2015 Skate America Ice Dance FD Oct 24

[whatif]

Yes. That's still behind.

I did not say they would beat them.

 

[whatif]

I have no idea who will win Worlds this year if P/C aren't back by then. Maybe C/L again?

C/B still have the edge. But this is open. Good opportunity for a Russian team.

 

[Kittosuni]

You can tell the influence of D/W in Vikita's program. I think Marina just found her new superstar team. Bye2 shibutanis

 

[caitie]

It's weird, the tech panel seems like it was a lot harsher last night than tonight. Chock and Bates got Level 4 twizzles and .70 positive GOE for that, even though she actually got so close she touched him. And overall the levels seem generous.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

I did not say they would beat them.

"Anyway if not for 2 deductions, S/K could have caught them."

Um, could have caught them = could have beat them.

Could have caught up to them = could have gotten closer to them, which is what I think what you meant (although say what you mean, and mean what you say ).

 

[slider11]

Interesting last group in the ice dance FD. Kaitlin and Jean -Luc showed such beauty and maturity in their performance. I love the sophistication and purpose in their movements. Piper and Paul also did well. I like the kinky, modern music but would really like Piper to find another costume. Maybe both in a simple black. The weird patterns on her legs are distracting. I also am not in love with the "piggy back" lift at the end. But overalll, a very interesting team! Viktoria and Nikita really came out "guns blazing". Their speed and confidence were excellent. They can cool back a little with that OOT drippy eyes to each other. But overall so much better than last year. Madison and Evan. Well, they won. Frankly I just don't have the same feel for this team as National Champions. But I suppose it was sufficient to win tonight. I still feel like there are other teams that will challenge them for the top spot. Time will tell.

 

[blue_idealist]

C/B still have the edge. But this is open. Good opportunity for a Russian team.

I/Z I hope... although it could be B/S... after all, they did medal before and they're looking good.

 

[whatif]

"Anyway if not for 2 deductions, S/K could have caught them."

Um, could have caught them = could have beat them.

Could have caught up to them = could have gotten closer to them.

Oh dear, bye.

 

[Bumdid]

You can tell the influence of D/W in Vikita's program. I think Marina just found her new superstar team. Bye2 shibutanis

You know she's drawing up a list of romance themed music about young love :dance:

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Oh dear, bye.

Well, be more accurate with what you say, and then you won't get corrected.

 

[whatif]

I/Z I hope... although it could be B/S... after all, they did medal before and they're looking good.

I/Z have Gold winning programmes and B/S keep delaying their comeback. Not sure.

 

[Sweet Dream]

for Victoria and Nikita! What a breathtaking and beautiful dance!

 

[whatif]

Well, be more accurate with what you say, and then you won't get corrected.

Ok, bye.

 

[balladeno1]

Victoria's dress is

Didn't her dress have a rip on the side of it? Maybe it was intentional. "Sinful Cats" were wonderful!

 

[Bumdid]

I/Z have Gold winning programmes and B/S keep delaying their comeback. Not sure.

Unfortunately, I don't think I/Z's short dance is that good. Their free skate is a bit stronger though.

 

[chameleon]

This competition was very interesting. We'll see how the other Russians score over the next couple weeks, but S/K definitely made a good case to be on the Euros team, at the very least. I'm not a fan of their FD music, but they skated very well and have made several improvements over the past few months. They've clearly really been at work these past ten months.

 

[Kittosuni]

You know she's drawing up a list of romance themed music about young love :dance:

Why not? It suits Vikita well. This is the best route Vikita should go.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Loved the colour of Viktoria's dress but I agree with whoever said it looked like Prom Night 101.

Madison's dress however is way nicer than what she wore at Nebelhorn, and lovely in general.

 

[Bumdid]

Why not? It suits Vikita well. This is the best route Vikita should go.

Not saying that it's a bad thing Just a joke on how much Zoueva loves romantic themes

 

[Kutien]

1 Madison CHOCK / Evan BATES USA 173.22 1 1 video
2 Victoria SINITSINA / Nikita KATSALAPOV RUS 162.21 2 2
3 Piper GILLES / Paul POIRIER CAN 157.58 3 3 video
4 Kaitlin HAWAYEK / Jean-Luc BAKER USA 150.69 4 4 video
5 Anastasia CANNUSCIO / Colin MCMANUS USA 143.67 6 5 video
6 Anna YANOVSKAYA / Sergey MOZGOV RUS 140.92 5 6 video
7 Alexandra NAZAROVA / Maxim NIKITIN UKR 135.60 7 7 video
8 Shiyue WANG / Xinyu LIU CHN 129.59 8 8 video