4th Maria Olszewska Memorial | Feb 24 - Mar 1

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We have a couple of Hungarian spies here. Lili MOLNAR-NAGY / Tamas FENYVESI (HUN) were skating to music from a few different spy films. I recognised James Bond music, and Austin Powers music. But there was also other music that I didn't recognise.

I love the costumes. I don't know how to describe them! But, they were blue.

They were great!

Having a lot of fun with their coach.

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

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Lada KORNATOVSKA / David PILOUS (CZE) were skating to "You Don't Own Me" (don't think it was Lesley Gore singing it, though), and "Rock And Roll" by Gary Glitter.

Lada was wearing a dress which was red on the right hand side, white in the middle, and red on the left hand side. David was wearing a purple jacket and black trousers.

It was an enjoyable programme.

Much as I hate kids skating to Gary Glitter (and much as he probably loves it!), that song is good for skating to.

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

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Camille CHAMBARET / Mael CHAMBARET (FRA) skating to Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!

"We Will Rock You", followed by "Don't Stop Me Now".

Oh, never heard a censored version of "Don't Stop Me Now" before. But, probably a good idea for kids this age.

Camille is wearing a beautiful black dress with white belt. Mael is wearing a white T-shirt, black jacket, and black trousers.

Unless somebody has got a couple of digits in their DOB's in their ISU Bio the wrong way around and they are actually twins, they are not siblings. Camille is 4 months older than Mael.

That was brilliant!!!

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

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After seeing a programme at the Olympics Gala to COldplay's "Viva La Vida" a few days ago, now Aliz BARCZI / Daniel Domonkos EDES (HUN) do a competition programme to it.

Well, they did for the second half of their programme. It was a different song that I didn't know in the first half.

Aliz is waring a pink bra with blue toga over it. Daniel is wearing a purple shirt and trousers with a black and purple waistcoat.

That was good.

They go into 2nd position in both the FD and overall.

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Nikola MIKLANKOVA / Lubos ZERVAN (SVK)

It's funny when you know exactly what music you are going to hear as soon as you see the costumes.

Nikola was wearing a white top and pink skirt. Lubos was wearing a black shirt and black trousers.

As I expected, "Hopelessly Devoted To You" started playing. And it was followed by "Greased Lightning".

I love "Grease" programmes!

They go into 2nd position in the FD, and the lead overall.

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Julia KADLUBEK / Gabriel BUZAR (POL) both wearing matching costumes. Julia is wearing a green bra and skirt, and a beautiful headpiece. Gabriel is wearing a green top and trousers.

Another "Aladdin" programme.

An instrumental piece that I don't actually know the title of at the start, followed by Will Smith's version of "Never Had A Friend Like Me" from the live action re-make.

They win the FD and overall.

Julia is delighted! She starts dancing on the sofa!

Resurfacing time.

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Ah, Advanced Novices starting their Warm-Up now.

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Vera COIRA / Marco TEDESCO (ITA) kicking things off with a VERY familiar piece of instrumental music.

Vera wearing a sky blue dress. Marco wearing a white shirt and green trousers.

A lot of issues. Particularly with synchronicity.

But, once the issues get ironed out, it will be a beautiful programme.

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Kinga KESZEI / Fabian Sebestyen EDES (HUN) wearing matching black and gold outfits.

They stated off by skating to "Always Remember Us This Way" by Lady Gaga. And it was beautiful.

But then "Spectrum" by Florence And The Machine was added onto the end. And it spoiled the programme for me. The two songs just did not go together.

Why not use another song from "A Star Is Born"? Like, erm, "Shallow". (I know, I am biased because I love that song!)

The skating was good, though.

They go into 2nd position in both the FD and overall.

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That was different from Mariia TESLIA / Dmytro TESLIA (CZE)

"Shape Of My Heart" by Sting followed by "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi.

Not two songs I would ever have thought of putting together. I love both of them, but I don't think they work together.

Mariia was wearing a beautiful black dress. Dmytro was wearing a black top and black trousers.

The more I see her, the more I think that girl sitting with all the Czech skaters can't be a coach. She has to be a team-mate. For goodness sake, she looks the same age as the kids she is sitting with!

Awwww. Dmytro and the girls are making an arm heart.

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

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Kayleigh CHAO / Jonathan MA (CAN) were skating to a right variety of styles of music in their medley.

Kayleigh is wearing a black jumpsuit, with a pink diagonal stripe running from her right shoulder to her left foot. Jonathan is wearing a purple top, green sash, and black trousers.

It was good.

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

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The stream died not long into the programme from Florence BEAUSOLEIL / Remi THIBAULT (CAN). But I got the page refreshed quickly enough so that I only missed a few seconds.

And I am glad I did, because everything about that was beautiful!

Hang on, where did the vocals come out of? It was going along nicely enough as an instrumental.

Anyway, Florence is wearing a grey-ish top and brown skirt. Remi is wearing a white shirt, braces, and black trousers.

She has been given a dog , while he has been given a monkey!

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

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And we finish with another beautiful programme, this time from Lou-Bella LEMAIRE / Mael QUINQUIS (FRA)

Lou-Bella is wearing a gorgeous black dress. Mael is wearing a purple top and black trousers.

Everything about that was beautiful. The costumes, the music, and the skating.

No doubt about it, they have won.

Where's Mael? Lou-Bella is sitting on her own.

Ah, he and their coach have arrived now.

They do win both the FD and overall.

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Right, a long break now. Half an hour.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to stay for too long after the action resumes at 5 past the hour, as I will be leaving to eat.

I might see the first Junior partnership, but I'll miss the rest of them, and all of the Seniors. And by the time I am finished eating, the stream will be gone.

So, all the best to all those that I will miss.

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The pictures are back, but the sound isn't.

The 5 Junior partnerships are starting their Warm-Up.

And I only noticed there now - they are all representing different countries.

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Phew. The sound was turned on just in time for the first partnership.

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Good luck to my new Ice Dance children Breau/Che

 

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Elzbieta JABLONSKA / Krystian ROGOWSKI (POL) skating to "Beautiful That Way" by Noa. I know the other song, but I have no idea what you call it because I have no idea how you spell any of the lyrics! (I can't even make out what language it is! )

Elzbieta is wearing a dress made to look like a red bra and red skirt. Krystian wearing a red top and black trousers.

Glad I got to see that programme. I enjoyed it.

They like their cuddly toys!

And they are delighted with their scores! Elzbieta can't believe it!

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Ach, I'll stay for another partnership or two.

Alexandra ROUSKOVA / Lukas TOMAN (CZE) doing a "Chicago" programme. With quite a few songs in it.

Alexandra wearing a gorgeous red dress and matching gloves. Lukas wearing a white shirt, black waistcoat and black trousers.

After Niina's exhibition, it's a bit of a let down not having people getting bumped off.

In all seriousness that was really enjoyable.

The three of them in the results area are very chatty!

They go into a massive lead! Over double the points of the previous partnership in both the FD and overall.

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Aletta LANYI / Huba GALLAI (HUN)

Aletta is wearing a purple and gold bra and matching skirt. Huba is weatring a black T-shirt with gold neckpiece, and black trousers.

Don't know any of the music, but I take it this is an Egyptian themed programme.

Needless to say, I loved it!!!

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

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