Oh, that's wonderful news. I didn't expect to see them so quickly and look forward to the debut of their programs.^ They are listed to compete in ACI per Skate Canada’s website.
Kaitlyn and Andrew - class, sophistication, maturity, a quiet seduction wrapped in silky package that I wish would last more that just 3 minutes, definitely the best RD I saw so far this season. What I love the most is how non-literal this dance, their interpretation, expression felt despite beaten up ad nauseum Libertango theme. The program somehow felt fresh in its intimacy, little details full of meaning, purpose of doing them - there was nothing flashy, too obvious about the image aside of being passionate here and now; I feel like this kind of natural emotion going so in synch with the character of dance is a rarity nowadays, but WeaPo achieve it. I like how movement compliments the music, not overshadowing it: sharp, clinical movement of their legs going together with beautiful frames in their upper bodies with lovely, continued flow in motion overall. Loved the rhythmical accentuation, especially with tempo change in step sequence with some Tango-stylized movement, the pattern was spacious, precise and lovely set in the music (loved particularly the exit from it), for now the best 'new' lift (waiting for PSquared though!) with great fluidity in changing positions. One thing is to have a great program, beautifully set to the music, another one is to fill this shape with a substance that will make a difference, impact, make a revelation from just creation - and for me WeaPo did it with Tango theme in this RD; the music with this choreo seems quite simplistic and straightforward (so it is easy to recognize Tango core influences there), but the essence is about both physical and expressive chemistry going between them, how their bodies align (even when they are apart) , lean towards each other, how they responded to every movement of the other one, this emotions bubbling under the surface, provoking, teasing them and us like Ted said. I am impressed by how detailed, attentive their partnering was (like Andrew's leading in the pattern), nothing was rushed, a lot of polish and nuance in both execution and interpretation area of performance which proves a great maturity and well-thought concept, vision of the dance. And for me they showed that a Tango can have variety on ice, that slower and quicker parts can be equally interesting, equally strong and that it can feel genuine, natural, deep, not evoking momentary emotions, fake gestures full of unecessary drama just for program's sake. I feel that from some time they are trying to adapt dance style in SD, now RD, to their personal aesthetic and signature features as a team, but never trying to prevail over it - this RD is such sophisticated example of that.
I can appreciate the intention in the FD (Tribute to their friend Denis Ten) but I am a bit underwhelmed by the choreography itself. It lack the originality they usually bring to the field. Sorry!
http://figureskating-in-color.tumbl...i-guess-this-sketch-is-acceptable-it-was-done I made this brushpen sketch today.
Loved their performance at Autumn Classic and will miss them on the GP circuit this season. :luv17:
So beautiful! Like it's beautiful squared, because they're extremely beautiful, and so is your sketch!