2018 Grand Prix Final Rhythm Dance

[schizoanalyst]

Such a shallow vocal interpretation of Yo Soy Maria - matches the choreographic content of that midline well

 

[BillNeal]

W/P kind of owns this music. H/D's expression is a bit too OTT for me.

 

[oly2018]

That music cut is criminal. Someone take the voice-overs away from these two.

 

[Colonel Green]

Iffy levels on the pattern (like everybody else), but that deserves a big lead.

 

[s_parks]

I've never understood the hype behind Hubbell and Donohue. They just feel super unengaging to me.

I don't always like their material but they can actually skate, for starters.

 

[kkermit]

This is better, right?

 

[IlVoloFan]

They made so many changes in the program and it was amazing!!!Yesss Madi and Zach.

 

[Metis]

Exactly... they still got higher PCS than S/K although in my view S/K are the stronger skaters when consistent. The fight in the free will be tough.

I agree. S/B are just more interesting, frankly, and I say that as someone who likes S/K.

“I think I did a rocker!” is the most skating whisper drama ever.

 

[GGFan]

Love H/D. Do not like this program. They look better than they did at the start of the season

 

[NoNameFace]

Kind of...still cliche, overwrought and bland? Adding full on Maria does not make it that better...

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Madison, I love you, but I need you to take the dial off eleven, okay? You’re looking more crazed than sexy when running your hands over yourself.

That split lift has me throwing dollar bills

*psst* Zack thinks he did a rocker :scard8:

 

[kevinVchicago]

Here in the arena guys! Hi!
I can't understand why S/B went into second. Maybe there was some mistake I missed but their performance sent shockwaves through the stadium. They were solid. S/K were a bit bland. Z/G were really exciting in the last 30 seconds. H/D's score seems high although they were solid.

 

[schizoanalyst]

That's generous

 

[ancientpeas]

As I am the only one rooting for team Italia II I am going to say it: I love her dress and would wear it if I had the right occasion.


BTW.. I thought S/K were better than H/D tonight.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Madison HUBBELL / Zachary DONOHUE
Country: United States of America
Music: Tango: "Alevare" by Astor Piazzolla; Tango: "Tangata del Alba" by Astor Piazzolla
Choreography by: Marie-France Dubreuil, P. Lauzon, G. Cournoyer
Costumes: Red dress with illusion cut out for her and beaded applique down one shulder/back (BEETER); working man white t-shirt with black pants and red suspenders for him

Required Elements:

Very sharp tango steps. Yes it's sexy but finally I don't feel like it's ONLY about sex.

Twizzles Level 4 They were first rate. Putting them up front has really helped them. 2.80 goe
TR Pattern 1 - Level 2, YYNN, 2/81 goe
TR Pattern 2 - Level 2, NNYY, 2.41 goe
Let's just say there's room for improvement.
Curve Lift -very low with a very deep curve. Level 4 with 1.38goe
ML Ste Seq - Level 3, 3.87 goe Nicely done. They've really gelled.

Each time out they've gotten a career best with this so far. Yes it's the usual sexy sexy sexy, but this finally felt like more than that. Really, kudos to them both. THIS is the H/D I fell in love with back when they were doing their Queen FD.

Score: 80.53 and another SB. But yes, it was better. Now work on getting the pattern levels and KPs please.

 

[kevinVchicago]

That split lift has me throwing dollar bills

*psst* Zack thinks he did a rocker :scard8:

It is so amazing live honestly! Wow!

 

[oly2018]

As I am the only one rooting for team Italia II I am going to say it: I love her dress and would wear it if I had the right occasion.


BTW.. I thought S/K were better than H/D tonight.

I am right there with you. This is actually one of my favorite tangos this season!

 

[champagnerain]

I'll admit that I rarely watch ID, but I was really expecting more of these tangos to sound like, well...tangos? (Just me...? )

 

[Metis]

That split lift has me throwing dollar bills

*psst* Zack thinks he did a rocker :scard8:

Yeah, the lifts are still “I need a shower, pronto” territory, but at least their skating skills are sublime. It’s almost not surprising they have a hard time selling me tango — they’re already at ELEVEN, so when they go even higher for tango-face, it just is too much.

Why can’t they just do last season’s FD for everything?

 

[StephenGfan]

imo H/D are good/decent skaters but i find them usually dull to watch even more so this season. Their hiphop medley SD was the only one I liked everything else kinds of blends together for me.