Beijing 2022 Olympic champions Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov have resurfaced in the public eye after starring in the team event during the 2021/22 season. Their appearance in the Champions on Ice program, staged under the tutelage of Eteri Tutberidze, showcased a rhythm dance set to Joe Cocker’s You Can Leave Your Hat On and the Commodores’ Brick House. The performance blended dynamic, high-energy choreography with a bold, eclectic musical mix, highlighting the duo’s characteristic precision and interpretive strength on the ice.
In the wake of the exhibition, Katsalapov confirmed the partnership would continue. A correspondent for socialbites.ca captured the moment, underscoring the duo’s sustained commitment to their sport and to one another. He spoke of a structured plan that includes a full competitive calendar, planned training camps, and a return to the rhythms of a regular season. The skater stressed that there was no intent to depart from their core approach, and that preparation would proceed in the same disciplined fashion as any major season demands.
The driving force behind their current course was described as a shared desire to demonstrate the level of athleticism and artistry that the world should expect from the sport’s top Russian skaters. Katsalapov framed this as both a challenge to rivals and a source of team pride, underscoring the importance of consistent training, meticulous competition planning, and strategic performances when competing on the international stage.
In related news, former skater Daria Usacheva took part in Champions on Ice with a program set to Never Enough from the film The Greatest Showman. The production featured a vigorous routine that reflected her resilience and skill as she continues her comeback from an injury sustained at the Grand Prix in Japan in November 2021. Reports noted that Usacheva did not attempt any jumps during the show, choosing to focus on artistry, expression, and musical interpretation as part of her rehabilitation and ongoing performance trajectory [attribution: socialbites.ca].