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They're going to the 4CCs!
Lorraine McNamara & Quinn Carpenter
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https://www.goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?69213
They talk about their year a bit in the article that the above thread cites.
2018 4CCs SD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REhtkBlV2NY
2018 4CCs FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8crkTUQlzk
They talk about their year a bit in the article that the above thread cites.
2018 4CCs SD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REhtkBlV2NY
2018 4CCs FD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8crkTUQlzk
Their website has been updated for their first senior season as well.
https://mcnamara-carpenter.ice-dance.com/
https://mcnamara-carpenter.ice-dance.com/
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They won Lake Placid ID International!
Their new programs:
RD
"Desde el alma" by Orquesta Color Tango De Roberto Alvarez; "Quejumbroso" by Orquesta Color Tango De Roberto Alvarez
Lorraine is so fierce! Tango is a great look for them! And these are not same ole same old tangoes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIyMiTP5Sg
They earned 73.50 for this RdD, and placed first.
FD
"Porz Goret" by Yann Tiersen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUbgGVwaShg
They earned 111.62 for this FD, and 185.12 total, placing first in the free dance and first overall.
I would like to see sharper positions in the lifts. The spins are creative, and it looks like it will be interesting to watch on the ice!
A very, very promising start to the season!
Their new programs:
RD
"Desde el alma" by Orquesta Color Tango De Roberto Alvarez; "Quejumbroso" by Orquesta Color Tango De Roberto Alvarez
Lorraine is so fierce! Tango is a great look for them! And these are not same ole same old tangoes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IIyMiTP5Sg
They earned 73.50 for this RdD, and placed first.
FD
"Porz Goret" by Yann Tiersen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUbgGVwaShg
They earned 111.62 for this FD, and 185.12 total, placing first in the free dance and first overall.
I would like to see sharper positions in the lifts. The spins are creative, and it looks like it will be interesting to watch on the ice!
A very, very promising start to the season!
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Oh gorgeous! I adore Tiersen...
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Indeed, for me same as the music used is quite original, the choreography/interpretational approach follows the suit for me. And I already know that people will complain, because they want 'face grab & red rose' happy meal thing - but I can't help, but appreciate freshness of their mature, kinda 'cool' vibe produced in this RD. They both look very sophisticated and non-literal. I would rather see them going for more Argentine Tango holds, poses, but keeping that into this 'cool' vibe. Material they have looks like will give them a new opening and opportunity to find their personalities more in competition.
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I just watched their RD and FD from Lake Placid... wow. Whatever they've been doing this summer, it's clearly working for them. I was really worried at the end of last season--things just looked awkward, clunky, and clearly not working. But it's like they're a whole different team, so smooth and captivating. I can't wait to see where they go this season.
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I agree on underscoring, especially comparing to winners' score and how both teams performed. They should have break 110 for sure.
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Quinn & Lorraine. Check out that free dance protocol, people! Level 4 step sequence. I believe that is the first one for a senior team on this year's Challenger Series.
Watching it live, their whole FD is beautifully constructed, like one big step sequence - there's that lovely flow that does not separate particular elements. As for ss itself, I think it was not the most speedy one, but they put great amount of focus, detail and took their right time with it to achieve such effect. It really is a new team this season for me, and so humble, both of them, they were so happy to hear that ppl love their work, that ppl are excited for them
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Watched them at Skate America. THEY REALLY should have been 3rd -- I hope they are encouraged. I loved them SO MUCH MORE compared to where they were last year. Lots of improvement -- her shoulders are down now more (not up and tense), and he's just a dream. GO LORRAINE AND QUINN!!!
They slayed on the pattern at Skate America. First team of the season to earn level 4s on both portions in an ISU event!
That was my major hope for them. Now put the Level 4s on the pattern together with the Level 4 step sequence in the FD, and let's rock & roll.
That was my major hope for them. Now put the Level 4s on the pattern together with the Level 4 step sequence in the FD, and let's rock & roll.
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I felt so blessed to be in the audience in Everett to see their performances! Their FD was mesmerizing. I gave them a standing O! I saw a lot of improvement last year with their tango FD, but this year the improvement is even more striking. They look like a completely new team to me, and I love the emotion with which they are skating. They deserved the bronze at SA. They're up against another tough field this week in Finland, but I hope they can get on the podium this time.
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Any news why they weren't able to skate in the exhibition? I was really looking forward to seeing them since they didn't get invited at SA (when they should've been!) I hope they're okay!
Wheee! They got a medal!
They didn't do the exhibition again? Bummer. I'd guess then that it was their decision not to do it at SA. Maybe they don't have a new gala program ready yet or are planning another dual program with the Parsons? (It's obvious M&C did a LOT of work since last spring, with so many new elements in their competitive programs). But I think they could perform last season's gala performance as long as it's not at the same venue as when they skated it at Cup of China? Or they could skate their SD from last year. They have a very busy schedule, flying home and then back to Austria in only two weeks. Maybe they are just trying to get in some time to really work before then. Who knows?
But yay! They won the bronze! Big battle here among all these developing teams. I thought they could do it, but I didn't know if they would do it, and I'm really proud of them. Drat on the one-foot step sequence and the extended lift deductions. Definitely some nerves during the FD. But they did it anyway. Got the job done and gained some great experience.
They didn't do the exhibition again? Bummer. I'd guess then that it was their decision not to do it at SA. Maybe they don't have a new gala program ready yet or are planning another dual program with the Parsons? (It's obvious M&C did a LOT of work since last spring, with so many new elements in their competitive programs). But I think they could perform last season's gala performance as long as it's not at the same venue as when they skated it at Cup of China? Or they could skate their SD from last year. They have a very busy schedule, flying home and then back to Austria in only two weeks. Maybe they are just trying to get in some time to really work before then. Who knows?
But yay! They won the bronze! Big battle here among all these developing teams. I thought they could do it, but I didn't know if they would do it, and I'm really proud of them. Drat on the one-foot step sequence and the extended lift deductions. Definitely some nerves during the FD. But they did it anyway. Got the job done and gained some great experience.
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