2024 JGP Riga Cup Free Dance

[Ichatdelune]

I don't know IAM, the choreo steps were, um, too literal? I mean since the judges liked it it's not like my opinion matters but y'know we had enough with pushups on ice and stuff with last season

 

[elektra blue]

11. Sandrine GAUTHIER / Quentin THIEREN
Pact Sworn in Blood, Planting the Fields

DSp4
CiStW2 +CiStM2
StaLi4
OFTW2 + OFTM3
SyTwW4 +SyTwM2 (he spun out on second set)
RoLi4
ChSt1 +2.02
ChSl1 +1.99

RD: 56.59 (5th)
FD:
TOT:

I'm not sure why Bryan Adams is here, that choice seems seem a little disconnected, but I like the parts individually. This was a really strong skate for them, you can tell that they're a lot more experienced than some of the other teams here.

Everything i Do is part of Robin Hood movie (the one with Kevin Costner)

 

[labgoat]

I'm not sure why Bryan Adams is here,

It was the title song of the movie soundtrack, but yeah it does seem a bit out of place.

 

[elektra blue]

Toxic, but make it french

 

[Ichatdelune]

... Is this Toxic?

Oh god it's Toxic from the nine layers of hell

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Toxic, but make it french

Frenchies will be Frenchies - Nothing to be done about that

 

[bartlebooth]

Toxic, but make it french

Toxique?

 

[jgg220]

Britney goes to Brittany.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

12. Louise BORDET / Martin CHARDAIN
Toxic

OFTW3 + OFTM3
SlLi4
ChSl1 +0.97
DSp4
DiStW2 +DiStM3
SyTwW4 +SyTwM4 (slightly out of sync on third set)
ChSt1 +1.66
RoLi4

RD: 57.67 (4th)
FD: 91.44 (1st)
TOT: 149.11 (1st)

That opening one-foot sequence was fantastic! French junior ice dance is just so deep right now, this team has some really fantastic skating skills.

Wait they're a newer pairing? This team is going places!

 

[lariko]

This was intriguing

 

[Ichatdelune]

Gala idea: Toxic but this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuFTCirwmoM)

 

[labgoat]

Toxic, but make it french

I misread that as make it fresh and agreed
Sometimes the voidyness just makes me zone out since its almost become a cliche
That said, I have uber respect for the skating skills of these two teams

 

[lariko]

(Cough) now let's see how our predictions hold up...

 

[Ichatdelune]

You're right Mark that dress is beautiful

Is it my internet or is the feed on 0.5x speed?

 

[Jumping_Bean]

(Cough) now let's see how our predictions hold up...

They don't... At least mine don't

 

[jgg220]

If I had a dollar for every time I watched an uninspired program to this music or "Rain in Your Black Thighs," I would donate it all to coaches to fund them finding other music and choreography that would be comparatively tolerable.

 

[elektra blue]

that rotational lift was crazy, loved it.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

13. Caroline MULLEN / Brendan MULLEN
La terre vue du ciel by A. Amar

OFTW3 + OFTM3
ChAJ +2.08
CiStW3 + CiStM3
SyTwW4 + SyTwM4
StaLi4
DSp4
ChSt1 +1.49
RoLi4

RD: 61.06 (3rd)
FD: 95.36 (1st)
TOT: 156.42 (1st)

This was a great skate for them, although a lot of the elements seemed a bit effortful - I think this program will be incredible later on in the season. They just need some time to smooth out the transitions and especially the choreo jumps in the beginning. Their dance spin is lovely, Caroline has great turnout on her camel position. This program at Junior Worlds should be jaw -dropping.

 

[elektra blue]

(Cough) now let's see how our predictions hold up...

they don't

 

[lariko]

I love siblings' teams. Lots of cohesion.