The controversy continues around the indicative number of the Olympic champion Alina Zagitova. At first, the rental of the ward Eteri Tutberidze was astonished by loyal fans of another Russian woman - Yevgenia Medvedeva. Fans of the two-time world champion reminded the coaching staff of Zagitova that the song by American singer Billy Aylish Bad Guy, chosen by the main motive of the figure skater program, is their idol's favorite song.
Room director Daniil Gleykhengauz said he did not know about the musical tastes of his former student. However, immediately after the first official execution of the program during the Japan tour, the Russian number was again criticized.
American choreographer Jojo Gomez, in her social networks, said that the significant number of the Russian champion is a copy of her own performance.
A spokeswoman for the United States insists that Daniil Gleykhengauz delivered a new rental of Alina Zagitova, relying on her work. At the same time, Gomez pays attention to the key dates - the dance video in her performance appeared on the network on May 11, and a week later, on May 18, on the birthday of Alina Zagitova, her choreographer announced the start of work on the rental for the song Billi Aylish.
“My production of the Bad Guy dance was stolen and shown on national television. Dear Daniel Gleichengauz, I am pleased with how much you were inspired by my work, but the next time, instead of stealing, hire me and buy a ticket to Japan, ”Gomez wrote on Instagram.
After the publication of Gomez, Daniel Gleykhengauz closed the opportunity to comment on his post with the announcement of the program Zagitova, but as it turned out later, he spoke with an American.
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Happy birthday my muse🥳🎉. Where could we meet on your birthday, if not on the ice? New demonstration program: Billie Eilish - bad guy💥. I’m trying to give it a little bit more choices, I’m trying to give it my So you are amazing! I'll take you on my own. #jojogomez #figureskating #teamtutberidze #alinazagitova #gleikhengauz #choreographer #happybirthday #billieeilish
Posted by Daniel Gleichengauz (@daniil_gleikhengauz) May 18, 2019 at 5:41 am PDT
“He contacted me and apologized! To be honest, I didn’t want someone to feel attacked, but at the same time I had to defend my work and not allow them to borrow. Thank you for tagging me in these videos and sending him a post! I really appreciate your support, ”Gomez told subscribers.
A few hours later, Gleichengauz himself spoke about a conversation with an American director. The choreographer expressed his regret over the incident.
“I want to apologize to Jojo Gomez for not asking her permission to use certain movements from her choreography - I saw them on YouTube and I really liked it. I showed this choreography to Alina, and we started the program with these movements. Jojo, you're awesome, and I hope that in the future we will do something together on the ice. Jojo, I invite you to Russia, I bear all costs, ”Gleichengauz wrote on the social network.
At the same time, it is worth noting that the American dancer is attempting to contact not only the choreographer from the team of Eteri Tutberidze, but also Zagitova herself. So, right after the publication about the conversation with Gleykhengauz, Gomez left comments on the page of the Olympic champion, asking to read her message in a private chat.
Meanwhile, netizens divided into two camps. Some support Zagitov, the latter are actively on the side of Gomez. The network even appeared a video comparing the dance of an American woman and the exponential number of a Russian athlete.
The main controversy unfolded regarding the beginning of the two programs. The first minutes of the dance Gomez and Zagitova mirror each other. This applies not only directly to dance movements, but also facial expressions, as well as gestures of girls.
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THOUGHTS? Mine is be ORIGINAL in every way Yes tea
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It is worth noting that Gomez is quite popular in the American show business and dance industry. The girl gained her fame thanks to her performances on fashionable television shows America's Got Talent, X-Factor and Beyond Dance. In addition, the track record of the 26-year-old dancer includes performances of the show for Britney Spears, joint performances with Justin Bieber and the legendary Backstreet Boys.
Gomez works on a permanent basis in one of the centers of Los Angeles and conducts master classes in other US cities.
Fans of figure skating supported the Russian champion. Fans are sure that the dancer is engaged in self-promotion, associating herself with the work of a famous athlete. Such an opinion is numerous users have left in the comments under the post Gomez about the apologies of Gleychenhaus.
“Under your publications, usually 200-300 comments, and here the discussion is already at 1800! Say thank you for this thanks to Zagitova, thanks to her, the world has learned about you, ”one of the users turned to Gomez.
“The choreography of Nijinsky, Bezhar, Prelzhokazh was repeatedly used in figure skating. All are silent. Jackson's moon walk is constantly repeated on the ice. Zagitova bit her jacket. Plagiarism! It's funny when a little man rolls his self-esteem, ”the commentary says.
"What is the problem? They took an element and pieces of dance, but so much attention! Rejoice that you have received this honor! Alina - the queen of figure skating, won all the titles! This is not very nice of you, ”one of the fans of the current Olympic champion wrote.
In addition, Zagitova’s fans asked the American not to blame the athlete and not to provoke her fans to negative remarks about Alina.