2022-23 US Ice Dance
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Many are hoping so.
Hmm then maybe the Olys are realistic. She is awfully good and they are mostly likely about the same age.
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I really liked the duo of her with Grigory Smirmov (I enjoyed him with his former Russian partner as well). Unfortunately they didn't have too many competitions before he got injured and ultimately retired. It is really a shame she doesn't have a partner if she'd still like to continue.
ITA I thought she was a very precocious and gifted jr. And yes they were a really good team. I would love to see her with a new partner - an equally talented one.
(Cross-posting from the Junior Worlds thread.)
Very much looking forward to seeing what happens in ice dancing. The US is fielding some interesting competitors that could play spoilers, although the top three teams (CAN, CZE, KOR) are strong, well-prepared, and all with fantastic free dances.
The battle for bronze is huge, because of this junior worlds being the determining competition for the Youth Olympic Games next January in Korea. For the US, in 2012 Parsons/Parsons were 4th; in 2016 Lewis/Bye earned a YOG silver medal; in 2020, Wolfkostin/Chen earned a bronze medal. Only 12 teams compete in the ice dance portion of each YOG, and the US has sent one team each time. In 2012, Russia sent two teams. In 2016, both Russia and Ukraine sent two teams. In 2020, both Russia and Canada sent two teams.
The interesting thing is that none of the top competitors (from CAN, CZE, KOR, USA) can compete in the upcoming games due to the age restrictions (must be between 15 and 18 years of age by 31 December 2024, even though the games take place at the beginning of the year in January). So, IMHO, a very high-stakes week for federations in terms of YOG placements.
Very much looking forward to seeing what happens in ice dancing. The US is fielding some interesting competitors that could play spoilers, although the top three teams (CAN, CZE, KOR) are strong, well-prepared, and all with fantastic free dances.
The battle for bronze is huge, because of this junior worlds being the determining competition for the Youth Olympic Games next January in Korea. For the US, in 2012 Parsons/Parsons were 4th; in 2016 Lewis/Bye earned a YOG silver medal; in 2020, Wolfkostin/Chen earned a bronze medal. Only 12 teams compete in the ice dance portion of each YOG, and the US has sent one team each time. In 2012, Russia sent two teams. In 2016, both Russia and Ukraine sent two teams. In 2020, both Russia and Canada sent two teams.
The interesting thing is that none of the top competitors (from CAN, CZE, KOR, USA) can compete in the upcoming games due to the age restrictions (must be between 15 and 18 years of age by 31 December 2024, even though the games take place at the beginning of the year in January). So, IMHO, a very high-stakes week for federations in terms of YOG placements.
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Oh NO. I had adopted them last year.
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US Season 2023-24 starts with the National Qualifying Series
Lake Placid Ice Dance, Jul 31-Aug 2
Silicon Valley Open, Aug 3-5
Challenge Cup, Sep 21-24
Since that announcement s fourth event has been added:
Dallas Classic, Jul 14-17, which will be the opening event.
Lake Placid Ice Dance, Jul 31-Aug 2
Silicon Valley Open, Aug 3-5
Challenge Cup, Sep 21-24
Since that announcement s fourth event has been added:
Dallas Classic, Jul 14-17, which will be the opening event.
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And for Dance Day, nine senior US teams tell us about their favorite RD rhythm choices.
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Drawing from ballroom dancing, ice dance is competed in pairs and incorporates social dances. Teams complete difficult dance patterns, step sequences and maneuvers
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I'm surprised the newly formed partnership of Wolfkostin/ Tsarevski is not being discussed in this thread. It has been mentioned in the 'retirements and new partnerships' thread. But this would be the perfect place to have a discussion, as their pairing will surely impact the senior ice dance scene going forward. They are training with MIDA in Detroit. Katarina posted about her new prospects twice on Instagram. Here's her most recent entry:
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Katarina Wolfkostin on Instagram: "New beginnings . . The last few months have been a time of tremendous change for me. I tried to stay open and focused- skills, goals, really just working on improving whatever I can. And I got to know some really
katarinawolfkostin on May 20, 2023: "New beginnings . . The last few months have been a time of tremendous change for me. I tried to stay open and focused- skills, ..."
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Ok where do I even start on this pairing! Let’s begin with how Dimitry suddenly left his dance partner Isabella with no word of his whereabouts. They had a very close working relationship and had a very bright future ahead of them in the skating world! He suddenly disappeared and Isabella was distraught trying to find him on social media. Now he suddenly shows up and is in a new skating partnership with Katarina. Very confusing little bit of history…..good luck to Kat! Glad that Isabella has found a stable partnership with Ivan…….they look very promising together!I'm surprised the newly formed partnership of Wolfkostin/ Tsarevski is not being discussed in this thread. It has been mentioned in the 'retirements and new partnerships' thread. But this would be the perfect place to have a discussion, as their pairing will surely impact the senior ice dance scene going forward. They are training with MIDA in Detroit. Katarina posted about her new prospects twice on Instagram. Here's her most recent entry:
Katarina Wolfkostin on Instagram: "New beginnings . . The last few months have been a time of tremendous change for me. I tried to stay open and focused- skills, goals, really just working on improving whatever I can. And I got to know some really
katarinawolfkostin on May 20, 2023: "New beginnings . . The last few months have been a time of tremendous change for me. I tried to stay open and focused- skills, ..."
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^^ Yes @ZeldaJo21, this was discussed a bit in the other thread. I had said, and Katarina's recent comments seem to evidence, that Dimitry apparently truly desired to continue competing, but something mysterious and unknown occurred that kept him from continuing, or forced him to stop for awhile. It's unclear, but hopefully he's explained at least some of it satisfactorily to his new partner and coaches. I can't imagine them going forward without assurances that he's truly committed to pursuing a competitive career.
I'm not sure, but perhaps Dima saw how well Isabella has bounced back and that she's doing so well with Ivan Desyatov. Maybe her resilience and success in the face of despair, somehow helped Dima to overcome his struggles and inspired his return? Who knows?
I'm not sure, but perhaps Dima saw how well Isabella has bounced back and that she's doing so well with Ivan Desyatov. Maybe her resilience and success in the face of despair, somehow helped Dima to overcome his struggles and inspired his return? Who knows?
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Sharing the latest news from Bella & Vanya in this thread. They are trying to raise money, needed to obtain Vanya's release. This news was initially posted and discussed in Country/ Coach Switch thread:
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They have been thanking their supporters, and fortunately are now halfway to reaching the amount needed to surmount the obstacles confronting them. Support from the skating community has been tremendous, as news of their dilemma has spread. Fingers-crossed that they will be able to move forward and compete internationally this fall.
Isabella Flores on Instagram: "I have some hard news to share: As some of you know, Vanya and I are not eligible to represent the US internationally. This is due to the fact that Vanya competed for Belarus Skating Union two seasons ago— typically mo
6,066 likes, 134 comments - isabellaflores_ on June 4, 2023: "I have some hard news to share: As some of you know, Vanya and I are not eligible to represent the US internationally. This is due to th..."
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Direct link to their gofundme page:
Bella & Vanya's Future in Figure Skating, organized by Isabella Flores
Bella & Vanya's Future in Figure Skating Some may know that Vanya represented… Isabella Flores needs your support for Bella & Vanya's Future in Figure Skating
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They have been thanking their supporters, and fortunately are now halfway to reaching the amount needed to surmount the obstacles confronting them. Support from the skating community has been tremendous, as news of their dilemma has spread. Fingers-crossed that they will be able to move forward and compete internationally this fall.
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Please post in the 2023-24 thread here:
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2023-24 US Ice Dance
Last season's thread: https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/threads/2022-23-us-ice-dance.92687/ ASSIGNMENTS Grand Prix Events Skate America Skate Canada Grand Prix de France Cup of China Grand Prix of Espoo NHK Trophy Grand Prix Fina Chock/Bates Green/Parsons TBA Brown/Brown Pate/Bye...
