Well that was the criticism of D/W for all those years that they were technically brilliant but lacked the emotional connection especially of a team like their rivals V/M but they did okay in the end.
2026 Four Continents Championships Free Dance
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Yes I know - I actually practiced in the early days with Meryl & Charlie - we had the same coaches. I did connect with several of their programs - Eleanor Rigby, Giselle, Samson & Delilah, the Indian RD & both their winning skates to name just a few.
This is not a knock on Emi & Vadym - just a comment that I am not there with them yet emotionally. They are building their technical base right now, future steps will round out their expression and that will make them an even more well rounded team
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Awwww. Walking out so casually holding hands and waving with their spare hand.
And then Emilea does a fist pump, and blows me a kiss when they reach the camera.
Boys, but she is happy!
Awwww. Vadym making sure the ribbon on Emilea's medal isn't twisted when it is put on her. That is a good partner. (Seeing sombody wearing a medal with a twisted ribbon is always a pet hate of mine).
Awwww. The wee cartoon picture of themselves they were presented with!
That was funny. Vadym having to tell the Browns to hold up their medals for the photo.
Actually, when they all went up onto the top step, Oona looked like she was upset and was about to cry.
Ach, they ended the broadcast too soon! I wanted to see them doing their lap of hounour and getting their photos taken!
CaroLiza_fan
And then Emilea does a fist pump, and blows me a kiss when they reach the camera.
Boys, but she is happy!
Awwww. Vadym making sure the ribbon on Emilea's medal isn't twisted when it is put on her. That is a good partner. (Seeing sombody wearing a medal with a twisted ribbon is always a pet hate of mine).
Awwww. The wee cartoon picture of themselves they were presented with!
That was funny. Vadym having to tell the Browns to hold up their medals for the photo.
Actually, when they all went up onto the top step, Oona looked like she was upset and was about to cry.
Ach, they ended the broadcast too soon! I wanted to see them doing their lap of hounour and getting their photos taken!
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^^Doesn't he get Emilea right, though, or am I hearing what I want to hear? Many say "Amelia" but in listening to her say her name herself, it's Em-i-LEE-a? But I'll admit, VADim sounds all wrong to my ears, too!
ETA: Michael kind of got away with a swingy leg and maybe a little early putting his foot down/balance check in the RD twizzles, and here in the FD the same thing with the one foot work. Just rewatching already and it struck me again.
ETA: Michael kind of got away with a swingy leg and maybe a little early putting his foot down/balance check in the RD twizzles, and here in the FD the same thing with the one foot work. Just rewatching already and it struck me again.
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Because of work and too many other obligations I am missing Euros numbers because I did not get home in time to enter them (-175 for me). I actually did decently in dance - Hannah & Ye caused me a lot of problems.My predictions are
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He mispronounces both training bases Canton ( not can-TON but just Canton) & Novi (not no-ve but No-vie) as well.
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I think you might be hearing what you want to hear, because I hear Chris saying "E-mee-lee-a", i.e. the way you are complaining about people pronouncing it.
But, as I said earlier, at least it is closer than Mark's "Emily".
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I can relate to this.
Not naming names, but there are some of my kids that I really like as skaters, but the programmes they have been given in recent years are not to my taste at all. I just cannot connect with the programmes. And as a result, I am starting to disconnect from them as skaters. Which isn't fair.
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Right, time for breakfast, and then winding back the stream to watch Group 1.
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Post the men SP start order - it is finally up
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it's 9 am here, I'm in the middle of my both jobs, so why not watch figure skating?
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I'm so happy for Oona and Gage, their free dance is so good!
I'm also happy for UtaMasa gaining season's best, they needed that before the olympics. Of course, they won't top any higher ranked teams at the team event but I hope they can skate confidently, have a great experience, create many good memories and maybe even get a medal
I'm also happy for UtaMasa gaining season's best, they needed that before the olympics. Of course, they won't top any higher ranked teams at the team event but I hope they can skate confidently, have a great experience, create many good memories and maybe even get a medal
Overall good FD. Emiliea and Vadym lived up to their rising-star status. Same with Oona and Gage. I am concerned for Caroline and Michael as they seem to be stagnant with the judges. They remind me a little of Hawayek and Baker who had such potential but couldn't break through to the very top. I think the turmoil with the coaches at the Michigan Ice Academy has had its impact with Green/Parsons. Greg Zurlein is a good coach and I hope they stick with him. Maybe a clean slate next season will help them help them take the next step.
Great podium. The US dance field is so deep and so rich in talent. Emi and Vadym just a class above this season. Other than the improvement in their skating skills and delivery, I'm very impressed with their consistency! The rising-star pressure must be difficult for anyone, but they've handled that with so much maturity.
I am also happy that the podium prize money went to 3 teams who seem to need it badly. They all work on the side to help with training costs, and have GoFundMe set up. It breaks my heart that skating is so expensive, even for the brightest talents.
I am also happy that the podium prize money went to 3 teams who seem to need it badly. They all work on the side to help with training costs, and have GoFundMe set up. It breaks my heart that skating is so expensive, even for the brightest talents.
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So am I!
Prize money for 4cc and Europeans in dance.
$30k to winners
$20k 2nd place
$12k 3rd place
$10k 4th place
Prize money for 4cc and Europeans in dance.
$30k to winners
$20k 2nd place
$12k 3rd place
$10k 4th place
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Their blues for klook FD was so good. It was nice to see them skate it clean after the mistake at Cdn Nationals. It was my favourite FD of the night because of its originality.
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