Madison Chock & Evan Bates

[solar]

C/B Exhibition - TCC _ a Christopher Dean choreographed number _ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vObfSuIwVug

What an interesting exhibition! Very creative, for sure. I'd be so scared to wear sunglasses while skating though~

 

[Astrid56]

This Christopher Dean program is a bit avant-garde, edgy ... offbeat and too 'Torvill and Dean'. I would associate this number with Gilles and Poirier. Well, I love it that they are trying new styles.

 

[mylifeback]

Not crazy about this number, maybe it's the costumes? Or maybe just the whole thing. It was .... different for them, not sure it works. Hard to compete with the Beyonce ex, which is amazing and suits them perfectly. I really hope they work with Rohene again. But yeah, good for trying new things.

 

[Astrid56]

I am not crazy about the program too. It's very 'Torvill and Dean' and it is remarkable that Chris choreographed this number this way _ sort of a testament that he thought the two could do it as he envisioned. Chris is an amazing choreographer but he's known for choreographing programs (even his SOI numbers were playful, clever ... creative) that are rather impersonal, offbeat, and technical. I think the Shibs should use him for some of their numbers. Anyway, here's one number he choreographed that was so similar to this one _ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbkOrWP-9n0

 

[dorispulaski]

There were some crazy hard lifts in that program, for sure. I think it is their new SOI number?

Just a thought, but I think it is legal to skate with glasses on in competition, so perhaps sunglasses would be kool for a hiphop/blues SD, if that is what they decide to do? It was shocking how the glasses stayed on through all those lifts!

 

[Astrid56]

It is their 2nd SOI number (Beyonce - the other one). They do have some crazy hard lifts in this routine which they both execute effortlessly and, yeah, the sunglasses, surprisingly, stayed put. Madison's very flexible and versatile.

 

[bramweld]

It is their 2nd SOI number (Beyonce - the other one). They do have some crazy hard lifts in this routine which they both execute effortlessly and, yeah, the sunglasses, surprisingly, stayed put. Madison's very flexible and versatile.

Madison's flexibility is a bonus, but this is really the advantage of having a significant size difference between partners. Good for them!!

 

[dorispulaski]

C/B Exhibition - TCC _ a Christopher Dean choreographed number _ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vObfSuIwVug

I presume the soundtrack is a version of "Class of 99: Wear Sunscreen"?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwVVpwBKUp0

 

[Astrid56]

I presume the soundtrack is a version of "Class of 99: Wear Sunscreen"?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwVVpwBKUp0

Supposedly, the song was based on an article penned by Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune on June 1, 1997. Here's the link _ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/chi-schmich-sunscreen-column-column.html. I've now watched the routine probably five times and it's growing on me. It helps that they performed it so effortlessly - the lifts are just fantastic ... Maddie so feminine and Evan looking so adorably touristy reminding me of a [Hawaiian] haole. LOL.

As to which version, here's what I read:

There are four versions of the song: the original 7:09 minute mix from the album Baz Luhrmann Presents: Something for Everybody; a 1999 single release which features a 5:05 minute edit that lacks both choruses; "Geographic's Factor 15+ Mix" that runs for 4:42 minutes; and a "2007 Mix" of the original 7:09 minute version released on the 10th Anniversary Edition of the William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet soundtrack on which the opening words are changed to "Ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2007".

[Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wear_Sunscreen ]

 

[dorispulaski]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZUjg_8Q3-g


A version of the TCC FD with better sound!

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Hope it's okay to post this here - my review of the Anaheim SOI show with lots of photos of Madi and Evan and video of their pre-show Beyonce run-through

http://jennifercomeaux.blogspot.com/2016/05/stars-on-ice-2016.html

 

[dorispulaski]

Maddy and Evan's 2014 Olympic programs are on youtube again...Enjoy while they last.

2014 Olympics SD
https://youtu.be/Jyi2P0iODy4?t=639
2014 Olympics FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZYJH1WWFuc

and the SOI program with Meryl & Charlie and Alex & Maia to "Rise Up"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4NqsUwL4IM

SOI version of Wear Sunscreen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi1DuGMRKW8

 

[mylifeback]

OK, I admit the SOI Sunscreen program is growing on me.... lol

 

[Astrid56]

Madison just tweeted:

We're excited to announce our free dance this year will be to "Under Pressure" by #Queen and #DavidBowie!

Here's the video the music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUW_8cWG7YA

 

[Astrid56]

Wow, it looks like this program will be choreographed by Christoper Dean per this instagram posted 16 minutes ago by Madison: "chockolate02_New choreography got me feeling like... #ouch #ThanksChris #VacationIsComing" https://www.instagram.com/p/BFj3ZEXSDVE/?taken-by=chockolate02

 

[Astrid56]

Here's another video showing the lyrics of the song. So excited of this choice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ1a3TUq6v4

 

[TanithandBenFan]

I squealed like a little girl when I saw their music choice lol. I've been wanting someone to do an FD to this song for soooo long. I'm so glad it's Madi and Evan that chose it and that Christopher Dean is doing the choreography!!

 

[Astrid56]

Well, it's Christopher Dean - the choreographer of their FD. Evan confirmed it: "evan_bates_Wrapping up another amazing week in Christopher Dean's workshop. He's choreographed our new free dance set to "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie." I am so excited! https://www.instagram.com/p/BFkN7mqNchy/?taken-by=evan_bates

 

[skylark]

I am beyond ecstatic that Christopher Dean has choreographed their new free dance. I've been thinking Maddie and Evan needed some fresh eyes for choreography. Possibly the success Maia and Alex had with Tcherneshev helped convince Igor that it was time for an expanded vision for Maddie and Evan.

I adore both their Olympic year programs. Together they really showed M/E 's versatility, fun and passion.

 

[humbaba]

Happy Birthday to Madison Chock! A great skater and a beautiful woman. :luv17::luv17::luv17:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHXYi3nAAcn/