4CC Gala Live Watch Thread (starts at 9 EST)

[sweetskates1]

Lol yes that is very true. I am already wondering who will break up next season.

I love watching Marley/Brubaker they make me smile. She wears blue a lot btw.

With all the volatility in pairs with partner switches, I Just Haven't Met You Yet is an oddly appropriate choice for an exhibition number, I guess.

 

[Serious Business]

With all the volatility in pairs with partner switches, I Just Haven't Met You Yet is an oddly appropriate choice for an exhibition number, I guess.

I've Met You, but You Skate with That Guy might be even more appropriate.

Roffle!

Pet peeve: when a pairs/ice dancing team separate, the camera almost always follows the woman, even though more often than not, it's the man who goes off to do something. The cameraperson needs to either zoom out, or the director should cut to a wide shot.

 

[Macassar88]

Anyone know the skating order?

 

[Serious Business]

Daisuke was stunning as always. And he puts in the 3axel he almost always does in gala numbers, just to remind people that the pop in the FS was a fluke.

 

[sweetskates1]

Yes, Daisuke was great. I also enjoyed Mura's exhibition program earlier.

Daisuke was stunning as always. And he puts in the 3axel he almost always does in gala numbers, just to remind people that the pop in the FS was a fluke.

 

[Gymfan15]

Just joining now...I am guessing that the Shibs won't skate because Alex is sick? Or will he soldier through anyway. Does anyone know?

 

[ImaginaryPogue]

That lift from E/L was stunningly timed to the music and gorgeously acted.

 

[Macassar88]

OMG... Caroline Zhang is using the Defying Gravity track from Glee.

 

[Gymfan15]

Yeah, not a particular fan of this version of the song, lol. But man, I just love Caroline. She gives me goosebumps!

 

[Serious Business]

Unlike Mervin, Narumi severely lacks the groove it takes to skate to a song like this.

 

[chloepoco]

Unlike Mervin, Narumi severely lacks the groove it takes to skate to a song like this.

I thought she was pretty good; they both were. Loved it...very entertaining!

 

[ImaginaryPogue]

Asada: grace in human form. What a lovely, ethereal skater.

 

[Serious Business]

One thing I love about Mao is that she always puts the maximum effort into her exhibitions. They're always done with so much thought and heart. And this piece might be her best gala number yet.

 

[Gymfan15]

oh wow, Meryl's hair is SO pretty in this style! I wish she'd do it this way more often; it looks amazing framing her face.

 

[Violet Bliss]

I assume Ashley will be the featured star skating last.

 

[Serious Business]

The Shibs are skipping the gala definitely. Alex must've been pretty ill.

 

[sweetskates1]

Mao was lovely. D/W had an awesome gala performance to Adele's "Someone Like You". Ashley is about to skate to J-Lo's "On the Floor". She looks very pretty.

 

[Violet Bliss]

I guess my assumption pulled Ashley out to skate right now.

Did she just sit on the floor?

 

[Gymfan15]

How ironic; on the floor, and so is she. She needs a little bit more sass, and Meryl and Charlie are probably resisting the urge to start some twizzles or something.

 

[sweetskates1]

The choreography did not match the skate Ashley. Please find some other music before Worlds. lol.