2021 Skate America: Rhythm Dance

[labgoat]

Chock and Bates are my SP winners! I am loving that Rhythm Dance which I never thought I'd say.

Only 1.03 difference between the two American teams.

 

[litenkyckling]

I just need more from Evan with this RD - it's not enough to let your pretty girlfriend do all the selling here

 

[rain]

I agree, but I also saw it coming when they only got one keypoint. I think if they'd gotten level 3 or higher they would've taken it.

The judges were pretty brutal with awarding key points to everyone here today. Probably good, as it gives the teams tangible feedback that they can use going forward this season.

I will not quibble about the technical score, which was a virtual tie, but I thought the PCS really, really should have gone with Chock/Bates (aside from maybe skating skills, as others have said). It bugs me when really great material isn't rewarded as it should be. It kind of sends the message of "why bother".

 

[labgoat]

I just need more from Evan with this RD - it's not enough to let your pretty girlfriend do all the selling h

I just need more from Evan with this RD - it's not enough to let your pretty girlfriend do all the selling here

A little edge would do him some good. Like the little scruff on him.

 

[LadyB]

Okay, guys, I'm gonna be the lightweight today. I need some kip, didn't get much rest after Day 1 and it's catching up with me. I sent all my love to Sasha Trusova and hope to wake up to a pleasing result in pairs - I don't want to jinx anyone, but my fingers will be firmly crossed all night.
Have fun - see ya tomorrow

 

[Andrea82]

PCS

Russian, US, Canadian and French judges for H/D
Polish, German and Czech judges for C/B.
Spanish judge tied them

 

[Seven Sisters]

I just need more from Evan with this RD - it's not enough to let your pretty girlfriend do all the selling here

It’s never been a problem before!

Poor Evan, lost in the shadows (even though he is by far the better skater, IMHO)

 

[Hyena]

PCS

Russian, US, Canadian and French judge for H/D
Polish, German and Czech judge for C/B.
Spanish judge tied them

Spain is like, we have enough to figure out with our two teams and only one Olympic spot. The rest of you can deal with all the other rivalries.

 

[4everchan]

It’s never been a problem before!

Poor Evan, lost in the shadows (even though he is by far the better skater, IMHO)

not just your opinion... that's why they were never my in my long line up of faves ... but this time around, i really enjoyed their perf

 

[TontoK]

I'm fine with the top two placements. I'd also be fine if they were reversed.

I'd have had the Spanish third in an ordinal system.

 

[peepsquick]

They skated to this music before, right? or was it someone else?

They did! 2016-17 I think ...

 

[SnowWhite]

I see the potential in Carolane and I see the potential with Shane, but for me, it's seem that they could success more if they find a new partner for having better chemistry and passion. That the main problem of this couple a lack of chemistry and passion.

The main problem is that they never skate clean, and frequently have random stumbles or falls.

The judges were pretty brutal with awarding key points to everyone here today. Probably good, as it gives the teams tangible feedback that they can use going forward this season.

I will not quibble about the technical score, which was a virtual tie, but I thought the PCS really, really should have gone with Chock/Bates (aside from maybe skating skills, as others have said). It bugs me when really great material isn't rewarded as it should be. It kind of sends the message of "why bother".

It wasn't though. It was fairly close, but H/D were 0.72 points ahead in TES, which is the majority of the difference between them and C/B.

 

[Mathman]

Poor Evan, lost in the shadows (even though he is by far the better skater, IMHO)

The flower and the stem. What can be done?

I generally like Chock and Bates (having followed local girl Maddie Chock since her days as a junior). But of the two programs we saw today, I thought that Hubbell and Donohue's came together better.

 

[danceme]

How did Morozov get a level 4 on her twizzle? It stalled and she spun in place.

easily ask the friend on teck panel

 

[elektra blue]

mostly shallow comments catching up with R&D:

Smart/Diaz > Hurtado/Khaliavin
Sorensen looks a bit like George Michael
Hubbell/Donohue's program suits them and for once i also like the costumes
if you're Madison Chock you can even rock acid green

 

[iluvtodd]

I Smart & Diaz! They were fabulous through the whole competition. Their exhibition program reminded me of Kaitlyn & Jean-Luc, & that's a compliment!