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Gabriella Papadakis & Guillaume Cizeron

Thanks a lot, maya1985. Unfortunately, I can't see the photos for now. I downloaded and installed the AFP app on my phone, put it on my home screen (as it asked), but the photos are still not opening for me. Instead, a login screen appears (as it did before installing the app). I guess I have to register on it somewhere to be able to see the photos - if I will be able to find where to do that. Or I'll just have to wait until I get home and to my computer. Maybe I will have better luck with viewing the photos on it.
 
Thanks a lot, maya1985. Unfortunately, I can't see the photos for now. I downloaded and installed the AFP app on my phone, put it on my home screen (as it asked), but the photos are still not opening for me. Instead, a login screen appears (as it did before installing the app). I guess I have to register on it somewhere to be able to see the photos - if I will be able to find where to do that. Or I'll just have to wait until I get home and to my computer. Maybe I will have better luck with viewing the photos on it.

You don't have to be registered to view the photos, but you'll probably have to view it on your computer. Anyway, I found some of the pics on Tumblr as well, so here you go: http://papadakis-cizeron.tumblr.com/post/165849513146/gabriella-papadakis-and-guillaume-cizeron-in
 
I feel like I might spontaneously combust in excitement any time now :hap85: :rofl: Do we know for sure that the SD won't be broadcasted?
 
I have been away from the forum for a bit, but now that I have mostly caught up, I must say I am so excited about their choices, especially Moonlight Sonata...I can just picture it, though I know to expect to be surprised as well!!!!
 
The feeling when you're listening to Ed Sheeran on Youtube and stumble upon an edit of your favourite team skating to one of his songs :biggrin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYe-CcEeqE4

Can't believe that the video has over 700k hits, that's insane!

With that being said... TODAY is the day when we see Gaby and Guillaume skating to Ed Sheeran for real, and I'm sure it's going to be magical. :hap10:
 
Thanks to everyone for news and discussions. Can't wait to see their new dances. :clap:
If anyone can watch new video on afpforum or read new article in L'Équipe please share the details with us :) :bow:

Here you go at least for a translation of L'equipe's article:

From the first seconds, everybody recognizes their SD music, the catchy Shape of You, one of 2017 hit. Ice dance connoisseurs today in Villars de Lans will most probably notice something else while observing their choreography. Because for the first time the double world champions collaborated with one of the legend of ice dance whose style is so unique. Christopher Dean, the 59 years old brit, revolutionized ice dance, winning the olympic gold in 1984 with Jayne Torvill on the Bolero, still present in people's mind, and then creating the Duchesnay's choreographies in the early 90's.
So, when Didier Gailhaguet suggested to ask for his help during this olympic season, the skaters agreed "We talk as a team with Romain, Marie-France and Patrice and all thought it was a good idea, says Cizeron. He's a skater we admire and respect a lot, it could only bring something positive and a different touch."
Being their fourth season in Montreal, the French were welcoming a bit of novelty. All the more so maybe concerning the SD which often cost them precious points and whose imposed theme this season doesn't come as naturally for them.
Dean came to Canada in July to do the choreography alongside Marie-France, and then came back 2 weeks to fine tune it. "He is an extraordinary man, with the aura of a great champion but also an ability to stay open-minded towards this couple whose identity is so strong" says Marie-France appreciative. " He's very attentive to the way people move but he does push you to do things you wouldn't normally do" adds Gabriella.
During training, Dean's involvement was evident. The Brit was decomposing each movement, often substituting himself to one of the dancer in a very focused yet relaxed atmosphere. " I think they were open to ideas and to move a bit differently, says Dean. I didn't come to change them but to share my knowledge of Latin Dances, of rhumba. They have so many abilities ! Their style is more classical, here it's all about rhythm. The idea is to free them, to make them feel the most important is less precision than freedom of movement."
 
I know it will sound trivial what I will write. But how I wished Guillaume shaved his beard. Why so many ice dancers nowadays insist on having beards? I don't like them at all.

Yes, it could bring some "change". Also the costumes, as it is always Cizeron who is designing them, it's always the same style... Very good that Dean brought them something new.
 
Here you go at least for a translation of L'equipe's article:

From the first seconds, everybody recognizes their SD music, the catchy Shape of You, one of 2017 hit. Ice dance connoisseurs today in Villars de Lans will most probably notice something else while observing their choreography. Because for the first time the double world champions collaborated with one of the legend of ice dance whose style is so unique. Christopher Dean, the 59 years old brit, revolutionized ice dance, winning the olympic gold in 1984 with Jayne Torvill on the Bolero, still present in people's mind, and then creating the Duchesnay's choreographies in the early 90's.
So, when Didier Gailhaguet suggested to ask for his help during this olympic season, the skaters agreed "We talk as a team with Romain, Marie-France and Patrice and all thought it was a good idea, says Cizeron. He's a skater we admire and respect a lot, it could only bring something positive and a different touch."
Being their fourth season in Montreal, the French were welcoming a bit of novelty. All the more so maybe concerning the SD which often cost them precious points and whose imposed theme this season doesn't come as naturally for them.
Dean came to Canada in July to do the choreography alongside Marie-France, and then came back 2 weeks to fine tune it. "He is an extraordinary man, with the aura of a great champion but also an ability to stay open-minded towards this couple whose identity is so strong" says Marie-France appreciative. " He's very attentive to the way people move but he does push you to do things you wouldn't normally do" adds Gabriella.
During training, Dean's involvement was evident. The Brit was decomposing each movement, often substituting himself to one of the dancer in a very focused yet relaxed atmosphere. " I think they were open to ideas and to move a bit differently, says Dean. I didn't come to change them but to share my knowledge of Latin Dances, of rhumba. They have so many abilities ! Their style is more classical, here it's all about rhythm. The idea is to free them, to make them feel the most important is less precision than freedom of movement."

Thank you so much for the translation! :clap:

I really hope there will be someone who will record the SD for us. I can't wait to see it and I don't want to see 'only' the FD tomorrow! And maybe it's just me, but I think Guillaume looks much better with a beard. Even though it's definitely not the case of every male skater as some would look much better without it. :D
 
Thank you so much for the translation! :clap:

I really hope there will be someone who will record the SD for us. I can't wait to see it and I don't want to see 'only' the FD tomorrow! And maybe it's just me, but I think Guillaume looks much better with a beard. Even though it's definitely not the case of every male skater as some would look much better without it. :D

Everything that Anna says! Plus, the beard makes him look older. It may well have a strategic base.
 
Welcome :)
I definitely prefer him with a beard. He was born to wear a beard but it's not the same for everyone cough Jean Luc Baker and Partanen cough :devil:
 
AHH! don't wait for any sd footage g&g asked not to publish any video because of what happened last year (remember all the nice comments about the video quality). i understand them but :cry:

These two, I swear! :laugh: No, I understand where they're coming from. Anyway, there's nothing to be upset about, we'll see it next week at Finlandia :)
 
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