2023 U.S. Nationals Sr. Free Dance

[labgoat]

I don't love that dress on her. The dress yes but the cut and her hair makes it look as though it's photo shopped with someone else's body.

She has a really big face

 

[labgoat]

Huh? I lack sleep and therefore the brains to understand you

Have a good sleep then my friend

 

[labgoat]

Tomoki qualifies, he's pocket sized

I second Tomoki is in.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

they appear to be Igor's strongest team now. Wonder why teams keep leaving him - even D/S

On top of the choreography issue, which has gotten worse and worse over the last few seasons, there's been some implications (as far as I know no outright statements) that Igor tends to be, shall we say, one of the less supportive coaches particularly towards skaters who don't already come to him with remarkable gifts and have a more talented partner. And it's abundantly clear that he always has a Favorite Team and then everyone else. Not surprising that the unfavorites get fed up with receiving crumbs and keep leaving, or that top teams get frustrated with the stale programs.

 

[Ichatdelune]

Have a good sleep then my friend

I can't (weeps)

 

[el henry]

Tomoki qualifies, he's pocket sized

Yes, the pocket rockets.

Gage is Jean-Luc sized.

Also, as long as we are on this diversion. . Kévin is also small but mighty. Barely taller than Shoma.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Not to rise to Igor’s defense, but he does get it right occasionally. Example—

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I also liked the Rach 2 Chock/Bates ended up with at Worlds 2016 and both their programs in 2016-17, plus he does a mean flamenco. But he hasn't been properly inspired since at least PyeongChang IMO.

 

[labgoat]

Yes, the pocket rockets.

Gage is Jean-Luc sized.

Also, as long as we are on this diversion. . Kévin is also small but mighty. Barely taller than Shoma.

I knew you’d love our club. With a second all of these can be in.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Not Javi? Jimmy?

@moonvine, I’m surprised at you! Is there a pocket-sized man you love more than Keegan Messing, who would be well under the 5’5” bar?

 

[auser]

I knew you’d love our club. With a second all of these can be in.

Seconded!

 

[reader3]

Congrats to Chock and Bates! That FS was beautiful.

 

[moonvine]

wasn't Emilia a single skater until like 5 minutes ago?

She skated for Cyprus in singles at the first Cranberry comp in Norwood. I fell in love, bought a Cyprus flag, and then she switched to ice dance for the US. I think it’s astonishing she’s picked it up so quickly but what do I know? But now I have a Cyprus flag with no one to fly it for. I threw my emergency stuffie to her (the one I couldn’t throw in Norwood) and it’s the first one since I got here that’s made it all the way to the ice. I got mild applause from the crowd and made the v for victory sign

 

[momrk]

Congratulations to the medalists!

 

[labgoat]

I also liked the Rach 2 Chock/Bates ended up with at Worlds 2016 and both their programs in 2016-17, plus he does a mean flamenco. But he hasn't been properly inspired since at least PyeongChang IMO.

I don’t mean to pick at Igor either. He was one of my first dance coaches when he first came to the states and was a great teacher and very kind to a beginner adult dancer.

 

[TontoK]

She skated for Cyprus in singles at the first Cranberry comp in Norwood. I fell in love, bought a Cyprus flag, and then she switched to ice dance for the US. I think it’s astonishing she’s picked it up so quickly but what do I know? But now I have a Cyprus flag with no one to fly it for. I threw my emergency stuffie to her (the one I couldn’t throw in Norwood) and it’s the first one since I got here that’s made it all the way to the ice. I got mild applause from the crowd and made the v for victory sign

Only mild applause?

Do those people not know who you are?

Your support of skaters is so admirable, you deserve a standing ovation every time you enter an arena!

 

[moonvine]

interesting- this is when I wish I knew more about ice dance than I do

I mean I’m not going to argue with Ben. Johnny yes. Ben no.

 

[Seven Sisters]

She skated for Cyprus in singles at the first Cranberry comp in Norwood. I fell in love, bought a Cyprus flag, and then she switched to ice dance for the US. I think it’s astonishing she’s picked it up so quickly but what do I know? But now I have a Cyprus flag with no one to fly it for. I threw my emergency stuffie to her (the one I couldn’t throw in Norwood) and it’s the first one since I got here that’s made it all the way to the ice. I got mild applause from the crowd and made the v for victory sign

Cyprus still has a really good Junior dance team, and MarIlena Kitromilis. Don’t put away that flag just yet!

 

[moonvine]

I caught the final dance!

I think I prefer Chock/Bates free dance of any other season over this one...

The crowd LOVED their free

 

[purplecat]

Congrats to Madi and Evan! They were sublime! I don't know how they do it, but every year I start out rather unsure about their free dance (yes, including snake dance and alien & astronaut) and midway through the season they make me fall in love with it. I like the changes they made even if it means reusing some moves.

Congrats to the rest of the podium! Green and Parsons - I enjoyed that much more than the beginning of the season too. Really really strong skate in a pressure situation. Carreira & Ponomarenko - so improved this year. And an amazing debut for Zingas & Kolesnik!

Also happy Wolfkostin and Chen got a redemption free dance... but sad to see Pate & Bye and Flores & Desyatov have big issues. Really love American ice dance and I hope Hawayek & Baker are back competing soon too!

 

[labgoat]

Congrats to Madi and Evan! They were sublime! I don't know how they do it, but every year I start out rather unsure about their free dance (yes, including snake dance and alien & astronaut) and midway through the season they make me fall in love with it. I like the changes they made even if it means reusing some moves.

Congrats to the rest of the podium! Green and Parsons - I enjoyed that much more than the beginning of the season too. Really really strong skate in a pressure situation. Carreira & Ponomarenko - so improved this year. And an amazing debut for Zingas & Kolesnik!

Also happy Wolfkostin and Chen got a redemption free dance... but sad to see Pate & Bye and Flores & Desyatov have big issues. Really love American ice dance and I hope Hawayek & Baker are back competing soon too!

At least those with issues were fluke mishaps and not lingering deficiencies. Easily forgotten.