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Yes, and he performed that with no problems that I could see. By not finishing, I mean there wasn't the usual acknowledgement of the audience and applause, rather than not actually completing the piece (I've lost the program and my memory is horrible for remembering who did what in most cases, however much I try).

Pisarev was one of the most talked-about dancers after the first round (as I mentioned in another thread, I didn't see him then). I wasn't wild about his contemporary piece in Round II, but that was personal preference on the choreography; he turned in a strong performance. In his second classical variation in the third round, I remember there some small problem, something not quite right, and he didn't really "finish" but just continued off stage. As I saw none of the senior men's medalists in the competition, it's impossible for me to give thoughts on Pisarev not receiving one.

According to the local paper, Onuki will complete her program Thursday night. I had really enjoyed their performances and am glad she will get this opportunity. Best wishes to Krizsa in his recovery. http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100...+suffers+injury Koshka hit the points of last evening that were at the top of my list. I have a few other notes I'll come back with later when I'm not on deadline! I wouldn't be surprised to see Oleynik with a medal.

For full disclosure before any comments: I've not been able to attend all sessions, so haven't kept many notes on the performances. And while I'm not completely lacking in ballet knowledge, I'm also far from a technical expert. The impression I and several others (but like me, knowledgable but not experts) I've talked to had of Ndudi was surprise by his performance considering the awards he has - we saw the ability but it was almost as if he wasn't fully prepared. Talk has Pisarev and Cao Shuci for the top medals in their divisions - of their five performances, Pisarev's contemporary piece is the only one I've seen. Hernandez and Sambe are most frequently mentioned for the junior men while Layun (junior women) was getting a lot of talk after the first round. Some of my favorites: Oleynik, Onuki, Ige and Ito, Ji Young Chae and Ki-Min Kim