2022 Olympics Team Event Day1: Rhythm Dance

[anonymoose_au]

I hope this isn't too controversial, but I wish that Gadbois's Asian teams skated less like the North American teams. If I want Canada, I can drive a day or two north and see the culture. But in an international sport, I would love to understand more about Japanese and Chinese culture by watching their skaters.

I guess it's hard because as I always remember from reading the book The Second Mark Xue and Hongbo never got respect until they skated in
a Western manner with western music.

Hey I just realised a Janet Jackson Program followed by an MJ one.

 

[nickp91]

LOVE ice dance but I miss Tessa and Scott

 

[LadyB]

I mean, those costumes are right on part with their Sgt. Pepper's Original Dance a long time ago.

And that was fabulous, costumes, programme, the lot!

 

[GGFan]

I‘ve never loved this rhythm dance (especially the middle part) but I do love H/D’s edges. The stationary lift and the footwork sequence are my faves. I almost had a heart attack during those twizzles.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

That's definitely not my favourite program (I find the middle section very snoozy), but they skated really well.

 

[kmw227]

Wow, that was so strong! Good job H/D!

 

[Jasira]

Without the usual score box I realize I know nothing about dance

 

[QuadThrow]

Amazing!!

 

[Tinymavy15]

Until NBC made a big deal about Madison and Zach having dated in the past I thought he was gay?

 

[anonymoose_au]

That's not about 'being better' that's about not being a jerk - the Americans were skating forward towards them, H/D should have moved. Considering Nikita's back, jerking, unexpected moves could tweak it - no issue from me with him giving H/D a dirty look.

Yes, if it had been the other way around Nikita would have been crucified.

On the plus side at least no-one pretends they don't hate his guts, that's refreshing.

On topic! This is a great program for Maddi and Zach!

 

[momrk]

They looked terrific!

 

[readernick]

Hate them or love them, there isn't a better team in the World skating quality-wise than H/D. The French are equal to this but , honestly, not better.

 

[Jasira]

Until NBC made a big deal about Madison and Zach having dated in the past I thought he was gay?

I thought he is dating Olivia Smart?

 

[ivanja]

I so wish C/B skated today. I don't even like Billie Eilish, but I just love their program and want to see them perform it as many times as possible.

Nothing wrong with some Janet Jackson though.

 

[FlyingFeather]

i think the reason they go there is to improve technically, which then allows them to skate at a higher level...give them time to go back and create their own schools in asia... then, technique can be be applied to a different style.. you cannot ask Gadbois to teach a culture they have no idea about...

True. I do hope that one day we will achieve a more culturally diverse ice dance, but you are right that it cannot be immediate.

 

[el henry]

I'm sorry, I like Madi and Zach's Janet Jackson program.

And I don't know much about ice dance, but even I know, that is strong, secure, smooth skating.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Until NBC made a big deal about Madison and Zach having dated in the past I thought he was gay?

You don't follow him on Insta then? He used to date Olivia Smart. Now he dates Chantelle Kerry. They're a cute couple

 

[GGFan]

LOVE ice dance but I miss Tessa and Scott

They are missed. First Olympics since 2006 without them.

 

[Hyena]

I do adore Hubbell/Donohue's big, confident, sweeping edges.

 

[SnowWhite]

Until NBC made a big deal about Madison and Zach having dated in the past I thought he was gay?

Really? He dated Olivia Smart for quite a while, and he's currently dating Chantelle Kerry.