2026 Olympics: Free Dance

[Ichatdelune]

Somewhat stiff than usual, which is accountable, seems like Z/K are winning the rivalry

Meanwhile it is quite nice that no R&J of the three used the same source (Rota, Armstrong, Prokofiev)

 

[auser]

ZINGAS Emilea / KOLESNIK Vadym bringing the drama. Love their attack and dynamic energy.

 

[cocteautwin]

Emilea and Vadym make an impression of the best cardio trained team who did the most runthroughs, they are so incredibly sharp. I love the final pose.

 

[museksk8r]

Wow, Z/K are so crisp, so sharp, so one as a team. Oh, that was breathtaking! I loved their speed, attack and extension. The improvement in Emilea this season is truly astounding. They are so prepared! I feel they should have been 4th in the RD here. Love them!!

 

[chepe]

They remind me of Zhiganshina / Gaszi in a way. They do things that are different, but don't get the appreciation they deserve.

Lopareva has very fluid style, her skating is aesthetically most pleasing of all female ice dancers. Brissaud can match her gesturing. They have very weird chemistry, like they're not romantically connected at all, but it works (I don't know anything about their private lives, I assume they're not an item). I think even sibling pairs have more romantic pretend.

I agree that bright orange-red hair there was bit of a mismatch. It was like if Anna was wearing Elsa's dress.

 

[LeReveur]

One thing that sets Zingas/Kolesnik apart from most couples is that they are BOTH great performers with confidence. I disagree with Tracy Wilson's comparison to Davis/White aside from the speed. I think Zingas/Kolesnik are more in line with the music and better dancers than Davis/White ever were. Yes, a bold statement for some.

 

[GGFan]

If several teams decide to retire after the Olympics Z/K could be pushing for the podium at Worlds . . . just saying.

 

[museksk8r]

Z/K into 1st with 123.19/206.72.

 

[LadyB]

Still can't get over Igor never looking a day older than a decade ago.

 

[Ruthypegs]

Vadym is incredible skater - but Emilea isn't far behind - they are fabulous

 

[lileychristie]

ZingNik is so solid!
There were surprisingly a lot of yellow boxes though

Oh noooo my CBC stream is erroring just before their scores

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

This is more my style than their other programme.

I was just mesmerised the whole way through.

That was beauty on ice.

Simon: "They are breath-takingly good!"

I agree.

Emilea did the hand heart and blew a kiss to the camera when coming off the ice. And I did the same back.

Simon and Louise both say that Emilea is something else.

This is so satisfying to hear, after having to listen to people say over the past few years that she wasn't good enough for Vadym.

They look nervous waitying for their scores.

They go into the lead of both the FD and overall.

They look happier now!

WELL DONE EMILEA AND VADYM!!!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[moonvine]

And Z/K into first!!!!

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Oh wow i´m not sure if i´m ready for this. I really hope P/P stays in bronze position

 

[Dawn825]

Here we goooo!

 

[chepe]

Sorry, although I like this pairing, after previous ones this program felt outdated, and music connected poorly. Maybe I'm R/J'd out, shrug.

 

[Chantilly]

I know their rise isn't common in ice dance but I think they totally deserve it.
The transitions in and out of their elements are difficult and well executed.
Their unison and commitment are excellent.
Their energy and attack is incredible.
Very well choreographed program.
I don't love the double stabbing at the end as it's not accurate but.
I think she just needs more confidence

 

[Dreamer57]

Can someone tell me who is the woman with zingnik and igor schpilband please?

 

[bramweld]

Here we go.

 

[16Olympics]

That was breathtaking.....well done. I just love them. Into the lead...