You don't know Alysa Liu's power until you see it in person

A powerful teenage figure skating fandom reacts with intense, immediate cheering when Alysa Liu is expected to skate. Fans arrive ready to cheer, cry, and sing along with the songs used in her routines. The crowd’s energy is contrasted with adults’ limited ability to be prepared for such moments. The Stars on Ice event in Southern California features multiple prominent skaters, including Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn, Isabeau Levito, Evan Bates, Madison Chock, Danny O’Shea, and Ellie Kam, who receive strong applause. Even so, Liu draws the loudest and most sustained attention, with many phones raised. The show’s start is delayed due to nearby Dodgers/Angels traffic, but the stands fill quickly.

"But by the time the lights go down, the stands are packed; Shohei Ohtani played to a sold-out house, too, but these stars come to town much less often. Our show opened with a group number to a brooding piece of music c"

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