There is an article on icenetwork regarding the potential rhythms for next season. Rhumba for Seniors and Cha Cha for Juniors. I spoke with Bob Horen at Nationals about it but he said it was not official until the IDTC meets this summer, and it could be changed. Apparently, the committee is looking for emphasis on the step sequences of some of the compulsories but also looking to allow more interpretive aspects to be a part of the SD.
Wow, interesting. Thanks for the info.
Rumba would be a big advantage for Voir if they keep competing.
I think a jive or a swing set would be a lot of fun to have, but a Rhumba really works in Yana and Fedor's advantage, then again I LOVE for them to do a swing set.
I want the Midnight Blues!
And then the Finnstep!
Rumba is one of the more sensual dances so that will make it a bit harder on brother/sister teams.
They dance it in rumba places. Brothers and sisters I mean.Originally Posted by BackStage Barbie
The steps of the rhumba CD from which they will be using for judging purposes is not at all sensual. The CD emphasizes deep edges. Skaters will be able to use other Latin rhythms as well, (except tango and paso doble). I don't think brother/sister teams will be greatly disadvantaged here.
The Carribbean dances are NOT shake your A$$. That's a hollywood version picked up by Maxim on DWTS.
The Rhumba is in reply to the American Fox Trot, but it is done to a much slower beat and rhythm. It's a very sensuous slow dance for the dancing couple. By no means should it turn into a European waltz or a glitzy DWTS type.
The Cha Cha is like a time step in tap dancing.
Any dance is better than Waltz for memeh really gettin' tired of pretty pastel costumes and super-glaring smiles
I'd rather they picked a lot more difficult compulsory than rhumba for the seniors.
Plus I can't say I'm thrilled by Cha Cha Congeleda for the juniors. IMO Cha cha is the dance that has been least successfully translated to ice by anybody. Anyone who thinks cha cha works well should check out the FD of Gorshkova & Butikov this season, or the 1981 OSP's at Worlds (Cha cha), all of which were quite awful as cha chas.
I'm thinking they're picking an easier pattern dance because the GW has really separated the pack as to who can do it and who really can't.
If they're going to do the rhumba, I'd like to see them pick one circuit of Rhumba D'Amore that they never implemented as a CD that was a take off on T&D's 1994 OSP. That would give everyone an even start, since the only teams who ever learned it for demonstration purposes have pretty much retired.
Doris - It's not the difficulty in the Rhumba, it's all about the sensuousness of the Rhumba. It's one of those closing close numbers to dance to just before the cabaret, bar, banquet, or party closes. It's not a flashy dance for all to see. It's just between a man and a woman. Unlike Single FS, I believe the age group in Ice Dance can handle it. I would not like to see the Juniors que se que sex? with a puzzledlook on their faces. At least in the Tango they can fake it.
I do agree with you on cha cha. It just doesn't work with Ice Dance.
The Rhumba CD is the fastest of the senior CD's - it's over in a flash. Skaters might be better off adding a samba, mambo or meringue.Doris - It's not the difficulty in the Rhumba, it's all about the sensuousness of the Rhumba. It's one of those closing close numbers to dance to just before the cabaret, bar, banquet, or party closes. It's not a flashy dance for all to see. It's just between a man and a woman. Unlike Single FS, I believe the age group in Ice Dance can handle it. I would not like to see the Juniors que se que sex? with a puzzled
I do agree with you on cha cha. It just doesn't work with Ice Dance.
Groan. I hate Latin dances on ice. It's rarely done well.
I assume that the Dance Committe of the ISU decided to change the tempo of the Rhumba. They will have to use music that is not real Rhumba music. Why call it a Rhumba?
Yes, including N.Americans. The best Latin dancers are indeed from the Carribbean Islands, and those that know Latin dances.
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