerina and iceskater. Even the commentators were drooling with amazement
She's absolutely wonderful!!! I love this song. My mother was a professional roller skater years ago, and this is one of the songs she and her skating partner did during one of their performances. Sasha is wonderful in this program.
@@TT-ee4qp respectfully disagree about Sasha's passion. She's one of the most passionate skaters ever. And such a perfectionist. One of the few figure skaters who paid so much attention to detail. I'm sure her ballet helped. She brought ballet to the ice.
@@garybarawidan9252 Excellent point! Robin Wagner had Sasha live w/ her so she could really know and help her. Robin had that gift of psychology. I just wish that Sasha had stayed longer than the ten months they worked together . . . and really give it a chance to succeed.
@@eksi2004 Yes, Tarasova and Morosov created this exquisite program for Sasha . . . but Robin was terrific at refining and polishing her movements . . . and instilling in her a stronger "mental intensity."
i was never a huge fan of sasha's back then (i was too much of a michelle uber-fan) but this performance from her was probably the best she ever was. she lit that arena on fire that night! incredible performance. so much tension and energy...it really was fantastic.
I fully agree, Juliette 2630. And in 2000, at 15, she also pioneered new techniques, ushered a new era in iceskating.her, then SP was a marvel and a great surprise.
@@TT-ee4qp i am talking about her in 2000 US championship, my favorite, at 15 here! yes and also with a great grace, between a grace of ballerina and techniques of a gymnast. Her arabesque so lovely, like a free graceful bird.and the bent down, leg up spiral, etc. Yes, some techniques already existed but she put them together like a magic package. Even the commentators were drooling emotionally. And at 15, today what she did is no more a novelty but her great grace and technique together are unforgetable.
Exquisite. Ugh, she would have been unbeatable if she ever got her jumps together. I don’t feel there was enough separation between her and the others on the artistic side.
This is phenomenal but not my favorite. Toss up between Marshals Swan Lake and Dark Eyes 2006 olympics. And despite falls, I think her 2006 Olympic LP was superb
Eric Cable He criticized her inability to keep it together and sometimes called out her flutz, but that was about it. There really wasn’t much else to criticize.
If she would have been a good technical skater she would have probably been the best of the best because no one comes close to her artistry flexibility spins etc (maybe Iulia but she's very young)
and Kwan should have stayed with her coach instead of the completely insane decision to go on her own right before the Salt Lake City olympics, no less. She certainly knew how to screw herself over, or was it sheer stupidity?
HowsaBowsaYowsa that logic of Shizuka’s staying with her own coach would be insignificant because if she did that, she would have been the same skater for all these long years . Even Caroline Zheng changed coaches because she was lacking progress with her techniques.
Evan Perilstein I think you need to read an article. Her dad as I read, didn’t actually convince her to drop Frank. For proof I do have the link to the article. I read that Dan Kwan was surprised that his daughter has dropped Frank as her coach, although her reason was quite personal . I also thought she didn’t get the desired results through him. And HowsaBowsa should read it too.
My god I don't mean to be disrespefull but this can't be "the best short program" with that thecnical mistakes, I mean look at that flutz ^^U. But oh well, for me she has such an unbelievable flexibility, really pleasant to watch :)
does the speaker not like her or wattt "look at her, she's not rushing to center stage. and i'll make u a bet, she's gonna take deep breaths before she starts... right there... become a routine... unnecessary." THANKS D;
![[4K60P] Sasha Cohen 2002 SLC SP "My Sweet and Tender Beast"](/img/n.gif)
It’s 2019 and for me this is still the best SP ever.
2023 - Sasha is still one of the finest skaters ever, and this sp is still up there with the best! Her spiral sequences are absolutely unparalleled.
Same
Conpletely agree!❤
2024 - still it is
That spiral sequence is inhuman. The flexibility, strength and stretch required is ungodly. And done with the music!!!
"ungodly"? I would say her spiral sequence is LIKE A GODDESS!
0:45 does anyway else notice how well that combo is timed to the music?? “Dadadadada” on the triple and “da da” on the double... only just noticed. This program is iconic and scary good. Set my expectations wayyyyy to high as a young kid. Sasha is a legend
I noticed.
In this, it is actually part of the judging system as "timing to the music." That sets the quality of the choreography blended well to the music they choose. Already sets the difference of dance the feel of the music than just dancing with a music background on. So sad that skaters nowadays just set aside the music for quads. Only few great skaters that can skate well at the same time really interpret the music.
@@johnnyflor Michelle, Lulu Chen.....fine, and Sasha.
Sasha's musicality was always exceptional. It didn't hurt either the fact this SP was So Well Choreographed to highlight Sasha's qualities, musicality among them.
@@piznoctsauo8141 Now we can see how Michelle impacted Sasha.
Even after 9 years, I always come back to this routine. The camera angles on this particular video compliment this routine the best I think, better than the HQ one posted. Sasha Cohen still remains to be my favorite skater. :)
Complement
@@malvavisco10 i think "Compliment" and Complement are INTERCHANGEABLE. It's like saying the word with a slight accent. don't be a spelling Nazi.
My favorite!😊
They are not interchangeable and have different meanings and applications. Why not learn and grow?
INCREDIBLE skating, Cohen at her best was incomparable
At her best she was great. The problem is she was so inconsistent.
Una leyenda. Espectacular !!!!❤ saludos desde Argentina
My favorite Sasha Cohen routine and one of the best short programs in skating.
Beautiful.. .Sasha Cohen is amazing!
This is the only program that captivated me from start to finish. I can't take my eyes of her, that rarely happens for me. Not a second wasted, every position is an artform.
Slayed this program. OMEGA LEVEL
It's 2020 and I still go back to this
This was my first favorite performance. Still so unreal and my favourite
I'm partial because I skated to the same music, but this was her best program/performance and the greatest spiral sequence of all time. Skaters of today take note...THIS is how it's done!
Except there are no more spiral sequences…and not enough time for them and no credit given.
Agreed and it’s so sad.
@@Person-mh6xq No one could do them like Sasha. No-one. Perhaps that's why they did away with it.
When Sasha had a few years where she was trying to switch coaches and styles and such I was worried about her. But I think it was smart to go back to her roots so to speak and Tatiana Tarasova. She has a Russian ancestry and was able to skate to what she wanted to skate to. This include all The Russian classics. Period. The nutcracker pas de deux, swan lake, Romeo and Juliet, and dark eyes while also skating too the Russian composer Rachmaninoff and classical pieces like moonlight sonata and celebrating different cultures around the world including Russian and Spanish. I remember her saying that when she went to train with Tatiana Tarasova Nicoline Rosa, she asked her what she wanted out of her career. Sasha answered honestly and said I just want to compete. According to Sasha, Tatiana looked at Sasha and said very matter-of-factly: OK. But I think you can win. We have to change your thinking. When Sasha was confused, she was only about 18 at the time, she said you expect to finish behind the winner when really you’re good enoughTo finish ahead of them. They worked on her style, refined what she already had and because of it she has three world medals an Olympic medal and a national title. She is so special and she is missed.
When I want to challenge myself, I do cardio to all of her programs. She seems to have had to sales a classical or Russian style during competition and a fun style for exhibitions with a Broadway slant, skating to hey big spender, The West side story overture, don’t rain on my parade from Yentl my name from cabaret and Hernandez Hideaway from the pajama game. SoMuch fun!
I agree that this is the best SP ever. It was brilliant technically since she did everything perfectly with great style to boot. Artistically she was as brilliant as always and she had the right amount of passion that this music needed.
By far, the best ladies' short program in history: period. It doesn't get any better that this: it's perfection!
Arguably the Best short program in Ladies' Figure Skating History.
I got goosebumps and I’ve watched figure skating only some and started watching more and more and this is definitely one of the best I’ve ever watched
Sasha you are my inspiration so glad to share the name and sport with you
Ohhhhhhhh, she is just wonderful! Extra-ordinary. A pleasure to watch!
I have been waiting for someone to skate even a little bit like she did (artistic-wise), and not only has there been no one, but no one has even come close. Every one arms are constantly flailing throughout their programs these days and for the most part, the choreography of the routines I've been seeing has been very frantic and not mindful of musicality. Every one of Cohen's programs (even if she skated badly technically) was far and away, light years better than what I've seen in the past 4 years.
+MissThingSings It's interesting though, that when Michelle Kwan lost to Lipinski at the Olympics due to Tara's program's superior difficulty, Kwan fans lost their shit about Kwan's artistry and presentation, declaring it should have had more value that Tara's more difficult combination jumps. Seems rather inconsistent to say that artistry should have made Michelle the champion.
I wasn't trying to spark an argument directly with you specifically, I was just putting forward a point I've noticed. I'm not a die-hard fan in terms of watching for the perfect technique etc. I like what I like. I love Sasha's skating, and Michelle's (though agree her 1998 Olympic LP was boring!), and Tara (fast, exciting, difficult), and Joannie too is a favourite to watch, all for different reasons. I just find there's a ridiculous over-zealousness and aggressive attitude by many fans who post on these videos. I simply like to enjoy the skaters who entertain me. Competition time is over for these girls, it's time to just enjoy their performances.
Yes , true even in 2020. Love this program, possibly her best.
@@fantastischfish Artistry is much more difficult than technique. Tara was overrated and Michelle was robbed at 1998 Olympics. Tara had a kid's body and weight so easier to jump, nothing more. And Tara had a incorrect 3+3 , her performance just like a Disney cartoon without artistry . Tara was nothing but a jumper, she got hurt by the jumps....then she retired.
@@dmmchugh3714 my Sasha'favorite was when 15,
At 2000 usa championship.
She brought as if a new millenium era with her new techniques, great artistry, music between a ballerina and iceskater. Even the commentators were drooling with amazement
2023 and still greatest sp ever. Like a perfect ballerina on ice, amazing❤
She's absolutely wonderful!!! I love this song. My mother was a professional roller skater years ago, and this is one of the songs she and her skating partner did during one of their performances. Sasha is wonderful in this program.
I love how she smiles when she does her spirals
This is one of the best SPs she's ever done.
Sasha was in a league of her own!!
You rarely see this kind of expression and fire on the ice.
It's unusual for Sasha.
@@TT-ee4qp no it's not..Sasha was extremely passionate on the ice, and her short programs were often on fire!
@@valmacclinchy She skated clean....her SP.....yes.
Her performance was beautiful and elegant, but....no passion.
@@TT-ee4qp respectfully disagree about Sasha's passion. She's one of the most passionate skaters ever. And such a perfectionist. One of the few figure skaters who paid so much attention to detail. I'm sure her ballet helped. She brought ballet to the ice.
The people who downvoted this video don’t have any taste. It’s as simple as that.
I believe under Robin Wagner's tutelage was Sasha at her finest. One of the greatest SPs I will ever see in my life.
Robin gave her mental intensity. The look in her eyes.... FIRE.
I believe this program is due to Tarasova and Morozov, who really brought the best out of Sasha
@@garybarawidan9252 Excellent point! Robin Wagner had Sasha live w/ her so she could really know and help her. Robin had that gift of psychology. I just wish that Sasha had stayed longer than the ten months they worked together . . . and really give it a chance to succeed.
@@eksi2004 Yes, Tarasova and Morosov created this exquisite program for Sasha . . . but Robin was terrific at refining and polishing her movements . . . and instilling in her a stronger "mental intensity."
Powerful just like the music a truly beautiful skater!!!
The best short program ever. She just became part of the music. Extraordinary is putting it lightly.
Her finest moment. Ever.
this is great! i love this music!
i was never a huge fan of sasha's back then (i was too much of a michelle uber-fan) but this performance from her was probably the best she ever was. she lit that arena on fire that night! incredible performance. so much tension and energy...it really was fantastic.
Why oh WHY cant she skate at this level consistently?? Throw in a 3/3 combo and she's a force to be reckoned with. She CAN do them. She has it ALL.
Something Dick Button and I have in common: Sasha Cohen was our favorite then, now, and always.
Mine too!!
I thought Michelle was Dick Button's favorite.
Such. A. 100. Percent. Commitment. To. Every. Single. Move....the. best. Female. Ice. Skater. In. My. Iifetime..magnificent. .....
Fav
Perfection 🧡
Wow is wonderfull, spectacular
Excellent performance 🎉🎉🎉
I really miss Peggy and Dick providing commentary!
Dick, especially. He just absolutely loved figure skating.
How wonderful for her!
Still brilliant!
SCOF (Sasha Cohen On Fire) = The Best SP Ever
Piznoc Tsauo Agreed. I wish she had worn the other dress, though. It was much better and more suited to the music.
YES. Finally.
Amazing!
She was the best, she is the best, she will be the best ... for ever
I fully agree, Juliette 2630.
And in 2000, at 15, she also pioneered new techniques, ushered a new era in iceskating.her, then SP was a marvel and a great surprise.
@@karennoble1076 new techniques ? Sasha ? Seriously ?
@@TT-ee4qp i am talking about her in 2000 US championship, my favorite, at 15 here!
yes and also with a great grace, between a grace of ballerina and techniques of a gymnast.
Her arabesque so lovely, like a free graceful bird.and the bent down, leg up spiral, etc. Yes, some techniques already existed but she put them together like a magic package. Even the commentators were drooling emotionally.
And at 15, today what she did is no more a novelty but her great grace and technique together are unforgetable.
@@karennoble1076 agree 100%!
Amazing! It gives me chills!! ❤
Muito lindo !!!
Exquisite. Ugh, she would have been unbeatable if she ever got her jumps together. I don’t feel there was enough separation between her and the others on the artistic side.
У нее фантастические спирали! Замечательная во всем!
This is phenomenal but not my favorite. Toss up between Marshals Swan Lake and Dark Eyes 2006 olympics. And despite falls, I think her 2006 Olympic LP was superb
She's THE Best
Sasha Cohen & Katarina Witt , two of the most Beautiful Female figure skaters of all time.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Peggy is more beautiful than Sasha and Witt.
Love her fierce elegance in this SP. I would give her in the new code of points 78.00!
Absolutely Grand just like her a true Champion!!! They don't make them like her and Michelle Kwan anymore...sorry just being honest
Dick Button LOVED her. I don't think I ever heard a negative comment about her come from him.
Eric Cable He criticized her inability to keep it together and sometimes called out her flutz, but that was about it. There really wasn’t much else to criticize.
Just marverlous
I miss a shasha 😭 nobody skate whit she
Great SP and she is my favorite skater. You know you’ve done well when Dick Button is gushing over your performance.
If she would have been a good technical skater she would have probably been the best of the best because no one comes close to her artistry flexibility spins etc (maybe Iulia but she's very young)
サーシャ気合い入りすぎw黄色のドレスはフィギュアではあまり見ませんが、このプログラムとサーシャにはピッタリですね。
Christina Ricci.
I can see how Michelle affected Sasha's performance......Sasha learned something from Michelle's performance before.
Only once in the 2006 Olympics SP.
She should have stayed with Tarosova and stopped insisting she knew more than her coaches.
and Kwan should have stayed with her coach instead of the completely insane decision to go on her own right before the Salt Lake City olympics, no less. She certainly knew how to screw herself over, or was it sheer stupidity?
HowsaBowsaYowsa That was her dad’s fault. Her dad caused the split with Frank. It was over money.
vistaprime I didn’t think John Nicks was the right coach for her. She did improve when she was coached by Tarasova or Wagner.
HowsaBowsaYowsa that logic of Shizuka’s staying with her own coach would be insignificant because if she did that, she would have been the same skater for all these long years . Even Caroline Zheng changed coaches because she was lacking progress with her techniques.
Evan Perilstein I think you need to read an article. Her dad as I read, didn’t actually convince her to drop Frank. For proof I do have the link to the article. I read that Dan Kwan was surprised that his daughter has dropped Frank as her coach, although her reason was quite personal . I also thought she didn’t get the desired results through him. And HowsaBowsa should read it too.
0:43 is that not a triple flip?
Triple... Lutz. ;)
I disagree, her 2006 "Dark Eyes" short program at the Olympics was even better than this, but this was a close second in my opinion.
Most people know what I'm talking about, including you. So I don't see why. My comment to someone else was in reference so something else entirely.
¿Cuál es el nombre del tema? ¿Y el autor del tema?
el tema es España Cañi
birbanto24 No es así. El tema es la "Malagueña" de Ernesto Lecuona.
My god I don't mean to be disrespefull but this can't be "the best short program" with that thecnical mistakes, I mean look at that flutz ^^U. But oh well, for me she has such an unbelievable flexibility, really pleasant to watch :)
Araceli •Chely• Flutzing wasn’t that big a deal back then. This was still under 6.0. Almost all of the ladies had either a flutz or a lip.
does the speaker not like her or wattt
"look at her, she's not rushing to center stage. and i'll make u a bet, she's gonna take deep breaths before she starts... right there... become a routine... unnecessary." THANKS D;
What a ridiculous comment. Obviously deep breathing helps calm and center skaters. This performance was phenomenal!!
Just 3 minutes in your life and take it......
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Double axel. Again, people, relax.
❤🫶🫶🫶🫶
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