2025 Grand Prix de France Free Dance

[EdgeCall]

Phew. Both the Lithuanians' programs are a little extravagant this season, right?

Well skated though.

 

[Sabsi]

Really enjoyed them! That was great.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

I love them, the might even take the bronze!

 

[lileychristie]

This program is very SaulLison, they really have their own signature style now (in a good way!). Could do with a little less voiceovers though

 

[Ichatdelune]

Gabi & Gui were together as young kids, there is no way Laurence can compete with that so their is no point in comparing that. They may have decided to go a more abstract route instead.

I would argue that if you can't build up the chemistry that was accumulated over the years in less than two years you're supposed to go for a different style and when P/C had so many abstract lyrical programs the comparison is inevitable, but I have to watch Saulius and Allison

 

[bartlebooth]

That kept my attention! Bravi!

 

[Jeanie19]

Allison/Saulius. Good outfits and a good program. Really good skate.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

IIRC she has both French and Canadian citizenship, but I am currently in the state where I confuse Andy Lau with Tony Leung so don't trust me too much

I don´t think she has French citizenship yet, because she didn´t at the beginning of their partnership. I think we would have heard if it was the case. But there was something about her having a French relative, so it might not be a issue for her.

 

[elektra blue]

lunch break, see you for cacti

 

[IceDancingQueen]

I am putting my feelings about off-ice things aside and just commenting on the skating. I thought the program was lovely but maybe a bit one note. I do love a good abstract, environmental theme so don't hate me.

Yeah I agree - I actually enjoyed it more than I thought - they really are sublime skaters but the programme maybe didn’t have enough light and shade for me.

 

[IceDancingQueen]

I don´t think she has French citizenship yet, because she didn´t at the beginning of their partnership. I think we would have heard if it was the case. But there was something about her having a French relative, so it might not be an issue for her.

Her dad lives in France so I think that is supposed to make it somewhat easier for her

 

[flanker]

Davis/Smolkin deserve to clear 120, very good.

Ice dance is my least favorite discipline because it is still too much about prestige and names, which they still lack.

 

[IceDancingQueen]

I love them, the might even take the bronze!

Yay so happy for them! Bronze!!!

 

[bramweld]

I'm liking the podium, regardless of who is on top. The judges seem to be getting it right today.

 

[lauravvv]

(with body movement included rather than replacing skating technique)

You mean to say that Cizeron has no skating technique and is replacing it with body movement ?

 

[auser]

No slight to Chris but I wish I could hear Mark H. commenting this F/G skate.

 

[labgoat]

Ali & Saul are two of the most out of the box skaters in ice dance. Techno music fused with philosophy and unusual creative moves and intricate changes of hold. The two of them rotating around each other a lot all while having an existential discussion. So unusual and different - I love it. There is no one else like them in ice dance today.

 

[bartlebooth]

This program is such a good vehicle for them!
Yay for the Kerrs homage!

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Yikes, they are going to push LBC ahead of them, aren´t they. I don´t think the lead from the RD will be enough

 

[EdgeCall]

Yesterday they wore the British flag to a British pop song, today it's Scotch tartan to Scotch pop? They are consistent!