2021 Skate America: Free Dance

[moonvine]

Having seen these programs I think my babies have a chance of vaulting up the US rankings provided IAM doesn’t give them a horrible choreography like they did 2 years ago.

 

[rain]

Upon watching the replay his arms DEFINITELY look bent …but leaving that to the discretion of the judges in an Olympic season…*shudder*

Yeah, I think this could bite them badly. It really does look like a pair lift.

 

[yelyoh]

Whoa scores so close. C&B slightly better tech. This is going to be a hell of a US Nationals!!

 

[el henry]

I can see that Madi and Zach have strong technical skills and beautiful flow.

But man oh man, that music. I prefer the slow part of the aliens.

And now the Eagles are playing the Raiders, and the women will be skating.

Whatever shall I watch? Turning off Peacock now.

 

[Baron Vladimir]

Thank God for this ice dance competition. It saved my prediction

 

[moonvine]

so the standings didn't change from the short

Of course they didn’t. That’s ice dance.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Just wait, it will get called at some point in the season - most likely to advance another team at an appropriate time.

Honestly, I think this is incredibly likely and it's wild that they're willing to open themselves up to that happening after Stationary Lift Base at 4CCs.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

H/B is definitely more traditional this season. Not a fan of the music, but it is a vast improvement over the A star is born dance.

I'm not a lip reader, generally speaker, but she said "I love you" to him before they left the ice. Maybe they have secret children in a basement too?

There are forms of love other than romantic. Just saying.

 

[moonvine]

I can see that Madi and Zach have strong technical skills and beautiful flow.

But man oh man, that music. I prefer the slow part of the aliens.

And now the Eagles are playing the Raiders, and the women will be skating.

Whatever shall I watch? Turning off Peacock now.

Jalen! Jalen! Maybe we can have an open relationship

 

[cake]

As much as I like the RDs of the US-teams, I can´t get behind their FDs.

 

[Seven Sisters]

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.

I’ll try to say this in the nicest way possible but…he doesn’t need to try to out dance her; that—well—kind of happens naturally. I find him a noticeably better dancer and skater than she is.

I understand and accept that this does not bother anyone but me By contrast, I think Hubbell & Donohue are well matched.

 

[elektra blue]

Of course they didn’t. That’s ice dance.

the zorros and the vikings not vikings where very close a swap wasn't impossible

 

[moonvine]

Honestly, I think this is incredibly likely and it's wild that they're willing to open themselves up to that happening after Stationary Lift Base at 4CCs.

It’s just.. why do it?

 

[ManyCairns]

Despite their high rankings, I'm not sure we are going to see an American on the Olympic podium. Madison and Evan's FD is too esoteric without the superb technical skills and Madison and Zach's is that same dreamy, steamy stuff. I'm ok with that, just surprised with their performance selections for this Olympic year.

Bears repeating imo. C/B's concept is too risky and out there for an Oly season, and H/D is same-old, same-old with annoying music and a lift that begs judgement calls -- just what you want for the Oly year (not)!

 

[labgoat]

Having seen these programs I think my babies have a chance of vaulting up the US rankings provided IAM doesn’t give them a horrible choreography like they did 2 years ago.

Are you eagerly awaiting H/B like I am?

 

[litenkyckling]

how nice to have a non messy event - no falls or huge errors here!

 

[auser]

What happened...audio problems for the interview with H/D?

 

[mrrice]

Despite their high rankings, I'm not sure we are going to see an American on the Olympic podium. Madison and Evan's FD is too esoteric without the superb technical skills and Madison and Zach's is that same dreamy, steamy stuff. I'm ok with that, just surprised with their performance selections for this Olympic year.

Is this a Joke?? They were nearly 20 points ahead of their non- country competitors here. Madison and Zach are the reigning Silver Medalists and it's very early in the season to be making such a statement. I guess we'll see when the time comes.

 

[LadyB]

Glad Madi and Zach did it. Also, they're not unbeatable...

 

[labgoat]

Bears repeating imo. C/B's concept is too risky and out there for an Oly season, and H/D is same-old, same-old with annoying music and a lift that begs judgement calls -- just what you want for the Oly year (not)!

Fortune favors the brave - which kind of brave though? Difficult lift or Unusual concept? Which team gains momentum?