2025 Canadian Nationals: SR Free Dance | Jan 19, 2025

[elektra blue]

Nadiia and Peter really haven't transitioned to seniors how I expected. The teams they were similar to as juniors seem to be a fair way ahead now.

same as the Browns sadly

 

[Weathergal]

Also, if you follow the competition threads, the links are in the Opening Post of each one of them.

same as the Browns sadly

I originally thought that about the Browns although feel like they're having a better year this year. I think Nationals will be a big test for them.

I also think that spending time with IAM is helping them; I feel for them as apparently, like many skaters, they're constrained by funding issues.

 

[4everchan]

KM are beautiful to watch. That stat lift. Wow

 

[skylark]

I'm really enjoying the unison of movement and mood in the couples so far, and their connection with each other-- the magic.

 

[FlossieH]

I don't think I've ever seen Korneva and Macdonald before. Are they a new team, or do they just not get out internationally?

 

[elektra blue]

I originally thought that about the Browns although feel like they're having a better year this year. I think Nationals will be a big test for them.

I also think that spending time with IAM is helping them; I feel for them as apparently, like many skaters, they're constrained by funding issues.

they're also getting generic programs that don't help their case, they don't make them stand out, quite the opposite

 

[Weathergal]

they're also getting generic programs that don't help their case, they don't make them stand out, quite the opposite

Their packaging needs work, which I feel is tied, at least in part, to their money issues. It is a shame because they are so talented and have that special factor, but they really need help bringing that out and helping them stand out, especially in a crowded US field.

 

[4everchan]

We are really feasting on gorgeous ice dance this afternoon.

 

[FlossieH]

That was nice from Robinson and Portz.

 

[auser]

Lovely curve+rotational lift from Alyssa and Jacob.

 

[rain]

They should get bonus points for having to endure those drab vocals every day in practice.

 

[FlossieH]

same as the Browns sadly

I think the Browns have transitioned better than Nadiia and Peter. The Browns have medalled internationally as seniors, including on the Challenger series. Nadiia and Peter haven't.

 

[Cutting the ice]

I don't think I've ever seen Korneva and Macdonald before. Are they a new team, or do they just not get out internationally?

This is their first year at Seniors I think. They were upper third when skating in Juniors. They have been on the JGP but can’t recall how they did

 

[elektra blue]

that was beautiful!

 

[Weathergal]

I think the Browns have transitioned better than Nadiia and Peter. The Browns have medalled internationally as seniors, including on the Challenger series. Nadiia and Peter haven't.

Agreed.

 

[skylark]

They should get bonus points for having to endure those drab vocals every day in practice.

I got so tired of hearing one word .. "dancing."

 

[elektra blue]

Everest's costumes gives me life

 

[rain]

I'm a bit surprised. I would have had this above Bashynska/Beaumont.

 

[Weathergal]

No Elton John covers...gah.

 

[4everchan]

As you know, I'm biased when it comes to Everest.. but damn that was fun.