Kaitlin Hawayek & Jean-Luc Baker
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Kaitlin often looks dejected with the scores. I think she believes they should be top 5. Would love to hear what exactly would or would have propelled them to that level?
I wonder this, too - I don't have a proper understanding of ice dance scores, but the quality of their skating to me would place them in the top 5, and I'm frequently astounded by their placings.
I've seen them perform live several times, and they always have the power to completely move me. They were world junior champions, so this makes it even more confusing/confounding.
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The commentator mentions the twizzles getting a bit close and a few wobbly edges here and there. These days I just watch and enjoy them as they are unique and special.
I'm wondering what overall held back Hawayek and Baker with the judges. I'm thinking it is their less than spectacular lifts. I used to think it was because of their closeness in height but the Italians are also close in height and have managed some pretty high-flying lifts. Like any skill, I am guessing that Kaitlin and Jean-Luc did not have a natural ability with those lifts and their coaches did their best to come up with appropriate moves. But perhaps their efforts to push their lift levels resulted in falls/injuries. I love H/B's lift with her supporting herself on his thighs. And there is no doubt their one-foot step sequence is among the best. I also think their grace and expression are superb and were never duly acknowledged in component scores. I keep referencing them in the past and present. I'm still hoping for the present!
Patterson: What’s next for local Olympian Jean-Luc Baker? | HeraldNet.com
The Edmonds ice dancer brought Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen to town with Your True Step.
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Thanks for alerting us to this great article! What an important endeavor, Your True Step. Fantastic of Jean-Luc, Nathan, and all involved.Patterson: What’s next for local Olympian Jean-Luc Baker? | HeraldNet.com
The Edmonds ice dancer brought Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen to town with Your True Step.
