I’d give a lot of credit to Hubbell, too, because we all saw what Moir did with C/P before Hubbell joined the coaching team.In the forever battle of Scott vs. Charlie, round 14,0024 goes to SCOTT!
I’d give a lot of credit to Hubbell, too, because we all saw what Moir did with C/P before Hubbell joined the coaching team.In the forever battle of Scott vs. Charlie, round 14,0024 goes to SCOTT!
I honestly think GUI/Fab are better. I expect this to be 2 or 3.
Not just Hubbell but also Diaz. He is really showing some chops as a choreographer. Their programs last season were a huge step up from their first season at IAM-London.I’d give a lot of credit to Hubbell, too, because we all saw what Moir did with C/P before Hubbell joined the coaching team.
Others did stand up as they took their bows, including me and my friends. Probably more stood up on the other side (opposite judges), don't know where she was sitting.Evan's mom wanted to give a standing ovation, but no else stood so she sat down again.
Well, we saw the scores they got at GPF. True that the second half of the season doesn't always match the first half. We'll maybe get a better idea where things are headed after 4CC. But it's not like G/F got a huge score at Euros.Score expected. Think this RD is vulnerable when it comes to Worlds.
She was sitting with her husband, and Madison's parents, and they didn't stand.Others did stand up as they took their bows, including me and my friends. Probably more stood up on the other side (opposite judges), don't know where she was sitting.
Yes he is. I kind of wish we could pair Ian Somerville with Gage BrownSomerville (he) is amazing
I know, I just mentioned that because that was an exceptionally bad season for them where they were reworking their technique and were just all kinds of mess.^^ Wicked Game was CPom's first program after moving to IAM, not with Igor. I agree they have improved a lot. I'm still not sold on their RD but their FD is really good this year.
ok but what if we put that program in a little box then hide it and forget it ever happenedI know, I just mentioned that because that was an exceptionally bad season for them where they were reworking their technique and were just all kinds of mess.
I'm sorry, the dance break was not forgettable.ok but what if we put that program in a little box then hide it and forget it ever happened
The dance break is what MADE that program.I'm sorry, the dance break was not forgettable.
I was only half-watching these programs due to work, but I didn't think that Wolfkostin/Tsarevski came out with quite the assertiveness that they've had at other points in the season. Flores/Destyatov skate with a lot of energy, too bad for their mistake. I'm looking forward to seeing how both teams have grown next season.Finally catching up.
Flores & Destyatov vs Wolfkosten & Tsarevski - it's such a quiet rivalry that's not really at the forefront of this comp, but I gotta say I'm looking forward to it. They're both surprisingly strong teams, and so different stylistically than the former Flores & Tsarevski (a re-team a part of me wishes would still happen...) Also interesting that FloDes would have likely been leading if not for Flores' twizzle mistake, when the momentum had been in the other direction up until this point.
But Kolesnik is really good. And Zingas can keep up with him from the ankle up. She's performing and moving her upper body fluidly. The judges ought to notice the ankles and blades, of course, but the interpretation component is done quite well.Zingas & Kolesnik are so typically Igor. Zingas spends so much of the program using progressives, jumping, being lifted, being pushed or dragged. The program is also so open and full of arm throwing. They're fool's gold and I still don't understand some of the scores they're getting.
I think the perk is okay, and they really look like a team. The way they move together matches nicely (even if the unison isn't perfect, did that even make sense?) Their twizzles are strong and cover a lot of ice. It's everything else like you said, just not enough depth of edge, finished lines, variety of expression. They can beat the teams who are newly-formed on the strength of their partnering skills, but they don't have the charisma of Zingas/Kolesnik or the advanced bladework of the top teams. OTOH, they did beat Bratti/Somerville internationally this season, and I'd say it was performance quality that put them on top. So depends on what the judges value, and they certainly have some of those more intangible, audience-pleasing strengths.So, I enjoy Pate & Bye, but it still feels like I'm watching kids at a wealthy high school dance. There's just SOOOOO much perk and not a hint of attitude or hard edge. I love their partnering in general. They really do perform as one and for the most part they're both actually skating without all the smoke and mirrors. The arm throwing NEEDS TO GO (but sigh, Igor...). They really need to change camps and get a different point of view. The elements are solid, the transitions are fairly smooth, but they're just missing that little bit more - more power, more speed, more depth of expression. They're a team to me that's almost there, but missing the mark in alot of ways.
I keep wondering if it's budgetary woes that are hurting the Browns' packaging. Those black/blue outfits they had the beginning of the season looked very similar to the ones they wore when they won Jr. Worlds (did they reuse them?) And the reports of them camping in Canada? I'm not sure they can afford better costuming, which they really need because they're already starting 10 feet behind the starting line as a sibling team.The Browns are getting better and better. The move to Montreal has really benefited their overall flow and the smoothness of their transitions. One thing they have a problem with is a style and packaging - it's better this season, but this RD still isn't it. I think they need to lean into quirk and be a little off-beat, find themes and concepts that are rare or new in Ice Dance. They can't go romantic, so why not take some artistic risks? The costumes are bad, and makes me think that wasn't part of the IAM package.
Watching this one, I thought Bratti kept up well with Sommerville in this performance. Yay for her! The program was nothing to write home about. Please get some choreography help, MIDA.Bratti & Sommerville, I think most of us are on the same page. Ian is just so fantastic. But you know what? Emily is improving. Her dance ability has improved tremendously since the start of the season. Her back seems so much more flexible. She's finishing her movements more. Now I feel bad for all my snarky comments about Ian skating with Nguyen. I should have had more faith in this partnership because this is a team we could see having world-level success. Fantastic choreo sequence. Strong elements and step sequences. Just awesome speed and they were able to carry it through to the end of the program. Consider me a fan and believer now.
Carreira & Ponomarenko - just fab. I've been saying it for awhile, and I'm so glad they're finally getting their due, but after Chock & Bates they're the best US Ice Dance team at Nats. They're completely different skaters since their time with Igor. They have clear concepts, interesting choreography, and great transitions. I still can't believe this is the same team that gave us Wicked Games. And I'm going to try and not feel anxiety before Anthony's twizzles from now on. He's finding his stability on the element, but he got up on his toepick a bit on the first set, and it looked like he did a loop for on the of the rotation on the 2nd. Even with that, there wasn't a hint of hesitation, which is great to see. Also, that straightline lift is finally looking good! I'm glad they didn't ditch it after I've been wanting them to all season.
I don't see how they don't get passed in the next year or so unless they improve markedly. Martha Graham 3.0 won't (shouldn't) cut it. The lifts may be difficult to improve, but the speed and steps should be doable. Green's performance quality is getting better all the time, and hopefully, Parsons can continue to improve in that area as well.Green & Parsons just make me feel like something is missing. They're not doing anything better than their competitors. They don't have the strongest steps, lifts or choreo elements. They're not the fastest. They're not the flashiest. I'm afraid they're quickly becoming middling instead of keeping their competition at bay. Not surprised to see CarPom surpass them so decidedly.