2021 Finlandia Trophy: Pairs Short Program

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Challenger Series Finlandia Trophy Espoo
Oct 07 - Oct 10, 2021
Espoo, Finland

Pairs Short Program

7 October 2021 @ 1445 (UTC +3)

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StN.	Name	Nation
	Warm-Up Group 1​
1	Evgenia TARASOVA / Vladimir MOROZOV SP: W.E. soundtrack by Abel Korzeniowski FS: "Lighthouse" by Patrick Watson; choreo by Daniil Gleikhengauz	RUS
2	Ashley CAIN-GRIBBLE / Timothy LEDUC SP: "The White Crow," composed by Ilan Eshkeri, soundtrack performed by Lisa Batiashvili and Dudana Manmanishvili FS: W.E. soundtrack by Abel Korzienowski	USA
3	Annika HOCKE / Robert KUNKEL SP: "All Your Love On Me" by ABBA; "Voulez-Vous" by ABBA FS: "The Other Side" by Ruelle; choreo by Anna Cappellini, Luca Lanotte, Joti Polizoakis	GER
	Warm-Up Group 2​
4	Vanessa JAMES / Eric RADFORD SP: "First Time" performed by Josef Salvat FS: "Falling' by Harry Styles; choreo by Julie Marcotte, Guillaume Cizeron	CAN
5	Elizaveta ZHUK / Martin BIDAR SP: "Boom Boom" by 2WEI, Jon, Bri Bryant FS: "So Far" by Olafur Arnalds, Arnor Dan; choreo by Benoit Richaud	CZE
6	Milania VAANANEN / Mikhail AKULOV	FIN
7	Jessica CALALANG / Brian JOHNSON SP: "Come Together by Gary Clark Jr. and Junkie XL FS: "Who Wants to Live Forever" ft. Lindsey Stirling; performed by The Tenors; choreo by Benoit Richaud (SP), Cindy Stuart (FS)	USA
	Warm-Up Group 3​
8	Bogdana LUKASHEVICH / Alexander STEPANOV SP: The Man In The Iron Mask (soundtrack) by Nick Glennie-Smith FS: Pirates Of The Caribbean (soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer; choreo by Yelizaveta Anikhimouskaya	BLR
9	Minerva Fabienne HASE / Nolan SEEGERT SP: "You Are the Reason (Duet Version)" by Calcum Scott, Leona Lewis FS: "People Help the People" by Birdy; choreo by Mark Pillay	GER
10	Kirsten MOORE-TOWERS / Michael MARINARO SP: "Hold on Tight,"'by Forest Blakk, choreo by Mark Pillay FS: "Carry You" by Ruelle & Fleurie; choreo by Julie Marcotte	CAN
11	Anastasia MISHINA / Aleksandr GALLIAMOV SP: "Variations on the ballet Esmeralda" by Cesare Pugni, arranged by Alexander Goldshtein FS: "The Snowstorm" by Georgi Sviridov; "The Snowstorm (The Vocal Octet)" by Georgi Sviridov, performed by Valeria Staroverova Time, "Forward" by Georgi Sviridov; choreo by Nikolai Morozov, Nikolai Miroshkin	RUS
	Warm-Up Group 4​
12	Laura BARQUERO / Marco ZANDRON SP: "Dawn of Faith"'by Eternal Eclipse FS: "Awakening" by Andy Quin; "Imagine" by Boyce Avenue; "Imagine" perf. by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; choreo by Raffaella Cazzaniga, Prisca Picano, Corrado Giordani	ESP
13	Anastasia VAIPAN-LAW / Luke DIGBY SP: "Ghost (Original Cast Recording) FS: "The Eternal City (Spectre soundtrack)" by Thomas Newman; "Los Muertos Vivos Estan (Spectre soundtrack)" by Thomas Newman; "Writings on the Wall (Spectre soundtrack)" by Thomas Newman,by Sam Smith; "The Name's Bond… James Bond" by David Arnold; choreo by Mark Pillay, Andrew Smith	GBR
14	Nika OSIPOVA / Dmitry EPSTEIN	NED
15	Dorota BRODA / Pedro BETEGON MARTIN SP: "Bang Bang, L'Arena" by 2Cellos ft. Sky Ferreira, Ennio Morricone FS: "Peaks, My Homeland" by Fyfe & Iskra Strings, Havasi choreo by Raffaella Cazzaniga, Corrado Giordani	ESP

Entries

No.	Name	Nation
1	Bogdana LUKASHEVICH / Alexander STEPANOV SP: The Man In The Iron Mask (soundtrack) by Nick Glennie-Smith FS: Pirates Of The Caribbean (soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer; choreo by Yelizaveta Anikhimouskaya	BLR
2	Vanessa JAMES / Eric RADFORD SP: "First Time" performed by Josef Salvat FS: "Falling' by Harry Styles; choreo by Julie Marcotte, Guillaume Cizeron	CAN
3	Kirsten MOORE-TOWERS / Michael MARINARO SP: FS: "Carry You" by Ruelle & Fleurie; choreo by Julie Marcotte	CAN
	Evelyn WALSH / Trennt MICHAUD SP: "Lost Without You" by Freya Ridings FS: "Dreaming With a Broken Heart" by John Mayer; choreo by Alison Purkiss, Carol Lane, Juris Razgulajevs	CAN
4	Elizaveta ZHUK / Martin BIDAR SP: "Boom Boom" by 2WEI, Jon, Bri Bryant FS: "So Far" by Olafur Arnalds, Arnor Dan; choreo by Benoit Richaud	CZE
5	Laura BARQUERO / Marco ZANDRON SP: "Dawn of Faith"'by Eternal Eclipse FS: "Awakening" by Andy Quin; "Imagine" by Boyce Avenue; "Imagine" perf. by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; choreo by Raffaella Cazzaniga, Prisca Picano, Corrado Giordani	ESP
6	Dorota BRODA / Pedro BETEGON MARTIN SP: "Bang Bang, L'Arena" by 2Cellos ft. Sky Ferreira, Ennio Morricone FS: "Peaks, My Homeland" by Fyfe & Iskra Strings, Havasi choreo by Raffaella Cazzaniga, Corrado Giordani	ESP
7	Milania VAANANEN / Mikhail AKULOV	FIN
8	Anastasia VAIPAN-LAW / Luke DIGBY SP: "Ghost (Original Cast Recording) FS: "The Eternal City (Spectre soundtrack)" by Thomas Newman; "Los Muertos Vivos Estan (Spectre soundtrack)" by Thomas Newman; "Writings on the Wall (Spectre soundtrack)" by Thomas Newman,by Sam Smith; "The Name's Bond… James Bond" by David Arnold; choreo by Mark Pillay, Andrew Smith	GBR
9	Minerva Fabienne HASE / Nolan SEEGERT SP: "You Are the Reason (Duet Version)" by Calcum Scott, Leona Lewis FS: "People Help the People" by Birdy; choreo by Mark Pillay	GER
10	Annika HOCKE / Robert KUNKEL SP: "All Your Love On Me" by ABBA; "Voulez-Vous" by ABBA FS: "The Other Side" by Ruelle; choreo by Anna Cappellini, Luca Lanotte, Joti Polizoakis	GER
11	Nika OSIPOVA / Dmitry EPSTEIN	NED
12	Anastasia MISHINA / Aleksandr GALLIAMOV SP: "Variations on the ballet Esmeralda" by Cesare Pugni, arranged by Alexander Goldshtein FS: "The Snowstorm" by Georgi Sviridov; "The Snowstorm (The Vocal Octet)" by Georgi Sviridov, performed by Valeria Staroverova Time, "Forward" by Georgi Sviridov; choreo by Nikolai Morozov, Nikolai Miroshkin	RUS
13	Evgenia TARASOVA / Vladimir MOROZOV SP: W.E. (soundtrack) by Abel Korzeniowski FS: "Lighthouse" by Patrick Watson; choreo by Daniil Gleikhengauz	RUS
	Aleksandra BOIKOVA / Dmitrii KOZLOVSKII SP: "Swan Lake" by Petr I. Tchaikovski FS: "Malagueña" by Ernesto Lecuona; choreo by Nikolai Morosov	RUS
	Daria PAVLIUCHENKO / Denis KHODYKIN SP: "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Benny Goodman, choreo by Sergei Roslyakov? FS: "The Black Swan" soundtrack; choreo by Alexander Zhulin	RUS
14	Ashley CAIN-GRIBBLE / Timothy LEDUC SP: "Never Tear Us Apart" performed by Bishop Briggs FS: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninov; choreo by Pasquale Camerlengo	USA
15	Jessica CALALANG / Brian JOHNSON SP: "Come Together by Gary Clark Jr. and Junkie XL FS: "Who Wants to Live Forever" ft. Lindsey Stirling; performed by The Tenors; choreo by Benoit Richaud (SP), Cindy Stuart (FS)	USA

Short Program Results

- Pairs - Short Program

www.figureskatingresults.fi

Short Program Protocols

http://www.figureskatingresults.fi/results/2122/CSFIN2021/FSKXPAIRS-------------QUAL000100--_JudgesDetailsperSkater.pdf

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[dorispulaski]

Lara Naki Gutman replaces Anna Pezzetta for Italy.

 

[Andrea82]

The Officials

Referee	Ms. Mona ADOLFSEN	SWE
Technical Controller	Ms. Wendy ENZMANN	USA
Technical Specialist	Mr. Raoul LEBLANC	CAN
Assistant Technical Specialist	Mr. Alexander KUZNETSOV	RUS
Judge No.1	Mr. Mark STORTON	AUS
Judge No.2	Ms. Beth CRANE	CAN
Judge No.3	Ms. Elke TREITZ	GER
Judge No.4	Ms. Pernilla BOHLING	FIN
Judge No.5	Ms. Natalia KITAEVA	RUS
Judge No.6	Ms. Nina BISCHOFF	SUI
Judge No.7	Ms. Marta OLOZAGARRE	ESP
Judge No.8	Mr. Robert ROSENBLUTH	USA

 

[skylark]

Can anyone enlighten me as to why Tarasova/Morozov and Cain-Gribble/ Leduc are in the first group?

The whole starting order is confusing. Is it random?

 

[balabam]

Lara Naki Gutman replaces Anna Pezzetta for Italy.

Except for is it not about pairs, is it also not about Finlandia Trophy?

 

[balabam]

Can anyone enlighten me as to why Tarasova/Morozov and Cain-Gribble/ Leduc are in the first group?

The whole starting order is confusing. Is it random?

Yes, random draw. It confuses me too. At some competitions is it according world standings, somewhere it is really random ...

 

[skylark]

^^

 

[skylark]

FYI to anyone who's subscribing to the stream and who doesn't usually arrive 15 minutes early, the start time for the event is listed at 14:45, but the stated start time for T/M is 14:36; and for C-G/L 14:42.

 

[Seven Sisters]

FYI to anyone who's subscribing to the stream and who doesn't usually arrive 15 minutes early, the start time for the event is listed at 14:45, but the stated start time for T/M is 14:36; and for C-G/L 14:42.

Skylark, did you subscribe? I’m on the fence as to whether to do so. I may wait until Pairs begins (it’s the first event, as far as I can tell) to see
if, um, “alternatives” appear

 

[skylark]

Skylark, did you subscribe? I’m on the fence as to whether to do so. I may wait until Pairs begins (it’s the first event, as far as I can tell) to see
if, um, “alternatives” appear

I'm with you. Totally on the fence. I wonder, if there are no "alternatives," will it be possible to see individual videos on utube later? I'm thinking probably not, thus, I'll probably subscribe. Maybe wait till during T/M's SP and then be ready for C-G/L. Tho' that may be cutting it too short.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

I have no idea how i´m going to manage both watching Finlandia Trophy and JGP this weekend. Looks like pairs will start at the same time as ice dance in JGP. Guess I have to find out tomorrow.

 

[ladyjane]

I am actually hoping pairs watchers will post some remarks about the skates, the costumes and the overal performances here. I truly wanted to buy the stream but as there is no 'on demand' and the whole pairs competition is during working hours - and I might get away with watching one pair without feeling guilty but no more - I decided not to go for it at all. And I've a meeting with my board into the bargain during the latter half of the pairs SP! I have the distinct feeling they will not be understanding. Which wouldn't even be an issue if there was an on demand option. So please, please, post those tidbits! I'm interested in all pairs in any case. XX

 

[skylark]

I am actually hoping pairs watchers will post some remarks about the skates, the costumes and the overal performances here. I truly wanted to buy the stream but as there is no 'on demand' and the whole pairs competition is during working hours - and I might get away with watching one pair without feeling guilty but no more - I decided not to go for it at all. And I've a meeting with my board into the bargain during the latter half of the pairs SP! I have the distinct feeling they will not be understanding. Which wouldn't even be an issue if there was an on demand option. So please, please, post those tidbits! I'm interested in all pairs in any case. XX

If I'm able to watch it, I'll try to post details. I hope some folks will join me, though, because I'm philosophically opposed to multi-tasking .... also I'm not especially good at it. That's your warning, I guess, dear ladyjane. 00

 

[skylark]

I'm with you. Totally on the fence. I wonder, if there are no "alternatives," will it be possible to see individual videos on utube later? I'm thinking probably not, thus, I'll probably subscribe. Maybe wait till during T/M's SP and then be ready for C-G/L. Tho' that may be cutting it too short.

I caught up with the general info thread, finally.

 

[ladyjane]

I usually love these threads with info about the skating in a competition. And I'm happy regardless (some multi-tasking). Pleased to know you'll try to be there @skylark !

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

I'll say it again, I don't like 'Falling' for J/R, and I wish they would change it. I don't think it's too late to try and find something more upbeat and unique. I wanna see what Shae Lynn Bourne or Marie-France Dubreuil would do for them. I thought their previous sp was okay. At least, I enjoyed the lyrics. The new sp maybe is a bit less melancholy. But honestly, both current sp and fp have a similar feel. They need to change-up their fp for more of a contrast, and to nix 'falling' in the lyrics!

Of course, I have absolutely no say in their choices. Good luck to all the teams for doing their best at this event!

 

[Seven Sisters]

I'll say it again, I don't like 'Falling' for J/R, and I wish they would change it. I don't think it's too late to try and find something more upbeat and unique. I wanna see what Shae Lynn Bourne or Marie-France Dubreuil would do for them. I thought their previous sp was okay. At least, I enjoyed the lyrics. The new sp maybe is a bit less melancholy. But honestly, both current sp and fp have a similar feel. They need to change-up their fp for more of a contrast, and to nix 'falling' in the lyrics!

Of course, I have absolutely no say in their choices. Good luck to all the teams for doing their best at this event!

I agree. I find both choices underwhelming, much more reminiscent of something Eric and Meagan—and other Canadian pairs, past & present—would have used than anything we might have seen from Vanessa and Morgan. Of course, they didn’t ask my opinion either

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

I agree. I find both choices underwhelming, much more reminiscent of something Eric and Meagan—and other Canadian pairs, past & present—would have used than anything we might have seen from Vanessa and Morgan. Of course, they didn’t ask my opinion either

Exactly. I mean, if this is their one-shot competitive season, they should be open to honest, supportive feedback, and seriously rethink some things. Julie is a good choreographer, but what she does isn't always right for every team. The sp is okay in terms of choreo and its laidback, subdued feel with some unique movement touches here and there, as choreographed by Guillaume Cizeron, reportedly. It's not that exciting, but it's okay. I would imagine that Guillaume didn't have a lot of time to spend with them, as he's still a competitor himself. So maybe his input was more collaborative?

In any case, the fp is way too similar to the sp. The fp is apparently Julie's choreo. In my opinion, J/R don't have time to waste being safe and bland in this one-competitive-shot season. They should have been willing from the beginning to consider a lot of different music genres and ideas, and to try a variety of approaches, and then rework and be flexible to throwing something out and trying another direction(s) to discover what would really work, if they are truly interested in making an impact in a one-and-done Olympic season. Both Vanessa and Eric need to stretch themselves in different ways for this partnership to work, especially in one competitive season. If they are okay with it not working that well, because they are looking toward a show career more-so, then alright. But I was so excited to see something special from them...

But yep, I doubt J/R and their team are perusing fan forums to notice and to take my advice. LOL!


ETA:
Another thing I intended to mention constructively, mind you, is about the costuming. The colors for Vanessa are too similar. Subdued shades of blue. She needs something jewel-toned and brighter for at least one of the programs. And the sp outfit, while nicely styled, appears too dark against her skin, in concert with the white ice backdrop and the lighting in the arenas, at least so far.

Meanwhile, my earlier critique about how V has let her hair grow out, is simply because I think she absolutely rocked her earlier edgy short haircuts. Even on BOTB, she had rockin' short styles (albeit contestants have help with hair, makeup and costuming on BOTB). Thinking about it a bit more, I realize that V's hairstylist who used to cut her hair probably lives in France, and that could be why Vanessa has let her hair grow out. She maybe hasn't found another hairstylist/ hair pro she trusts yet to cut her hair, where she lives in Canada.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Bummed about the event charging so much overall, but then failing to offer on-demand streaming! Because there are a lot of top skaters participating, I decided to go for it this time and try to work my schedule around each live Finlandia stream, but I'm definitely not happy about this. I don't plan to be pulled into paying out anymore money this season. I have the Peacock subscription, and I paid for a couple of other early streaming events this season, but that's it for me. Everything for every sport these days costs way too much. I already don't watch tennis or baseball or the Olympics the way I used to because I refuse to be constantly squeezed financially for every this, that and the other. I can't afford it.

I don't know what I'm going to have to do in order to see all of the figure skating events at the Olympics next year. In 2018, I paid for YouTube TV in order to gain access to complete figure skating coverage. But YouTube TV was reasonably-priced four years ago. Now, it costs a whole bunch of body parts, not just an arm and a leg!

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Not to make this only about J/R. I had just hoped to see them bring excitement on the ice, and not just the earlier excitement buzz. I do think that maybe they didn't anticipate some of the harsh negativity toward their partnership that's been floating around, unfairly. That kind of shizz can knock anyone off their stride. But anyway, good luck to J/R for a better event.

I'm eager to see how the U.S. teams will fare. I always love seeing Calalang/Johnson. They always shine with their costumes. And I like that they are bringing back their last season's fp, with their fun and edgy sp this season to rock music. I have liked what I've seen of Ash/TIm's costumes this season, except I wish they would have kept their streamlined black jumpsuits we saw in the OIP clip of their sp. The reason they didn't I suppose is because they are using jumpsuits for their W.E. fp,* which worked so well for them in 2018-2019 season.

It will also be interesting to see the German teams, and the other two Canadian teams at this event. Barquero/Zandron (representing Spain) have shown that they are going to be contenders with their earlier outings this season. They train in Italy, and Zandron is from Italy, so Italian fed politics will be benefitting them as well.

ETA:
*I thought Ash/Tim had gone back to their W.E. fp from 2018-2019, but I guess not. The Camerlengo fp from last season is listed.