2019 World Championships Free Dance

[linps]

Not that I watch ID as intently as other disciplines, but H/D have always rubbed me the wrong way. Mostly Hubbell. Can't place my finger on why, though

Its the rbf

 

[cathlen]

Ok, S/B will not beat them, but S/K might!

 

[satine]

Into first with 210

 

[WeakAnkles]

Madison HUBBELL / Zachary DONOHUE
United States of America
Music: "Introduction to Romeo" (Romeo and Juliet soundtrack) by Craig Armstrong; "Kissing You" (Instrumental) (Romeo and Juliet soundtrack) by Craig Armstrong; "Kissing You" (Romeo and Juliet soundtrack) performed by Desree
Choreography by: Marie-France Dubreuil, P. Lauzon, G. Cournoyer
Costumes: Grey dress with beading and cap sleeves for her; basic black for him

Program Layout:

Voiceover of We're in Verona. You'd never know it was R&J from the costumes. Then into
Stationary Lift - with cartwheel entry. Level 4, 1.38. He made DAMN SURE it didn't travel. LOL!
Choreo Char Step Seq - I found this almost nonexistant but I guess the judges didn't 3.08 goe
Sl Lift --> Curve Lift - Level 3 and Level 4, 2.65 goe
NT Step Seq - Level 4 for her, 3 for him, 2.80 goe
ML Step Seq - With twizzle exit. Level 4, 3.59 goe
Twizzles - Level4 for both, 2.66 goe
Dance Spin - with lunge exit. Level 4, 1.53 goe
Choreo Slide - 2.91
Chor Twizzles - 3.53 goe
And into the Sudden Death of Juliet Pose. Oy veh.

Let's just say that it was highly unlikely they'd strike gold two years in a row with their FD. But this is really a big step down, and they've been trying to gild the turd, so to speak, all season long. They have SIGNIFICANTLY reworked it for the SGP Final; and they've SIGNIFICANTLY reworked it again for here. But adding some angular arm movements to step sequences here and there doth not make this innovative or a "contemporary take on R&J." And now there is a bigger problem: the first half is all about their power; the second is simply mush. It's a Frankendance.

They do, however, have fantastic skating skills. And one last but: But teams have been catching up to them all season long. Worlds is gonna be a dogfight.

I've been saying all season that they were increasingly vulnerable. Other teams were catching up quick.

Dear Lord, take more time next season to CHOOSE THE RIGHT MUSIC. It makes all the difference.


Score: 127.31 and a SB. Good for them. The audience loved it.

 

[twirlingblades]

They seem to have all level 4s, but I gotta how come ice dancers can't do lower levels with better execution without been told off like with Madison and Zach, but everyone welcomes the chance +5 gives to single skaters like Jason even though they can't do the hardest content?

Jason gets all level 4s. Jumps aren’t leveled.

 

[leilaraj]

That stationary lift drifted a little bit but not as bad as 4CC

 

[Dr. Jenn]

I really, really am not a fan of this program. It is such a poor fit for them. It starts off not too badly, with attack and power (their strengths), but the Kissing You section just drones on and on. I actually spaced out while watching this time. They are of course very strong, talented skaters, but I do not think that they should be rewarded with high PCS in the non-SS categories (although I'm sure that they will be).

 

[NoNameFace]

They lose levels and still somehow got more tech :/ ice dance is weird.

GOE pump, nothing less, nothing more, like an oxygen for those teams dying on levels...

 

[kevinVchicago]

DAVAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIII

I adore this program! Do it guys!

 

[satine]

Its the rbf

I dunno, I have an rbf myself

 

[Yossalu]

For me, no, at the beginning there was potential in using Radiohead track and less Kissing you/voiceovers, but well, life happened...

I agree, that was my favorite version. If there is such a thing as a favorite version of this. They kept tinkering but never really found it (unless you ask the judges). I heard "Caught Out in the Rain" a couple of days ago and I hope we see that H/D again soon.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Has their music cut been this horrendous all season?

IIRC, it was worse. They added in the dramatic ending, before it just kinda fizzled out on Kissing You

 

[Lissy]

Its the rbf

I actually wish they would feed into that. They could do an evil queen kind of inspired dance that would be really cool.

 

[LadyB]

‪Come on, Russia! Reclaim the ice dance throne as a Nation! You gave us the most beautiful performances ever, please do it again!!

 

[SarahSynchro]

Sigh. I feel extremely numb.

 

[Yuzuruu]

GOE pump, nothing less, nothing more, like an oxygen for those teams dying on levels...

I know, its ridiculous.

 

[SarahSynchro]

Its the rbf

The what now?

 

[chsq1]

This free is like a trashier version of Madison and Zach's program from last year. I kinda love how smutty this is tho.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Will be very interesting to see what kind of scores SB get. Will we have a repeat of the Russia-friendly judging we saw in the pairs event?

 

[Ravyn Rant]

I like the changes Madi and Zach have made in their free dance, but that prologue gets me every time. Why? I've been waiting all season to tell you. My daughter came home from school one day all proud of herself for trying out for the cheer squad on a bet. Her tryout was a very peppy rendition of the prologue from R&J. "Twooooooo households, both alike in dignity! In fair...Verona! Where we lay our scene!"
I can't hear it without laughing now.