2018 US Championships Sr. Short Dance

[TCAngel18]

I want Chock/Bates to climb higher after this quad. I feel like they've got the potential to, and I wonder what is holding them back. Music choices, or politics? Or are Hubbe//Donahue just that much better technically?

A little bit of everything. I think that they also have different strengths and weaknesses, but haven’t quite learned yet to blend them into a cohesive unit.

 

[matcha]

I want Chock/Bates to climb higher after this quad. I feel like they've got the potential to, and I wonder what is holding them back. Music choices, or politics? Or are Hubbe//Donahue just that much better technically?

H/D are better technically and have excellent basic skating skills imo. Just look at their edge work compared to C/B's tbh.

Yes, the second half bonus, but if it’s hindering their ability to perform and emote (for her it clearly was), better to get it over with.

There's no second half bonus in ice dance.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

This is very good, but if I'm on here instead of watching them so early on...
not good...

 

[synteis]

They look like they're having a lot of fun which is greta to see. Starting with the dance sequence at the start worked really well for them.

 

[keasus]

YESSSSSS. That Rach short program is one of the iconic performances of all time. I think it even beats her 2002 Nationals of the same program.

I was there. My seat was four rows from the ice. I never heard a skid or saw a flat the entire time Michelle skated. Like butta!

 

[Anni234]

Small mistake on twizzle?

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Can someone explain how with their twizzle troubles, they still got a +1.63 GOE and level 4?
NVM, just got changed to Level 3

 

[TCAngel18]

I swear, Zach Donohue makes me think so many adult thoughts that aren’t appropriate for this forum.

 

[synteis]

They got twizzles level 4 in spite of the little misstep.

 

[Princessroja]

Maddie and Zach... words cannot describe how much I love them.

 

[Anni234]

Can someone explain how with their twizzle troubles, they still got a +1.63 GOE and level 4?

I think the best explanation, which I am willing to accept is... it's nationals.

 

[matcha]

Aww shame about the twizzles. That'll lose a level, no?

 

[Roast Toast]

Seems like the level 4 on the no-touch is gonna stick... PCS will be very revealing. I'll never understand the placement of their twizzles...

 

[labgoat]

H/D are better technically and have excellent basic skating skills imo. Just look at their edge work compared to C/B's tbh.



There's no second half bonus in ice dance.

That is what I was wondering.

 

[Heleng]

Maddie and Zach were magnetic!:luv17:

 

[Spirals for Miles]

H/D currently have 3 Level 3's and 2 Level 4's
Doubt this is going in front of C/B

 

[keasus]

Small mistake on twizzle?

It looked like it to me. But, they didn't let it spook them or spoil the overall impression of the dance.:agree:

 

[matcha]

Just a PSA: Ben Agosto is commentating via his Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ben_Agosto

 

[Crossover]

I love Hubbell and Donohue and root hard for them but have to admit they were a bit slower and less crispier than usual. I guess they were nervous.

 

[mrrice]

I swear, Zach Donohue makes me think so many adult thoughts that aren’t appropriate for this forum.

I feel the same way about Madison.....Trust me....For me to look, it's a big deal, okaaay..