Lukyanenko’s
1995-1996 ball routine is particularly worth
watching. Unlike most ball routines, its music is
light but has a deep tone with sonority. It is
pretty amazing that such a superb routine is
choreographed well suited to the music “”.
Known for her Belorussian style (because she is a
Belorussian), this lively routine is definitely an
example of it.
As
the accompaniment rhythm (you can it repeating
throughout the routine) echo, Lukyanenko begins
her routine by following the background pace
exactly. As the main theme first appears, she
performs a little roll of the ball. The manner she
plays with the ball reminds me of a comedian!
Vigilantly, she rises up a leg to perform a
perfect vertical toe that changes into a
Timochenko. Subsequently, she places the ball in
the middle of her legs as she kneels down to
execute a half Cossack pivot. Some interesting and
unusual turns follow suit.
As
the theme of the music repeats itself an octave
above, Larissa effects a high turning double stag
ring leap, thus showing her amplitude of her
leaps. She makes her large throw as the music
heightens, performing a split leap and catching
the ball in a split leap with a deep arch
position. As the music becomes louder, Lukyanenko
unleashes some difficult ball passing elements and
then passé variation pivots.
Her
following throw is risky and requires precision.
She releases the ball as she executes a split
leap, and performs a cartwheel variation to catch
the ball. The music changes to a playful mood as
Larissa gets up the floor with an MG kick. Here
Lukyanenko performs a striking unassisted leg up
pivot as she switches the ball to her right hand.
She unleashes a large throw diagonally then,
executing a turning split leap and then a
downwards toebreaker to catch the ball between her
legs. Undeniably difficult.
Towards
the conclusion, Lukyanenko displays original and
spectacular moves. First, she rolls the ball from
her left leg down her body. Getting up, she
prepares herself for a back catch balance, placing
the ball between her back and her free leg.
Swiftly, she rotates her free leg to form a front
legmount. As loud music blasts out finally, she
falls to the ground and ends in a crouching
position.
The
dramatic routine adds up the atmosphere. From a
seemingly simple music, Lukyanenko is able to
convey an interesting story through a splendid
masterpiece.