2025 U.S. Nationals Senior Rhythm Dance

[bramweld]

That was nice. I still think the "performance" of the night was Z/K? But C/B were nice, right?

 

[el henry]

As for between Madi and Evan and Oona and Gage (my two favs, independent of this comp)

I never understood the Emilea and Vadym hype in previous years, but that program impressed me. Speed speed speed and just the right attitude for the music. Liked them the best of the "in between"/

 

[NoNameFace]

They do make very very hard things look easy. I've come to appreciate C/B , G/ P, and G/ F more and more this season. They are just a lot better than almost all younger teams at partnering and skating in hold and, honestly, they have more interesting transitions and details. Their years and years of perfecting their craft show...

Regardless of seeing some snark towards "old" teams that should've retired according to some circles in some sns places, I think those 3 teams develop their own, specific way to combine skill and presence that leaves a mark out there, regardless if it's up to our liking or not. They had years to work on signature and develop, which gives fruit now.

 

[labgoat]

This afternoon in practice Madi nearly fell on the ending and I knew something was wrong.
They did a lot or circling around and not skating. Amazing to see them get the job done - the show must go on indeed!

 

[underrotatedflutz]

Everyone here did well today, congratulations!

Well onto the ladies' free skate!

 

[Weathergal]

We're on the same wave-length. He needs to take a note from my mechanic in the third pair. Less technically skilled, I suppose, but he's real.

If you're dancing to Brick House, you better give a cool casual-but-intense vibe, and grind up on your woman for goodness sake. That music ain't Broadway.

So now whenever I think of Michela Mellilo and Karl Schapfel, I'll be thinking "That's TontoK's mechanic."

 

[labgoat]

Regardless of seeing some snark towards "old" teams that should've retired according to some circles in some sns places, I think those 3 teams develop their own, specific way to combine skill and presence that leaves a mark out there, regardless if it's up to our liking or not. They had years to work on signature and develop, which gives fruit now.

I hate the snark.
These days I just enjoy so many wonderful teams and am sad that not everyone can go to worlds.
I just hope that in time that each one will get their chance.

 

[GGFan]

I didn't realize they had Gabriella Papadakis on USA Network! I'm going to have to watch her commentary now lol

 

[labgoat]

If you want more, try watching the practice videos where the teams are less reserved and really go full power with speed and expression. They are all dazzling - I never thought I would enjoy practices so much - plus you get Jean-Luc's excellent insights while watching.

 

[labgoat]

As for between Madi and Evan and Oona and Gage (my two favs, independent of this comp)

I never understood the Emilea and Vadym hype in previous years, but that program impressed me. Speed speed speed and just the right attitude for the music. Liked them the best of the "in between"/

They looked slower here than in practice - if you have time check it out. It will make you happy!

 

[Mathman]

Gabriella Papadakis did a great job!

Did you catch Johnny Weir's snark about not being invited to Madison and Evan's wedding. "It was a beautiful wedding -- so I heard."

 

[auser]

They looked slower here than in practice - if you have time check it out. It will make you happy!

Loved Jean-Luc's commentary about them during the practice. Fun to watch.

 

[NoNameFace]

I hate the snark.
These days I just enjoy so many wonderful teams and am sad that not everyone can go to worlds.
I just hope that in time that each one will get their chance.

I feel ashamed of my "ID keyboard warrior" days , but...I grew up and learned to acknowledge and appreciate, leaving my subjective tastes and favoritism out of it. It still comes hard for me because I have favourites and I want only best things for them, but the competition is to enjoy different things.

 

[labgoat]

Loved Jean-Luc's commentary about them during the practice. Fun to watch.

I learned so much and want to rewatch it and try to absorb some of the parts I need to slow down and process.

 

[Weathergal]

I'm already feeling bad for whoever will end up in 4th. Happy the Browns are in the final group for the free.

Agree on both!

 

[NoNameFace]

2 AM approaching...maybe all-nighter virtually in Wichita?

 

[readernick]

I'm already feeling bad for whoever will end up in 4th. Happy the Browns are in the final group for the free.

Yes, I put them in 5th in my predictions but that was more wishful thinking than anything. I have my favorites, but they just killed it and actually ended up in 5th. Sadly, I don't think their FD is as strong. ( Hope they prove me wrong)

Honestly, I'm feeling bad for B/ S now already. They are incredible skaters and currently they are in 7th place. US ice dance is so competitive. These skaters are all so talented.

 

[TontoK]

So now whenever I think of Michela Mellilo and Karl Schapfel, I'll be thinking "That's TontoK's mechanic."

Doesn't it make you smile? It's payday and it's quitting time! Drop the tire iron and hit the shower. Clean shirt? Check! Now go pick up your girl and dance the night away at the VFW.

Now THAT is social dancing. I loved them.

 

[Rackon]

Emi and Vadym knocked it out of the park! I always felt that RD had the potential to go into the 80s.

Happy the top teams all skated well. The fight for silver/bronze will be fierce in the FD.

Still a little sad for B/S.

 

[muptgirl]

This afternoon in practice Madi nearly fell on the ending and I knew something was wrong.
They did a lot or circling around and not skating. Amazing to see them get the job done - the show must go on indeed!

On the Youtube steam of Press Conference Madi and Evan weren't there, they said "food related stomach issues". So food poisoning?