The dance is the Tango Romantica
The order of skate and confirmation of the schedule is not yet posted.
Andrea CHONG / Guillame GFELLER CAN
I have not seen them compete this year so far. They were 4th in the CD at Canadian Nationals last year, behind V&M, C&P, and W&P.
Tessa VIRTUE / Scott MOIR CAN
V&M skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
First place in CD: 38.41 19.44 18.97 7.65 7.40 7.65 7.70 0.00
Kaitlyn WEAVER / Andrew POJE CAN
W&P skated previously at CoC, so and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Fifth Place in CD: 30.40 15.58 14.82 5.95 5.70 6.05 6.10 0.00
Nathalie PECHALAT / Fabian BOURZAT FRA
P&B skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Third in CD: 35.53 17.96 17.57 7.10 6.75 7.25 7.10 0.00
Carolina HERMANN / Daniel HERMANN GER
The Hermanns skated the Tangor Romantica at CoR. Here's how they did:
Ninth Place in CD: 25.54 13.56 11.98 5.05 4.55 4.75 4.80 0.00 #3
They also skated the TR at Nebelhorn, scoring 26.13, which was 10th in the CD. They skated recently at NRW Trophy, receiving 29.18 in the GW in the CD (3rd)
Federica FAIELLA / Massimo SCALI ITA
F&S skated previously at CoC and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Third Place in CD: 35.37 17.96 17.41 7.00 6.70 7.05 7.20 0.00
Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV RUS
B&S skated the Tango Romantica at NHK. Here's how they did:
Third Place in CD: 31.72 16.54 15.18 6.25 5.75 6.15 6.20 0.00
Madison HUBBELL / Keiffer HUBBELL USA
The Hubbells skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Seventh Place in CD 27.17 14.04 13.13 5.35 5.05 5.40 5.25 0.00
Emily SAMUELSON / Evan BATES USA
S&B skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Fourth Place in CD: 31.11 15.90 15.21 6.25 5.85 6.05 6.20 0.00
Here are the Major Errors and points in the Tango Romantica from ISU communication 1567 (August 2009) p. 10:
http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=1442
I'll copy in the tech info from NHK, for those that might have missed it, or in case you'd like a reminder what step 35 b was :
The order of skate and confirmation of the schedule is not yet posted.
Andrea CHONG / Guillame GFELLER CAN
I have not seen them compete this year so far. They were 4th in the CD at Canadian Nationals last year, behind V&M, C&P, and W&P.
Tessa VIRTUE / Scott MOIR CAN
V&M skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
First place in CD: 38.41 19.44 18.97 7.65 7.40 7.65 7.70 0.00
Kaitlyn WEAVER / Andrew POJE CAN
W&P skated previously at CoC, so and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Fifth Place in CD: 30.40 15.58 14.82 5.95 5.70 6.05 6.10 0.00
Nathalie PECHALAT / Fabian BOURZAT FRA
P&B skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Third in CD: 35.53 17.96 17.57 7.10 6.75 7.25 7.10 0.00
Carolina HERMANN / Daniel HERMANN GER
The Hermanns skated the Tangor Romantica at CoR. Here's how they did:
Ninth Place in CD: 25.54 13.56 11.98 5.05 4.55 4.75 4.80 0.00 #3
They also skated the TR at Nebelhorn, scoring 26.13, which was 10th in the CD. They skated recently at NRW Trophy, receiving 29.18 in the GW in the CD (3rd)
Federica FAIELLA / Massimo SCALI ITA
F&S skated previously at CoC and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Third Place in CD: 35.37 17.96 17.41 7.00 6.70 7.05 7.20 0.00
Ekaterina BOBROVA / Dmitri SOLOVIEV RUS
B&S skated the Tango Romantica at NHK. Here's how they did:
Third Place in CD: 31.72 16.54 15.18 6.25 5.75 6.15 6.20 0.00
Madison HUBBELL / Keiffer HUBBELL USA
The Hubbells skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Seventh Place in CD 27.17 14.04 13.13 5.35 5.05 5.40 5.25 0.00
Emily SAMUELSON / Evan BATES USA
S&B skated previously at TEB, and so have not done the Tango Romantica this season. Here's how they did in the Golden Waltz:
Fourth Place in CD: 31.11 15.90 15.21 6.25 5.85 6.05 6.20 0.00
Here are the Major Errors and points in the Tango Romantica from ISU communication 1567 (August 2009) p. 10:
http://isu.sportcentric.net/db//files/serve.php?id=1442
TANGO ROMANTICA
MAJOR ERRORS GOE (other errors are minor)
Sections 1 & 4 (steps 1 –16)
Steps 1– 3
Dance not started on count four * Double-threes (“Helicopter”) not skated
correctly and in unison, axis not maintained between couple
the Step 3 not skated on count two *
Steps 5– 6
Lady´s LBO-sw3 and opCho and the Man´s “Tw” not on clean, distinct edges
Step 9
Not started as a CR followed by a visible change of edge for both partners
Tw1 for Lady not turned fully, or scraped, skidded or jumped
Steps 14 Lady and 14a,b Man
Man’s ClMo and Lady’s RFI3 not on clean correct edges or scraped, skidded or jumped.
Base Value per sequence 2.9 3.2
Sections 2 & 5 (steps 17 – 32)
Step 22
Either partner not skating Rk on correct edges on a well rounded lobe, or turn
scraped, skidded or jumped
Steps 26– 27
Not continuous and deep curves for both partners in closed position during the
cross rolls before the “step over”
Steps 28– 31
The “step over” not held on two feet for 2 beats *
Lobe to lobe transition not clean, with the three turn (turned on count 3) not skated around the same axis staying in closed position. *
Base Value per Sequence 1.6 2.3
Sections 3 & 6 (steps 33 – 49)
Step 35a
Outside edges not clean, - scraped, skidded or jumped on Lady´s Rk turned on count 4 *
Steps 35b– 37b
Man´s SwclCho not skated on clean, correct edges, - or scraped, skidded or jumped
clCho for Lady not turned on clean, correct edges on count 3* as Man changes edge
Steps 44– 45
Partners are not skating strong, deep, well rounded lobes controlling their own circles during the smooth change of hold
Lady´s clCho not skated on clean and correct edges
Lady´s Tw1 and Man´s three turn not skated tightly and quickly on count 4 * or
scraped, skidded or jumped.
Base Value per sequence: 2.4 3.1
KEY POINTS OF COMPONENTS
Skating Skills Ice coverage without visible pushing; cleanness and sureness of steps; strongly curved well rounded lobes; lobe to lobe transitions well controlled; controlled body weight changes; light knee action; clean, tight, crisp footwork.
Performance Perfect vertical and horizontal unison; good carriage and style; controlled body action; nicely matched free legs; balance in performance between partners.
Interpretation Expression of the typical changes between the soft and strong character of the rhythm, relationship between partners reflecting the lyrical mood of this Tango. Well-defined and strong edges should be skated with a lot of character using good knee action, tight, clean footwork with matching free leg movements. For good presentation and interpretation the body style and movements should reflect Tango rhythm.
Timing Very precise and crisp timing, exact beat value for each step, sometimes syncopated to bring out the Tango character.
* NOTE: As Accuracy and Timing are inseparable in Compulsory Dances, timing mistakes shall be reflected in
both, GOE and Components marks
I'll copy in the tech info from NHK, for those that might have missed it, or in case you'd like a reminder what step 35 b was :
A quick review of the Tango Romantica:
Ice-dance.com has the correct descriptions and layout of the dance:
http://www.ice-dance.com/reference/compulsories/
[Step Chart One]
http://www.ice-dance.com/reference/c...rom-chart1.gif
[Step Chart Two]
http://www.ice-dance.com/reference/c...rom-chart2.gif
[Pattern Lady]
http://www.ice-dance.com/reference/c...ngoromlady.gif
[Pattern Man]
http://www.ice-dance.com/reference/c...ngorom-man.gif
Music - Tango 4/4
Temp - 28 measures of 4 beats per minute; 112 beats per minute
Pattern - Optional
Duration - The time required to skate 2 sequences is 1:43 min
Quote (from ice-dance.com):
"This is a romantic sinuous dance which expresses the soft, lyrical interpretive characteristics of the Tango. It must be skated with deep edges. Foot and body movements must be deliberate and convey a sense of dignity approaching arrogance. Very erect carriage, precise timing, and continuous flow must be maintained. The difficulty of the steps should not be revealed in awkward or stressed upper body positions. Finally, coordination of free leg movements is essential to avoid a tangled, confused effect."
The dance was invented by Ludmilla Pakhomova, Alexander Gorshkov and Elena Tchaikovskaya.
First Performance - Moscow, 1974
To see good performances of this dance:
Linichuk & Karponosov, Olympics 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3JtWL61fco
Klimova & Ponomarenko, Worlds 1992
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FVOmpEaZEw
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