2012 NHK Trophy Free Dance | Golden Skate

2012 NHK Trophy Free Dance

auser

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Warm-Up Group 1
1 Xiaoyang YU / Chen WANG CHN 40.92
2 Xintong HUANG / Xun ZHENG CHN 45.99
3 Penny COOMES / Nicholas BUCKLAND GBR 46.72
4 Cathy REED / Chris REED JPN 48.33


Warm-Up Group 2
5 Nicole ORFORD / Thomas WILLIAMS CAN 49.76
6 Elena ILINYKH / Nikita KATSALAPOV RUS 59.96
7 Maia SHIBUTANI / Alex SHIBUTANI USA 60.84
8 Meryl DAVIS / Charlie WHITE USA 69.86

Live Result: http://www.isuresults.com/results/gpjpn2012/SEG008.HTM

possible stream: http://tvonsite.org/index.php?kanal=sport2 Cnopt 2
 
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bigsisjiejie

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Nov 22, 2009
I'm liking Yu/Wang's program better than some of their previous FD's, especially the choreography. ISU says Camerlengo did the choreo--which would explain things.
 

auser

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Dec 5, 2009
H/Z have a pleasant presence on ice, if a bit slow. But I hope they rethink those music cuts to Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
 

tulosai

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Dec 21, 2011
I like Coombs and Buckland actually. Really energetic and good lines in general. That one lift is a bit crazy for me but overall a really solid effort.
 

Mrs. P

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I like Coombs and Buckland actually. Really energetic and good lines in general. That one lift is a bit crazy for me but overall a really solid effort.

I think they did that program a lot better here than at Cup of Russia.

ETA: Just realized that NHK is like a COR reunion of sorts. Half of the teams here (I/K, Shibs, O/W and C/B) were at COR.
 

blue_idealist

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I like Coombs and Buckland actually. Really energetic and good lines in general. That one lift is a bit crazy for me but overall a really solid effort.

I like them too. I'm not sure exactly what the theme of the FD was, since I blinked and missed the part when the name of the music came up, but it was good.
 

bigsisjiejie

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Nov 22, 2009
I'm perplexed and frustrated by the Chinese dance teams. These two couples have been around long enough, they should have been improving a lot more than what's being put out on the ice. And their scores seem to be going backward. I know they are good skaters and have more talent than we're seeing. Coaching limitations? Do these two need more than just a western choreographer and also need a different primary coaching situation?....all theoretical of course, since the Chinese Fed mostly insists on doing things their own way.
 

tulosai

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Dec 21, 2011
I like them too. I'm not sure exactly what the theme of the FD was, since I blinked and missed the part when the name of the music came up, but it was good.

Not gonna lie I don't really get the theme either, but I enjoyed watching them and that's good enough for me for now :) I agree with everyone who said they thought he program was better here than at CoR.
 

bigsisjiejie

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I like Coombs and Buckland actually. Really energetic and good lines in general. That one lift is a bit crazy for me but overall a really solid effort.

To me, C/B are sloppy and most of their contact skating is side by side or killian-type holds, which seems a bit easy. I do think they are coming along and would like to see a strong GBR team and worthy successors to the Kerrs. They're not top drawer soup yet though.
 

tulosai

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To me, C/B are sloppy and most of their contact skating is side by side or killian-type holds, which seems a bit easy. I do think they are coming along and would like to see a strong GBR team and worthy successors to the Kerrs. They're not top drawer soup yet though.

Yes, the holds need work. I don't think they are that sloppy anymore though they surely could improve (and I hope they will). They aren't one of my favorites don't get me wrong, but I do like watching them now and hope they'll continue to improve.
 

Mrs. P

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The Reeds were pleasant to watch....but I think their tech was a bit lacking. I'd put them behind C/B.
 

bigsisjiejie

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Nov 22, 2009
Hey I like the Reed's program! Something different for a change. Cool dress, too. Agree on the tech-lite though.
 

tulosai

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Dec 21, 2011
I think the Reeds have improved a LOT this year. I don't feel a great connection between them and the music here but the audience seemed to love it so maybe that's just me.
 

blue_idealist

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Feb 25, 2006
I was pleasantly surprised the Reeds skated to that (even though that music is somewhat overused). Interesting costumes! I would have them behind Coomes and Buckland..
 
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