Halloween on Ice: Figure Skaters Perform Spooky Routines
This article discusses a trend in figure skating where skaters are embracing dramatic, theatrical themes in their performances, specifically referencing teh Disney villain Cruella de Vil.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
* Anna Shcherbakova & Cruella: Russian skater Anna Shcherbakova, during the Beijing 2022 Olympics, adopted the persona of Cruella de Vil, even asking peopel to call her by the villain’s name. Her performance, featuring five quadruple jumps, was described as something Cruella herself would have done.
* Trend Catching On: Other skaters, like Lim Hannah and Quan Ye from the Republic of Korea, have also adopted the Cruella theme in their routines.
* Broader Thematic Trend: The article links this to a wider trend of skaters using Halloween-inspired and generally dramatic/horror themes in their performances,as highlighted in a linked article about “Vampires,corpses and blood-streaked costumes.”