I have to say that Piper and Paul absolutely knocked that one out of the park!!!!

How pity they switched to that program just before Nationals, because man - it sure could gain them way more universal momentum happening. I think that the program was greatly character-driven, with nice balanced between slow and energetic sequences. As usually with them, love the musicality of their movement and great phrasing of it expressed by choreography. I mean, they served the attitude, but it was sublimeskating, with this aura of Old era Bond glamour and something tense, sensual added to the picture.
The opening lift really set the tone for the performance, and their step sequences were the best from last year's SC FD tango for me: sharp, well-rounded, polished, with quality and attention to the detail. But those cantilevers into the lift were total highlight - the ease of Paul's control of his position was insanely, Piper looked amazing, it was an athletic lift, but was so tastefully done, with elegance and flow... And I love that yet again they were able to fit into the image desired to certain extent, but still staying themselves in it; the program for me mixed in a quite balanced way the edge with intricacy, connection going between them. Piper was totally a Bond girl - I almost fainted after seeing that dress, so rare colour, but she looked extraordinary, splendid, rich and drawn all the spotlight from the arena. Paul was dashing as usual:luv17: