Stiliana Nikolova’s 2025 ball routine was one of the most striking and complete performances of the season. Built around very high difficulty, the exercise featured complex throws, fast rotations, and outstanding control of the apparatus, all executed with remarkable precision and confidence. A key element of the routine was the musical choice, “Le Gand Bal,” an intense and powerful piece that allowed Stiliana to showcase a strong, dramatic interpretation with clearly defined accents. The music