Thoughts from the arena: (1) it's really cold in Nashville today, (2) the arena is not great if you have dietary restrictions, (3) who knew getting level 4 on patters was so easy?
Memorable performances
(1) Koncius/Shchepetov: The first group was kind of rough but this team seems to have potential. I liked their lines and their material seemed thought out. I then saw Marina with them in the k&c and I realized why.
(2) Wolfkostin/Chen: We've seen many Michael Jackson programs over the years but this was one of the better ones. They has several highlight dance moves and the crowd was really into it.
(3) Hawayek/Baker: I was SO excited to finally see my babies in person. I still love them but this isn't my favorite vehicle for them and their skating just isn't as big as some of the top teams. Still, they were very polished other than the twizzle mistake and Jean Luc is very charismatic in person. I have hope as their free is a much better program.
(4) Hubbell/Donohue: If you could give points just based on the warmup they would win. When they move across the ice it's mesmerizing. The flow is crazy. It's like they have fire on their blades so they cut in so much more smoothly than anyone's. The Janet Jackson program has some great moments where you just gasp. However, Maddie made the twizzle error and the crowd wasn't as into their program as they were Chock/Bates.
(5)Green/Parsons: I honestly do not think the crowd gave them enough credit. They probably have one of the best constructed programs in the world this year. They also have some of the best sharp dance moves. The details with the hands that they do and their no touch step sequence is pretty great. If they end up going to the Olympics over my babies I will not be too upset.
(6) Chock/Bates: Their warmup was really underwhelming--their flow wasn't out of this world and Madison had zero spark. BUT, when their program started everything changed. I don't listen to Billie Eillish but their program works. The lifts, Madison's charisma, and Evan's excellent skating get you immersed. Their moves were all really clean and polished and it was the program most of the audience got on their feet for. I still think H/D have more flow but I think Chock and Bates are rightfully in first place today.
Memorable performances
(1) Koncius/Shchepetov: The first group was kind of rough but this team seems to have potential. I liked their lines and their material seemed thought out. I then saw Marina with them in the k&c and I realized why.
(2) Wolfkostin/Chen: We've seen many Michael Jackson programs over the years but this was one of the better ones. They has several highlight dance moves and the crowd was really into it.
(3) Hawayek/Baker: I was SO excited to finally see my babies in person. I still love them but this isn't my favorite vehicle for them and their skating just isn't as big as some of the top teams. Still, they were very polished other than the twizzle mistake and Jean Luc is very charismatic in person. I have hope as their free is a much better program.
(4) Hubbell/Donohue: If you could give points just based on the warmup they would win. When they move across the ice it's mesmerizing. The flow is crazy. It's like they have fire on their blades so they cut in so much more smoothly than anyone's. The Janet Jackson program has some great moments where you just gasp. However, Maddie made the twizzle error and the crowd wasn't as into their program as they were Chock/Bates.
(5)Green/Parsons: I honestly do not think the crowd gave them enough credit. They probably have one of the best constructed programs in the world this year. They also have some of the best sharp dance moves. The details with the hands that they do and their no touch step sequence is pretty great. If they end up going to the Olympics over my babies I will not be too upset.
(6) Chock/Bates: Their warmup was really underwhelming--their flow wasn't out of this world and Madison had zero spark. BUT, when their program started everything changed. I don't listen to Billie Eillish but their program works. The lifts, Madison's charisma, and Evan's excellent skating get you immersed. Their moves were all really clean and polished and it was the program most of the audience got on their feet for. I still think H/D have more flow but I think Chock and Bates are rightfully in first place today.
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I'm so happy for them! They were on fire today! 
