emmawoodhouse February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Mirabelle said: Are Davis/Smolkin really the third best pair from Russia? They seemed slow to me which is not something which I ever thought could be said of Russian ice dancers. Actually Zagorski/Guirerro are #3, but Tiff has had some very serious health issues this fall/winter and couldn't compete. Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, annzeepark914 said: Shocking to me but I enjoyed Davis/Smolkin's FD despite that wretched music. I thought he looked a little shaky on a couple of those lifts. I'm surprised they scored ahead of the Finns, who opened with what I thought was an incredibly difficult rotational lift sequence. Edited February 14, 2022 by legaleagle53 Link to comment
CeeBeeGee February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mirabelle said: Are Davis/Smolkin really the third best pair from Russia? They seemed slow to me which is not something which I ever thought could be said of Russian ice dancers. Well, there's Skating While Russian and then there's Skating While Being Eteri's daughter. I can't imagine it hurt her chances. 1 4 Link to comment
BlackberryJam February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, GeminiDancer said: You know Madison Chock would have gone in, down to caw-cawing on ice. What is Wade Robson doing? He could really help with upper body movements for these dancers. Someone should hire him to co-choreograph. See Hummingbird, So You Think You Can Dance. 2 Link to comment
SophiaD February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Chiming in a bit late, but that Lady Gaga piece was one of the worst renditions I've ever heard. OMG. Other than that, it's fun to see the pairs further down in the standings. 1 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, BlackberryJam said: What is Wade Robson doing? He could really help with upper body movements for these dancers. Someone should hire him to co-choreograph. See Hummingbird, So You Think You Can Dance. I'd love to see Rohene Ward choreograph some ice dance programs... If Shae-Lynn can choreograph the men, he can work with ice dancers. 4 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Ugh... I love H/B's free dance. That was so beautiful! 9 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Jean Luc Baker looks like a high school production of Jesus Christ Superstar. 4 1 Link to comment
justmehere February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Tanith has been pointing out the reasons for lower levels from some of the early skaters. She was full of praise for H/B but didn't explain why some of their levels were low. I find them quite lovely and don't understand why they don't score higher, so I wish she had explained more about their performance. 3 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Just now, justmehere said: Tanith has been pointing out the reasons for lower levels from some of the early skaters. She was full of praise for H/B but didn't explain why some of their levels were low. I find them quite lovely and don't understand why they don't score higher, so I wish she had explained more about their performance. I think it might be skating while #3 US team who have also been out for a considerable amount of time due to injury. 1 Link to comment
SeanC February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 While the ice resurfaces, enjoy this Canadian-turned-South Korean junior team we'll most likely see at the 2026 Olympics: Link to comment
Jillibean February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, GeminiDancer said: I think it might be skating while #3 US team who have also been out for a considerable amount of time due to injury. I do think if both of the top teams retire they would magically find some levels. But I assume some of it is edges, or how closely they skate to each other? From what I hear (I'm not someone who could analyze this myself), they have a similar dynamic to C/B in that Jean Luc is by far the better technical skater--but I'll let someone who actually knows what they're talking about confirm. 1 Link to comment
justmehere February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, GeminiDancer said: ...who have also been out for a considerable amount of time due to injury. Agreed. I just wanted to hear more specifics about areas of their performance. 2 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Just now, Jillibean said: I do think if both of the top teams retire they would magically find some levels. But I assume some of it is edges, or how closely they skate to each other? From what I hear (I'm not someone who could analyze this myself), they have a similar dynamic to C/B in that Jean Luc is by far the better technical skater--but I'll let someone who actually knows what they're talking about confirm. I think what's separating them from the top groups is speed. I notice that while very lovely they don't skate with much speed. If you compare the top dance teams to them, you'll see a lot slower skating. 1 4 Link to comment
SeanC February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Just now, Lady Whistleup said: I think what's separating them from the top groups is speed. I notice that while very lovely they don't skate with much speed. If you compare the top dance teams to them, you'll see a lot slower skating. Speed plus the lack of height difference. 3 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I think G/P will be the new #1 team for the next quad. H/B #2 as long as they stay healthy and build their speed. Car/Pon... I dunno what's going to happen with them. They're just not clicking. 5 Link to comment
annzeepark914 February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, SeanC said: Speed plus the lack of height difference. I've read at different sites (like FSU & Golden Skate), that the lack of height difference is something that judges seem to have a problem with. 1 2 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, annzeepark914 said: I've read at different sites (like FSU & Golden Skate), that the lack of height difference is something that judges seem to have a problem with. And it's so unfortunate because it's not as if Jean-Luc can get any taller... 7 Link to comment
SeanC February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, annzeepark914 said: I've read at different sites (like FSU & Golden Skate), that the lack of height difference is something that judges seem to have a problem with. It's partly a matter of judging preference and partly how it affects certain elements (lifts, mainly). 1 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Marco Fabbri is as cute as a bug's ear. That is all. 1 Link to comment
justmehere February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 (edited) But H/B lifts are great. Tanith mentioned how steady and strong he is. It's a prejudice to judge against them - him in particular - for height. Edited February 14, 2022 by justmehere 2 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I also think that Hawayek/Baker don't have the "look" judges prize. Ice dance judges seem to like a fashion model look. I've even heard gripes that Guillaume Cizeron doesn't have the "look" they want either. 1 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Just now, Lady Whistleup said: I also think that Hawayek/Baker don't have the "look" judges prize. Ice dance judges seem to like a fashion model look. I've even heard gripes that Guillaume Cizeron doesn't have the "look" they want either. What??? Cizeron doesn't have the "look"? What kind of look do they want? Donahue? 5 2 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, GeminiDancer said: What??? Cizeron doesn't have the "look"? What kind of look do they want? Donahue? I heard on TSL something like he doesn't look "like a man." Take that sort of comment what you will. Edited February 14, 2022 by Lady Whistleup Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Lady Whistleup said: I heard on TSL something like he doesn't look "like a man." Take that sort of comment what you will. I'm both stunned and not surprised because I know that he's had comments, especially from that Russian judge. Ugh... this sport... 5 Link to comment
justmehere February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 (edited) Never mind. Edited February 14, 2022 by justmehere Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 The sad part is that I have read that people have made comments about Gabrielle's looks too. Link to comment
HartofDixie February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I love this Zorro free dance! 9 Link to comment
Linderhill February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I would have liked the Zorro free dance more if she had worn a brighter color. That pale green seemed very dull. 1 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Linderhill said: I would have liked the Zorro free dance more if she had worn a brighter color. That pale green seemed very dull. Like a coral, maybe. Not a super bright orange-based red, but something in that family. 3 Link to comment
choclatechip45 February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I've always like the fact C/P don't remind me of the typical ice dancing couple so no surprise the judges don't like it. 1 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I liked the blue costumes on G/P better. 1 Link to comment
galaxygirl76 February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 This version of The Long and Winding Road is still garbage. 6 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Oops big blooper on that lift. Link to comment
emmawoodhouse February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 (edited) I wonder how much the biffed lift will cost Piper/Paul? Edited February 14, 2022 by emmawoodhouse Link to comment
Leeds February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Just now, galaxygirl76 said: This version of The Long and Winding Road is still garbage. I'm a fair weather (ie, Olympics only) viewer, and I have to say I've been horrified by some of the music, especially how discordant some of it's been. 4 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, HartofDixie said: Final group! My body is ready! 1 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I like Stepanova and Bukin so far. Oh no! Huge mistake there. Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Awww. I'm so bummed she slipped. I love this program for them. Now it's time for C/B to skate lights out... Don't hold anything back. 6 Link to comment
Linderhill February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 watching the final group now, I'm wondering why the closecaptioning always seems to cover the graphics on screen. When skaters are being introduced it covers their names, ranking, country, music, etc. and during the skate it covers the score box. WTF? is this my cable company or NBC? 1 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, GeminiDancer said: Awww. I'm so bummed she slipped. I love this program for them. I actually really love this couple and hope they move to the top in this next quad. That has to be a bummer. They just got a bout of covid, rushed here, and didn't skate their best. Edited February 14, 2022 by Lady Whistleup Link to comment
ShellsandCheese February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, HartofDixie said: The IOC confirmed this days ago. It’s not new news. I have to chuckle at Christine saying it will either be Russia or the US with gold. Duh, either the ROC will keep the Gold or they won’t. 3 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 1 minute ago, HartofDixie said: Madi looks nervous That first lift looked tentative. 1 Link to comment
Lady Whistleup February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 Um one thing that's holding C/B back IMO is you can kind of tell Madison is much slower than Evan, with shallower edges. 1 Link to comment
Linderhill February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I loved how Tanith said that Madison Chock is one of the best performers out there. This couple, for me, is a great reminder that Ice Dancing is more than romance. Dance is about interpretation in movement not just romance. 23 Link to comment
Jeddah February 14, 2022 Share February 14, 2022 I’m sorry I ever doubted the alien program! It was so good! 11 Link to comment
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