2020 Skate America: Free Dance

[anonymoose_au]

Jean Luc looks like a French professor with his hair and turtleneck.

Oui Oui, Monsieur! I like it

Maddi's dress is nice today.

 

[musicfan98]

I was mesmerized by that skate by Katelyn and Jean-Luc! (My G-d, he's a gorgeous skater!!)

I liked watching him more than her but I think they did a great job!

 

[Seven Sisters]

Maddie, why are you smiling during Hallelujah? Is it creeping Mariah Bell-ism?
That’s not what the song is about, IMHO

 

[Dr. Jenn]

Wow - What a lovely program! It is such an improvement from their FDs the past couple of years. This program really allows them to show off all of their wonderful attributes - speed, power, and flow.

 

[Lissy]

It is a beautiful program but it seemed so forced. They skated it very very well but it was kind of generic.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Best program they’ve had in years, really well done.

 

[FlyingFeather]

Loved it! H/D are as good without music as with.

 

[Lissy]

How is she still so stunning after such a difficult dance? Leave some pretty for the rest of us, Madi!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I heard it was from the Handmaids Tale trailer and thought it was uh, arguably even darker.

Yes, I posted that in another thread.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Simon is a giant stan!

It was...hmmm... dunno. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. I mean I sure they'll win but i wonder by how much because Kaitlin and Jean-Luc should be close to them I feel!

 

[Hyena]

I liked this a lot better than at the ISP Challenge. Maybe it's starting to feel like a true free dance for me instead of a version of their rhythm dance from a few years ago.

 

[sworddance21]

I liked watching him more than her but I think they did a great job!

It's hard not to watch him.

 

[apgold]

Miles better than A Star is Born, but why not use the Jeff Buckley version all the way through? They've already used KD Lang.

I'm exhausted, going to bed now!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Meant the version they played during K&C of the previous dance team. Interesting to hear someone skating to orchestral Debbie Harry

I meant that too, it really was Blondie. It's just the way the music was mixed it distorted her vocal. And yes, I'm talking about what the DJ was playing BEFORE Jean Luc and Kaitlyn skated.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Yes, I posted that in another thread.

I probably read your post then, haha!

 

[moonvine]

That was another very well-skated program, but one that I did not find terribly interesting. It was very monotonous. As usual, I find that I watch him far more than I watch her. It's a shame that he's so petite, since he's such a fantastic skater. They are somewhat limited by the fact that they are so close in size.

I hear people say that they watch him more. Personally I can’t take my eyes off her. For me she has presence like no other and she’s like a magnet. I’m drawn to her. I have 2 of her paintings too. I don’t think they’re limited. I’m just glad the judges like it. I got to where I couldn’t watch anymore last year. And the silver for my babies!!!!

 

[moonvine]

My weird taste rears its head... I. Loved. That!!

It was so haunting and the skating wow!!

They are the best. Maybe this year I’ll quit hearing about their “inevitable” fall to 4th in the US.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Well, it’s been fun all! Sayonara, cardboard cutouts, have to try and get some sleep before Cup of Russia in the morning again.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Aww judges, why you gotta do that? I hope Kaitlin and Jean-Luc don't feel discouraged by such a score difference

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I hear people say that they watch him more. Personally I can’t take my eyes off her. For me she has presence like no other and she’s like a magnet. I’m drawn to her. I have 2 of her paintings too. I don’t think they’re limited. I’m just glad the judges like it. I got to where I couldn’t watch anymore last year. And the silver for my babies!!!!

From the experience of a former ice dancer, it's all about Baker! Kaitlyn is good too, but he's on a totally different level.