Madison Hubbell & Zachary Donohue

dorispulaski · Sep 25, 2016

Yes. US ice dance has many fine dancers, so none of them can feel comfortable that they will retain or improve their placement. They really have to knock it out of the park this season, because McNamara & Carpenter and the Parsons will surely be seniors next season. At that, Madison & Zach were scored too close for comfort to Pogrebinsky and Benoit in their first SD scores of the season. And there are Cannuscio and McManus and Hawayek & Baker.

Nathan13 · Sep 25, 2016

musicfan80 said:
I really wonder (and hope) that they can make a run for 2nd at Nationals and then move up at Worlds. But I wonder if they can this season - is there really any competition for the 3rd spot from below them?

With the level they are at this year, I highly doubt it. People talked about Hawayek and Baker knocking them off the podium last year, and they weren't even close. It would take either major leaps and bounds for H/B or Cancusio and McManus to beat the 6th place at World's team.

wishonastar · Sep 25, 2016

dorispulaski said:
Yes. US ice dance has many fine dancers, so none of them can feel comfortable that they will retain or improve their placement. They really have to knock it out of the park this season, because McNamara & Carpenter and the Parsons will surely be seniors next season. At that, Madison & Zach were scored too close for comfort to Pogrebinsky and Benoit in their first SD scores of the season. And there are Cannuscio and McManus and Hawayek & Baker.

I believe H/D had trouble with their step sequences at US Classic, receiving lvls 1 & 2. I'm sure they went back to Montreal and Patrice drilled them extensively. Hoping they can make the corrections and be ready for Finlandia. I believe in an interview Madison said they were glad to go to Salt Lake to get early feedback on any trouble spots. We shall see...

dorispulaski · Sep 26, 2016

I am sure they will do better in their next event.

blancanieves · Sep 26, 2016

cocotaffy said:
Well done on her FD dress too, gorgeous. I think they are starting off the season on a bang esp. after those less than stellar Russian performances in the test skates. Good to see a team who is ready. I hope they keep on improving throughout the season, then beware at the US Nat.

It's a nice dress, but I think they could add some visual impact to the performance with a richer color, maybe even red. I know they want to convey romance and softness, but a measured amount of color pop wouldn't have to ruin the romantic mood and it would inject some energy/interest.

There's ways of playing with shades of color and fabrics, like mesh, to accomplish that. For me, right now their palette is too bland.

dorispulaski · Dec 2, 2016

I just updated Maddy and Zach's OP for the GPF.

wishonastar · Dec 7, 2016

In this article's ice dance segment, Madison Hubbell explains some changes they have incorporated in both their short and free dances. Looking forward to seeing what they bring this weekend in Marseille.
http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/12/06/210443320

dorispulaski · Dec 7, 2016

So glad they removed a few cuts from the SD!

We cut it down to what we felt were the best pieces and the most well known," Hubbell said. "We took out cuts in the second half especially and really played with it -- added more glide, more ice coverage -- so we're not being punished for the whole dance looking too slow

...

The new program features more of old-time artists MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice.
"We felt those were the two highlights every generation would recognize," Hubbell said. "And in Montreal, there has been a new uprising of "Ice Ice Baby" (by Vanilla Ice), which is bizarre."

The olde version was:

SD Blues: "Feelin' Good" by Nina Simone; Hip Hop: "Hammer Time (Can't Touch This)" by MC Hammer
"Push It," by Salt N Pepa, "Ice, Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice, "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot; "Apache (Jump On It)" by Sugarhill Gang; and "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake & Lil Jon;. choreo. by Samuel Chouinard

Which cuts do you guess they removed?

bwayrose7 · Dec 9, 2016

Madi and Zach scored a SB in the SD today at the GPF, and managed to take advantage of missteps from C/B to slide into 5th place going into the FD :cheer:

The music cuts still feel a little crowded, but it's much less of a headache, and the fun of the program comes through much better now that you can focus on them and not the ever-changing music.

blancanieves · Dec 12, 2016

dorispulaski said:
So glad they removed a few cuts from the SD!

...

The olde version was:

SD Blues: "Feelin' Good" by Nina Simone; Hip Hop: "Hammer Time (Can't Touch This)" by MC Hammer
"Push It," by Salt N Pepa, "Ice, Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice, "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot; "Apache (Jump On It)" by Sugarhill Gang; and "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake & Lil Jon;. choreo. by Samuel Chouinard

Which cuts do you guess they removed?

They didn't remove much, "Baby got back" which was a very brief snippet anyway, and "Jump on it."

beki · Dec 14, 2016

musicfan80 said:
I really wonder (and hope) that they can make a run for 2nd at Nationals and then move up at Worlds.

I wonder the same thing. It's my dream for them to pass C&B.

musicfan80 · Dec 18, 2016

beki said:
I wonder the same thing. It's my dream for them to pass C&B.

After seeing how they performed and was judged at the GPF, I think them taking winning the silver medal at U.S. Nationals is a real possibility.

musicfan80 · Jan 14, 2017

GORGEOUS photo of Madi and Zach!

Good Luck to them to U.S. Nationals this week! They are probably favorites for the bronze but maybe they will pull a surprise and finish second. :biggrin:

semosk8tfan · Jan 20, 2017

Looking forward to the SD, it is going to be awesome. Had the pleasure to meet them tonight and they are as nice as they are talented. And very gorgeous!

musicfan80 · Jan 20, 2017

So happy that Madison and Zach are in the close 3rd place after the SD. Hopefully, they will rock the FD and maybe move up to 2nd place. I'm not sure if they will need a major mistake by C/B.

SnowWhite · Jan 20, 2017

musicfan80 said:
So happy that Madison and Zach are in the close 3rd place after the SD. Hopefully, they will rock the FD and maybe move up to 2nd place. I'm not sure if they will need a major mistake by C/B.

I don't think they need a major mistake, but if C/B are perfect it'll probably be them. C/B have a SB of 112.03, but that was at SC and since that they had 107.09 in Russia and 108.45 at the GPF. Madison and Zach had 106.99 at SA, 107.81 in France, and 107.12 at the GPF. So with the more recent scores of C/B, it's very close. They certainly have a chance if they skate clean.

semosk8tfan · Jan 21, 2017

Madi and Zach rocked it tonight, all level fours! Watching this dance on TV does not do it justice. In person Madison's dress is pretty and the hip hop section really plays to the crowd. I loved every second of their performance. Can't wait to see their FD.

musicfan80 · Jan 21, 2017

I was so heartbroken today - especially with how Madison looked in the KnCr. :ghug:

I hope they are able to brush it off and focus on 4CCs and Worlds. Their FD is so beautiful and I think they can still move up at this Worlds.

semosk8tfan · Jan 23, 2017

So very glad I got to see this dance in person. They have such a great presence on the ice, they just fill up the arena and this isn't conveyed by a computer or tv screen. I was so proud of the way they fought thru the program after the fall and didn't give up. When Madison started crying in the K&C, I teared up too. No doubt about it, I have crossed the line from fan to uber! Love this team and look forward to watching their 4CC and Worlds performances.

Arriba627 · Jan 24, 2017

They are such a wonderful team with great chemistry. I agree, it was really heartbreaking when Madison started crying. Wish ice weren't quite so slippery! :console:

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