2021 International Classic: Free Dance

[charmblade]

Madison’s dress is absolutely stunning. So sparkly!!!

 

[Seven Sisters]

Instant reaction: Maddie’s dress is too long. I see a tripping/skate entanglement problem waiting to happen

ETA: beautiful his and hers matching masks. I strongly suspect the hand of Matthieu Caron

 

[charmblade]

I don’t know how that program comes across on the screen but it was beautiful in person. Hubbell and Donahue are just so light and smooth compared to the rest of this field.

 

[streams4dreams]

I don’t know how that program comes across on the screen but it was beautiful in person. Hubbell and Donahue are just so light and smooth compared to the rest of this field.

It looks great on screen too!

 

[SnowWhite]

Instant reaction: Maddie’s dress is too long. I see a tripping/skate entanglement problem waiting to happen

Lots of ice dancers wear skirts that length I feel like, don't they? Should be fine in that respect.

 

[SnowWhite]

I don’t know how that program comes across on the screen but it was beautiful in person. Hubbell and Donahue are just so light and smooth compared to the rest of this field.

I thought it looked lovely. How did the music sound in person? My speakers aren't great, so it's probably that but it felt maybe too quiet at times.

 

[rain]

Instant reaction: Maddie’s dress is too long. I see a tripping/skate entanglement problem waiting to happen

Yup. Cut some of the tulle off. It's the wrong length for her.

My eyebrows raised at that first lift. Pairs, or dance? This was well-skated, of course, because they are great skaters, but I still think this team really shines in something with a bit of edge. The most successful program they had, IMO, was their last Olympics FD and they've been trying to find something to equal it ever since — straight up lyrical isn't it. I thought the choreography needed some more highlights as well.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Oh, boo! Peacock, you are not going to show us the Haydenettes?

the wrath of legions of synchro skaters and their families is now going to fall upon you

 

[Yeslekyelnats]

Instant reaction: Maddie’s dress is too long. I see a tripping/skate entanglement problem waiting to happen

ETA: beautiful his and hers matching masks. I strongly suspect the hand of Matthieu Caron

I loved the length on her.

 

[CherylDee]

Oh, boo! Peacock, you are not going to show us the Haydenettes?

the wrath of legions of synchro skaters and their families is now going to fall upon you

yeah that was wrong

 

[Yeslekyelnats]

It looks great on screen too!

I thought it was just okay.

 

[litenkyckling]

H/D were good, but I love them best when they're different and more raw in all honesty