NBC will broadcast the Exhibition Gala today 1-3 pm Eastern Standard Time.
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NBC will broadcast the Exhibition Gala today 1-3 pm Eastern Standard Time.
I was not sure where to post this info. Mods feel free to move.
Last edited by demarinis5; 02-02-2013 at 10:06 AM.
For now, in The Edge, to be sure everyone knows to check their TV schedule. Later, I'll put it in US Nationals folder.
Thanks for the reminder!
Bum deal didnt know. Was at the Tustumena 200 today.
You really didn't miss much. I know the skaters are tired after the competition, and the lighting is different, and they're already focusing on 4CC and WC (or they're coming to grips that their competitive season is over)... but really, it was a series of fairly uninspiring routines. I like skating a lot, but I was bored.
I usually dont do Galas unless they are at Colorado Springs cause the Broadmoor club does a great job putting out its own skaters, but today I couldnt even watch it today cause my local affilicate in Spokane decided to put on golf, wheel of fortune, and a kids program.
Doesnt seem like I missed much. At events, Howard and I usually take that time to go to a restaurant and have a last supper together.
Originally Posted by TontoK
Boooooooooooooooooooring. Although the highlight for me was Jeremy Abbott's exhibition. He really is the cream of our crop. I feel doubly bad he isn't going to Worlds. Haven't changed my opinion about Max Aaron except was turned off by his "sleeve tattoos!" The Shibutanis are always entertaining and their program was cute. Gracie Gold has soooooooooooooooooo much potential. What can I say about Charlie and Meryl other than they're fabulous. The rest of the show was a snoozer.
I was only able to catch the last 4 routines - Castelli & Shnapir, Max Aaron, Ashley Wagner, & Davis & White
Castelli & Shnapir did their "I'm Feeling Good" routine with the really fabulous head banger with Marissa doing flying arm motions while being swung around by the feet. They've had this number for quite a while, but it's always thrilling.
Aaron skated, wearing a white T Shirt with sleeve tattoos (or else he really has sleeve tattoos) to "Black Betty." I believe he has had this exhibition for a while. He must have been tired or something, because most of the jumps were not well landed-I've lost track of the schedule, but was the men's just before the gala? If so I quite understand. He had some interaction or other with a fan in the audience.
I've got to admit, I don't remember what Ashley skated to at all.
Meryl & Charlie skated to "Melt Into You," a brand new number for them. (And thank goodness, because I was way beyond tired of their Adele number.) They have been working on the "acting on ice" part of ice dance this year, and this exhibition definitely is part of that effort. You could see the newness in spots, but I thought it was fabulous too.
I assume it was 'Tightrope', which was her exhibition on the GP? Awesome dress, but I can't get into exhibition programs to generic pop music. Ashley's done Miley Cyrus, J Lo, Christina Aguilera... Pretty forgettable programs, what a contrast to her competitive programs. I'm still waiting for her to come up with an exhibition that really suits her. But I guess choreographing gala numbers isn't high on her priority list.I've got to admit, I don't remember what Ashley skated to at all.
The tattoo sleeves were fake lol. I saw them up close.I was only able to catch the last 4 routines - Castelli & Shnapir, Max Aaron, Ashley Wagner, & Davis & White
Castelli & Shnapir did their "I'm Feeling Good" routine with the really fabulous head banger with Marissa doing flying arm motions while being swung around by the feet. They've had this number for quite a while, but it's always thrilling.
Aaron skated, wearing a white T Shirt with sleeve tattoos (or else he really has sleeve tattoos) to "Black Betty." I believe he has had this exhibition for a while. He must have been tired or something, because most of the jumps were not well landed-I've lost track of the schedule, but was the men's just before the gala? If so I quite understand. He had some interaction or other with a fan in the audience.
I've got to admit, I don't remember what Ashley skated to at all.
Meryl & Charlie skated to "Melt Into You," a brand new number for them. (And thank goodness, because I was way beyond tired of their Adele number.) They have been working on the "acting on ice" part of ice dance this year, and this exhibition definitely is part of that effort. You could see the newness in spots, but I thought it was fabulous too.
I actually thought it was good. It was really entertaining compared to the Disson shows anyway. I can barely watch those anymore.
That's what Galas always are at competitions. I would never waste my time attending one nowadays.
I saw just the last four or five numbers also, and I'm really sorry I missed Jeremy. I was not at all impressed by Max Aaron, but maybe it was because he was tired. I sure hope those tattoos are erasable.
Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aEIrdkgHac
Summary: It was completely different! He didn't skate in an overly emotive fashion to a dreary pop solo almost guaranteed to put the viewer to sleep. He skated to Pink Floyd and rocked the house! The jumps had amazing flow! People were really in to it! This highly energetic program had the crowd leapiing to it's feet in a prolonged standing ovation.
Just kidding.
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