Before the perfection of performance, first there are hours and hours and HOURS of grueling practices.
Since his arrival in Moscow last week, Johnny began prepping to step into the skates of the Snow King 2’s Kai once again, relearning programs from last year as well as mastering new choreography. And that’s how he spent Christmas Day this year, as seen in these exclusive and rather serious rehearsal photos from the lovely Elena Vasileva.
Johnny also has been one of the teachers in Evgeni Plushenko’s master classes, offered during those few elusive hours during which the Snow King 2 cast is not rehearsing or performing. Bonus pics and video from several master classes are below the picspam.
For tons of additional Snow King 2 coverage, including yet more gorgeous exclusive photos, please visit today’s companion post: Beautiful Kai Is Back and as Magical as Ever!
BONUS PICS
With cadets at one of the master classes:
And two masters of the ice together:
Снежный Король и Кай. Сегодня Московская премьера “Снежный Король 2” в 18:00! Фото Е. Васильева
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BONUS VIDEO
Johnny & Zhenya at rehearsal:
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Johnny & Zhenya at master class:
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From the most recent master class, held on December 29. Johnny appears in the background beginning at about 19:12. As soon as Zhenya realizes Johnny has arrived, he starts yelling for him. I love it.
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Johnny and Zhenya’s portion from the video above, with subtitles. The affection and respect these two Kings on Ice have for each other is beautiful. With special thanks to Elena Vasileva for translating!
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Very special thanks to Elena Vasileva for the exclusive photos!
