Next up is the debate on allowing Lyrics in freeskate events up to the intermediate level. I'm sure this is going to be a spirited debate.
What is your opinon on vocal lyrics in a technical freeskate program...... Where is this going? How will it affect artistic programs and participation in our showcase events? What will happen to our National Showcase competition? The rational that it works for dance so it could work for technical programs.......
Do you want to hear Miley Cyrus singing during an Intermediate Short Program?
If they allow lyrics but no lipsynching I would be overjoyed.
ReplyDeleteIt will probably energize the kids and perhaps they will skate with more emotion. However, as a judge I dread the jarring music cuts which will seem even worse when you factor in lyrics non sequiturs ... of course it already happens in dance and interp. Terri
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean that the 'artistic' events for these levels - which, at least in the 'Drama' category - resulted in programs to beautiful vocals - will become redundant?
ReplyDeleteOur concern about lyrics is that if ALL events allowed them then what would happen to our artistic programs..... and enrollment in showcase competitions..... I assume those numbers would drop..... That's just my assumption.
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