2026 JGP Xi'an Rhythm Dance

[4everchan]

not.a.waltz.

 

[cocteautwin]

New partnership but what a nice one, good match. They already have a strong, prettu unique vibe. Love her hair (perfect for ice dance) and dress.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Why did I just think of Evgeniia Lopareva / Geoffrey Brissaud (FRA)...?

It's not just Dessie Abigail HOEWING-MOXLEY's hair. That is the sort of programme I can imagine Zhenya and Geoff skating to. And I can imagine Zhenya wearing that dress too.

Dessie Abigail HOEWING-MOXLEY / Artyom SLADKOV (DEU) were not bad for a new partnership. And I am particularly impressed with her for coming straight from Solo Dance.

They go into 6th position.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[TallyT]

Okay I am back and have caught up (sort of) and even what two hours into the season I can see two things clearly.

I have spent my entire life totally misunderstanding the meaning of the word 'waltz'.

I am not going to have nearly as much snarking about RD costumes as the last few years. Most of the girls' dresses are lovely and the boys are mostly dressed quite well (for figure skating). Though I am trying to decide whether I am appalled by the Toccata and Fugue one (and her costume!) or utterly adore them...

 

[yuumagical]

Somewhere, Jackie Wong must be going

 

[lariko]

Oh, the bingo item, someone arrives w/o skates/costumes.... Anyway, i ended up watching the whole thing, just too sleepy to go sleep...

 

[4everchan]

so now you know why some of the Canadian folks are complaining about... we didn't get much waltz in the summer competitions we were watching.. this is one of our leading teams... not a waltz.

 

[cocteautwin]

I didn't even nitoce the waltz (ok, I'm still half asleep). This program is not my cup of tee. They made Prince boring.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

And we finish with a Prince programme from Summer HOMICK / Nicholas BUELOW (CAN). And it starts with "Wow"

When they first came out, I wasn't sure about Summer's dress. But now that I hear the music, it is definitely a suitable choice.

I enjoyed that.

Is it enough to topple the Russians from the top?

Oooh. Not even close to them.

They go into 5th position.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[lariko]

so now you know why some of the Canadian folks are complaining about... we didn't get much waltz in the summer competitions we were watching.. this is one of our leading teams... not a waltz.

Definitely not a waltz. But there was more waltzes than I expected or at least waltz passing stuff

 

[auser]

so now you know why some of the Canadian folks are complaining about... we didn't get much waltz in the summer competitions we were watching.. this is one of our leading teams... not a waltz.

I was a Weaver/Poje fan, I enjoy Summer and Nicholas's dancing but not feeling the waltz here Kaitlyn... Did I just dream the commentary I thought I heard from Kaitlyn a few years ago about missing pattern dances?

 

[AlexBreeze]

Master and Margarita from the American team, interesting.

Mark was still in Russia just a couple of years ago, so it’s not particularly surprising. It’s an original choice for a waltz (and far from the worst compared to others). But I doubt slowing down the music so much is a good idea.

 

[Azikin]

I am not going to have nearly as much snarking about RD costumes as the last few years. Most of the girls' dresses are lovely and the boys are mostly dressed quite well (for figure skating).

Definitely a nice change, especially from the last season...

 

[labgoat]

Ach, I just noticed that we still have this AIN nonsense in the entry lists.

Which are the Russians and which are the Belorussians?

Do they not understand how nice it is to be able to just glance at the Entries and know straight away which country they are representing without having to pause and think about it? (Or ask somebody. Or actually look it up).

CaroLiza_fan

AIN1 is Belarus and AIN2 is Russia.
I am on my 30 minute break if you are wondering why I am suddenly here and will go poof soon

 

[labgoat]

ooooh vampire waltz, love it!!!

Lift dismount a bit messy, but otherwise great! Some unique movements there, love the creative ending pose

Can’t wait to see it

 

[Andrea82]

Breakdown of scores

https://skatingscores.com/2627/jgpchn/jr/dance/short/

Spanish judge had Fefelova/Valoz in 6th. He marked Calhoun/Zheltysev 1st.
US and French judge had Bianchi/Basile 1st

 

[LadyB]

Congrats Masha and Tyoma! Yippieh!!!! Lovely programme.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Is the ISU scoreboard broken?

EDIT: Nvm. Had to had to a new link.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

I've been enjoying watching the first Jr Grand Prix in ice dance. I was so surprised to discover that Calhoun/Zheltyshev have switched coaches to Camerlengo. Does that mean in Detroit?

 

[dorispulaski]

Yes, they are at Novi with Igor Shpilband and Camerlengo.