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Originally posted by Ryanamur:
I personnally found the Russian skating not nearly as artistic or packed of emotion as the Canadian skate.
But remember, the Russians (and those of that 'school') have always been known for their
technique rather than their emotional interpretation. You'd be hard pressed to find many more disciplined in pairs skating, technically speaking.
And while the costumes themselves may not be addressed by the point system, I believe they *do* have an effect on the scoring--the costuming is an integral part of the interpretation of the piece nearly equal to the choreography itself. You can have the most flawless skating...but if the costumes are blah and the choreography slightly ho-hum, then your marks will not accurately represent your due.