And, since she is always late
Q1: What is Marina's favorite perfume ?
A1: Mademoiselle - Coco Chanel
Q2: What is her favorite activity in her free time ?
A2: Enjoying the beach.
Q3: What is her favorite place in Lyon?
A3: The "Parc de la Tête d'Or" for jogging.
Q4: Name three things what you most appreciate about Gwendal.
A4a: He is lively
A4b: He is receptive to (doesn’t reject) what is new
A4c: He always has his opinion about the things
[MAP: I’m surprised that she didn’t mention that he has good facial expressions?]
Q5: What costume does she think suited Gwendal the best ?
A5: Tails.
Q6: How would you compare your ballroom dancing skills on floor to those of professional ballroom dancers ?
A7: Same music and rhythm but a comparison is not possible because dancing on ice is more physical and requires steps on floor to be adapted to the ice.
Q7: What would be the first thing she would do, if she woke up like a man ?
A7: "Oh ! If I knew men's reactions it would be much easier to answer your question ....."
Q8: Is there any news about Marina's book?
A8: The book scheduled to be published in Russia has been delayed.
Q9: Did Marina pass her exams and get her coaching certificate?
A9: Yes, I passed my exams and got my coaching certificate.
Q10: Do she and Gwendal still keep in touch with Muriel and do they still ask her advice for music, choreography, etc?
A10: Muriel is no longer their coach now. Competitions are over. Marina and Gwendal choose music, choreograph, etc themselves. If Muriel happens to be in the ice rink when they are performing, she may look at them and give her opinion, too. But Marina & Gwendal manage on their own
Q11: From all the dances they had to prepare for CDs and ODs which one is her favorite and which rhythm does she think suits her best ?
A11: CD's and OD's are same. Favorite dance is : Tango-Flamenco. Favorite rhythm is : Latino.
Q12: Do you think that an enthusiastic crowd response influences the judging ?
A12: From my experience : No ! Remember, after a standing ovation, we were 2nd !.
Q13: If you could work with any choreographer, who would it be ?
A13: Antonio Najarro.
Q14: Will Marina be working with any skaters, either as a choreographer or coach, in the 2007-2008 season ?
A15: Yes, if she is asked to.