2016 Europeans Free Dance

MarieM said:

The program is about as similar to last year as is the one for W&P :lol:

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Why 'lol'? What do you mean? That W/P's FD this year is similar to the one they did last year? Or are you saying it is NOT?

*confused*

viennaskater said:

Why 'lol'? What do you mean? That W/P's FD this year is similar to the one they did last year? Or are you saying it is NOT?

*confused*

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I am of course saying that it is not.

OK, your opinion. Don't see why it's funny, though.

A few people claim that P/C 2016 FD is similar to 2015 FD and I am a bit surprised about that.

2015 FD is a love story ending with this sensational flying kiss, lift combined with a spin with Gabriella flying around Guillaume and kissing him!
This FD was divided in 3 sequences: First, the man tries to court the woman. Second, the man and the woman are in love together. Last, the woman understands the man may leave her and she now tries to seduce him.
Moreover, this FD is carried on by the famous classical Piano Concerto 23, more precisely the adagio of this Concerto.

2016 FD is their friendship story starting from their move from Lyon to Montréal and their journey in Montréal. No more stunning kisses of course this time but strong feelings between by a 21 years old young man and a 20 years old young woman who are like brother and sister as they know each other since they were kids.
The music is a modern and intimate piece which brings the light on their skating and sliding skills and on the choreography. That was actually quite challenging to make such a music choice imHo as there's no way to "rely" a bit on the music compared to last year. During 4 minutes, all the attention is put on the dance, on the connection between them, on the softness of their moves, on the technical elements, etc.

alain06fr said:

A few people claim that P/C 2016 FD is similar to 2015 FD and I am a bit surprised about that.

2015 FD is a love story ending with this sensational flying kiss, lift combined with a spin with Gabriella flying around Guillaume and kissing him!
This FD was divided in 3 sequences: First, the man tries to court the woman. Second, the man and the woman are in love together. Last, the woman understands the man may leave her and she now tries to seduce him.
Moreover, this FD is carried on by the famous classical Piano Concerto 23, more precisely the adagio of this Concerto.

2016 FD is their friendship story starting from their move from Lyon to Montréal and their journey in Montréal. No more stunning kisses of course this time but strong feelings between by a 21 years old young man and a 20 years old young woman who are like brother and sister as they know each other since they were kids.
The music is a modern and intimate piece which brings the light on their skating and sliding skills and on the choreography. That was actually quite challenging to make such a music choice imHo as there's no way to "rely" a bit on the music compared to last year. During 4 minutes, all the attention is put on the dance, on the connection between them, on the softness of their moves, on the technical elements, etc.

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There is little distinction between these two programs. That said, P/C were masterful here in their execution and emotional connection and IMO performed the best FD of the night. The Italian team missed some top levels and looked a little frazzled in their FD which pushed B&S' solid performance ahead. Worlds will be very interesting to see where W/P, the Russians and Americans place. Should be an exciting competition.

KKonas said:

There is little distinction between these two programs.

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Euh... LOL... Could you elaborate a bit?

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France Television nice report on Gabriella and Guillaume:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya5JUdUpd5k

Some translations below:
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-------- First reaction

Guillaume: "The pressure was much more intense than I expected but we made the job"

-------- During the practice

Romain Haguenauer: "Too long... He rotated once too often. He rotated 7 times"

Romain Haguenauer to Gabriella: "In the turn, you were a bit too fast and Guillaume a bit slow hence you ended up a bit behind him"

Romain Haguenauer to Gabriella & Guillaume: "was also nice that you did not drag before starting the spin so the spin got faster when the music changed and that's great."

-------- Just before the FD

Romain Haguenauer: "Stay in your bubble. You did it so many times. It must be class from start to end"

-------- Once the FD is over

Romain Haguenauer; "Wowww... It was class... It was wonderful"

Gabriella: "We are so so so happy we managed to perform it like that. Scoring almost the same as we scored last year at the Worlds for our first international competition... It's incredible"

-------- After the medal ceremony:

Gabriella: "We have proven that we could reiterate the "miracle". We did not become European Champions last year because of our program. We demonstrated that we won because of us"

Then you can see Gabriella in the arms of Marie-France Dubreuil.

Last but not least, Mr Cizeron gives a hug to his son. You can see the happiness on his face. What a beautiful image !

Nice interview of Gabriella and Guillaume with RMC (Radio Monte Carlo)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3...izeron-gardent-leur-couronne-europeenne_sport

when Russia cancelled the long term visa for Turkish citizens , there was nothing to do.they did not told by Russians directly but indirectly by this cancellation.How could they continue to train in Moscow without long term visa? It should be very sad for them.What a pitty ?

I loved loved loved their FD in 2015 and 2016. I think I like the FD this year more. They are just so beautiful to watch!!!!!! It's going to be them or Shibutani for sure!!! Both programs are powerful!!!!!!!