2024 JGP Riga Cup Free Dance

[Ichatdelune]

Standard program skated beautifully, that's my take

 

[labgoat]

A warhorse choice for the Mullens but it is a new style for them and allows them to develop some better and longer held edgework. Smart kids too! Does she remind anyone of a very, young Shae-Lynn Bourne

 

[elektra blue]

i wore the same hairdo for my sister's wedding

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Ah, yes, they are actually bringing back these costumes

 

[labgoat]

I was reading that Grimm & Savitsky changed coaches

 

[Jumping_Bean]

I was reading that Grimm & Savitsky changed coaches

They did. 2 weeks ago. And it seems to be more of an interim coach for now, he's actually retired and in his 70s.

 

[lariko]

Aha, it's not just black, it is also dark gray!

 

[lariko]

Cewl moves, Germany!

 

[elektra blue]

they're good, but i spaced out

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Oh, I love this program. I love them. Their transitions are so difficult.

 

[lariko]

They did. 2 weeks ago. And it seems to be more of an interim coach for now, he's actually retired and in his 70s.

Oh noes, I hope they will find a great fit for them. I love this team so much.

 

[labgoat]

Beautifully dramatic and uniquely them. I love this program for them. Passionate and well crafted.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

14. Darya GRIMM / Michail SAVITSKIY
Adagio performed by D. Qudaibergen

DSp4
OFTW3 + OFTM3
SeStW1 + SeStM3
StaLi4 + RoLi3
SyTwW4 + SyTwM3
ChLi1 +2.37
ChSl1 +1.25

RD: 61.97 (2nd)
FD: 94.36 (2nd)
TOT: 156.33 (2nd)

That transitional lift into their dance spin is insane! No one does crazy transitions like this team. Their lifts are gorgeous. However, their skating skills seemed just a little stiff tonight, I think their struggles with illness and coaching change during the off-season have prevented them from really pushing forwards in terms of skating. I expect to see them improve a lot towards their next JGP as they get a solid block of uninterrupted training time.

 

[jgg220]

The Japanese and French teams apparently used up the entire quota of originality. Germans are better skaters but this material is eminently forgettable (easy for me to say between my memory loss issues and lack of Prevagen).

ETA: The Germans don't list Neil Brown as a coach, but seeing him with them makes me wonder if they will switch to Brown and Margaglio, who have done great work for the senior Finnish teams. I'd love that, or for them to go to Arribert (and the same goes for both of the top senior Czech teams).

 

[Ichatdelune]

So I dislike Dimash Khudaibergen with a passion and my feed was still on 0.5x speed for some reason but I liked what I was able to see, Mlle. Grimm gave me Juulia vibes on that rotational lift with her lovely lines!

 

[labgoat]

Now for Noemi & Noah.
I loved their RD and am really looking forward to see what they plan for the FD.

 

[elektra blue]

forza Noemi and Noah!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Oh noes, I hope they will find a great fit for them. I love this team so much.

I hope so too.

 

[jgg220]

I haven't seen a less engaging Love Story program since the days when Jamie Sale was still relevant, which are thankfully long gone.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

15. Noemi Maria TALI / Noah LAFORNARA
Love Story by Francis Lai, Lola and Hauser

DSp4 (a bit of travel in the sit position)
OFTW3 + OFTM3
SyTwW3 + SyTwM3 (slight skid from Noemi on the second set)
ChAJ +1.83
CuLi4 + RoLi4
DiStW2 + DiStM3
ChSt1 +2.21

RD: 62.95 (1st)
FD: 98.31 (1st)
TOT: 161.26 (1st)

The costumes are incredible! Their one-foot turns were gorgeous, some of the footwork in their diagonal step was so intricate and close, and their character step was also really fantastic. I love their choice of slides within.