2021 Skate America: Free Dance

[rain]

Still think it's too much of a pair lift.

 

[SnowWhite]

First half was better than second half, which is never a good thing.
But they only had 5 weeks with this program, right?

No, it's the RD that's new. Not the FD.

 

[Hyena]

Okay, that lift definitely looks illegal to me.

 

[Kathy1]

Why are Hubbell and Donohue skating to a woman failing to pronounce the word "orange" repeatedly? Is it commentary on team Eteri's fabric preferences this year?

 

[moonvine]

I think that lifts going to bite them in the ass at an In opportune moment and is not worth it. But what do I know.

 

[mrrice]

Evan is too boring to ever be Madison's equal out there.

Bite Your Tongue........ He is the Perfect Partner to showcase her beauty. He doesn't try to "Upstage" or "Outdance" her and I love that about him.

 

[ManyCairns]

HATE H/D's music -- weirdly annoying at the same time as schmaltz-y. Ugh ugh ugh. AWFUL. Please make it stop.

 

[LadyB]

Don't like the music at all. But I love their moves and Madi's dress!

 

[labgoat]

Okay, that lift definitely looks illegal to me.

They could change it in an instant and have her rest on his shoulders.

 

[moonvine]

Okay, that lift definitely looks illegal to me.

Apparently it has something to do with his arms not being fully extended that makes it legal.

 

[text_skate]

Loved this, was totally drawn in. Love that lift over the head. The dress, the music, whole package

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Honestly, apart from The Lift (which may or may not get called on a given day) this is kind of a boring program imo, and it's a shame.

 

[labgoat]

HATE H/D's music -- weirdly annoying at the same time as schmaltz-y. Ugh ugh ugh. AWFUL. Please make it stop.

This program has the same kind of blandness that Sochi Tessa & Scott had in the free dance. They deserve better.

 

[moonvine]

And wow…that’s REALLY close to C/B.

 

[IceDancingQueen]

C/B’s programme continues to grow on me. Every time I see it, I like it more, especially now i understand the story. I like that they try different things. This had a lot more attack and do speed than at Finlandia as well. Great job!

 

[Ichatdelune]

Not a fan of the music but I think this was a winning skate, provided their lift is indeed called legal

 

[4everchan]

hubbel and donohue in a different class here... so much better than everyone else.... i am worried for piper and paul but kudos to them. i liked the power of this FD

 

[Jeanie19]

Maddie and Zach, I love this program. And I love her dress.

 

[ladyjane]

Is that pairs lift allowed? I prefer the other Madison's skate, but I don't think the judges agree!

 

[rain]

OK, loved the choreographic step. Thought they looked slow in the one-foot step. Was slightly bored by parts of the program. I did think it built better than Chock/Bates. I think this should keep them ahead (grumble, they should have been behind in the RD). Of the two programs, I prefer this one. But I don't think either is an Olympic home run.