Skater Bio
Name: Joannie Rochette
Birth Place: Ile Dupas, Quebec
Birth Date: January 13, 1986
Team: Canada
Career Highlights: Five time Canadian national champion, 2009 World Championship silver medalist, 2008/2009 Four Continents silver medalist, Represented Canada at the 2006 WInter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.
Joannie Rochette is one of Canada's shining stars. Her athleticism and grace make her a well-balanced athlete. Her split is amazing, and her spins are phenomenal. I also enjoy her many exhibitions but especially her current one to Madonna's "Die Another Day". My skating club did a number to that song a few years back and I've always felt it is one of the most edgy and innovative songs to choreograph to.
So here are some of my personal favourite programs by Joannie.
First, her exhibiton to "Die Another Day". I love this program because of the intricate choreography. Joannie is a wonderful performer and shows it brillantly in this routine. I personally enjoy the sequence that starts around 2:07 when Joannie walks through the lasers. Overall it's an entertaining routine that shows her fun side.
My other personal favourite is another of her exhibitions to Celine Dion's "Vole". It is beautiful choreography, showcasing her grace as well as her strength. Her spins are goregous in this performance and the footwork between elements is beautiful as well.
Joannie's definitely going to make the Canadian Team proud at the 2010 Olympics. With her grace and strength there's no way she won't make it to that podium.
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