Nathan Chen
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It’s still early but he has more time working on new programs than he had in the past (unless there is something not known to us). That being said, I am still convinced that he’ll have a new sp since he moved on from Desperado early last season. Less sure about lp now.
And if he does, what programs will he pick?
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Ah Nathan, always so secretive. Guess we’ll have to wait until US classics or JO then. Disappointed that he didn’t have at least a new exhibition program though, as he seems to be able to pull one of those out of his hat with very short notice. Or he could’ve done La Bohème which he’s never performed in shows post-competitive season.
NCJP uploaded (silent) webcam footage of Caravan to youtube:
https://youtu.be/RUU4iTdu-PM
Rocketman ChSq:
https://twitter.com/nathanchenjp/status/1411420932522930176?s=21
Rinkside Caravan:
https://twitter.com/tsukianul/status/1411423612309938177?s=21
SBS backflip with Angela Wang:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4KOS1A60Z/?utm_medium=copy_link
Group photo with other cast members:
Craig Heath: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4I97VLE7V/?utm_medium=copy_link
Ashley Clark: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4rBR9LnQP/?utm_medium=copy_link
Stephanee Grosscup: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4YsaYLkOY/?utm_medium=copy_link
Also just realized it was the first time Nathan performing in shows in person since Sun Valley / JO 2019, excluding galas and that GPI recital. That’s a lot of Nathan appearances taken away by the pandemic.
NCJP uploaded (silent) webcam footage of Caravan to youtube:
https://youtu.be/RUU4iTdu-PM
Rocketman ChSq:
https://twitter.com/nathanchenjp/status/1411420932522930176?s=21
Rinkside Caravan:
https://twitter.com/tsukianul/status/1411423612309938177?s=21
SBS backflip with Angela Wang:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4KOS1A60Z/?utm_medium=copy_link
Group photo with other cast members:
Craig Heath: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4I97VLE7V/?utm_medium=copy_link
Ashley Clark: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4rBR9LnQP/?utm_medium=copy_link
Stephanee Grosscup: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4YsaYLkOY/?utm_medium=copy_link
Also just realized it was the first time Nathan performing in shows in person since Sun Valley / JO 2019, excluding galas and that GPI recital. That’s a lot of Nathan appearances taken away by the pandemic.
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Well this confirms he has new programs, just finished choreographing the short and just started working on the long.If he has any this season...
Thanks, yeah I've already seen that, bless that Nathan fan for 'catching' him for a short greeting and info on the state of his new programs.
I know I'm being a whiney fan, but why does he always get his programs so late!
I'm heartbroken, that they didn't schedule someone else for this early Sun Valley date, someone like Mariah or Jason who already have their programs. His early Sun Valley program debuts have always been among my absolute favourite performances/practices of them, and we already didn't get that the last season, and now neither this year. So I'm just super disappointed, especially when this was the last opportunity, considering he's more than likely retiring after this season.I’m disappointed, too, but I‘m guessing it was Nathan’s decision to do the show at this time - considering his status as world champ and his long relationship with the Sun Valley ice show. Maybe he just wants to give his full and undivided attention to his training for the upcoming season going forward.Thanks, yeah I've already seen that, bless that Nathan fan for 'catching' him for a short greeting and info on the state of his new programs.
I know I'm being a whiney fan, but why does he always get his programs so late!
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It's nice seeing Nathan's loyalty to the Sun Valley Ice Show and to his former coach. Nathan is that kind of cool, generous human being. Combined with his amazing talent, it's just mind-blowing. It would be so incredible to see him skate in person, not to mention meeting him in person. 
I came across this CBC commentary of Nathan's 2021 Worlds fp. Kurt Browning and the other CBC announcers get that Nathan's extraordinary talent, extends far beyond his explosive, technically superb jumps and multiple rotation abilities!
As Kurt says, "Watch for little touches of choreography that Nathan makes look easy, riddled all through this program... He creates a pure meditative state, and then the power and command of the jumps... He makes it look easy. It's not."
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I came across this CBC commentary of Nathan's 2021 Worlds fp. Kurt Browning and the other CBC announcers get that Nathan's extraordinary talent, extends far beyond his explosive, technically superb jumps and multiple rotation abilities!
As Kurt says, "Watch for little touches of choreography that Nathan makes look easy, riddled all through this program... He creates a pure meditative state, and then the power and command of the jumps... He makes it look easy. It's not."
Nathan Chen 2021 World Championships FS CBC
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Hm, so does that mean, that he held out intentionally with his FS to go to MFD?
Or just a coincidence, and he's 'late' because he's always starting later than many other skaters...
Sigh... it is hard being a simultaneously curious and impatient person.
Haha, it's probably the latter (he's late as usual).Hm, so does that mean, that he held out intentionally with his FS to go to MFD?
Or just a coincidence, and he's 'late' because he's always starting later than many other skaters...
Sigh... it is hard being a simultaneously curious and impatient person.
That being said, Jason and Nathan have the benefit of not going to Nebelhorn so they don't have to be ready for monitoring at Cranberry in August like the others where both Vincent and Yaro are registered. I assume Yaro is also aiming to get the TBD spot at Skate America. Nathan is apparently going to US International Classic in September so he has another month before he has to compete new programs and I think they are also looking at building throughout the Fall and peaking at the right time in Feb in Beijing.
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I briefly looked up the Canadian government’s website explaining current travel restrictions, and it seems the closest category with quarantine exemption that Nathan falls under is as participant of an international single sport event. While this should allow him to go to SCI (or Autumn Classics) without quarantining, I doubt it would be applicable to getting choreography. (TBH I just don’t want to accept the possibility of him getting an MFD free skate for the Olympic season lol)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...s-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html
Where did you get that Vincent and Yaro are registered for Cranberry? I thought the lineup hasn’t been announced yet.
If you answer the questionnaire it says,
I think it could be argued that obtaining choreography is essential for his participation in SCI.
I think TSL said Vincent was doing Cranberry. Did they say Yaro, too? They said Nathan will do US Classic.
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I agree.
But I think it will be even easier to enter Canada from today when the new rules take effect (but you have to be fully vaccinated). I didn't actually check myself but got an email from our travel folks (I sometimes travel to Vancouver for work). Yes, Yaro, too.
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cranberry...makes me think of thanksgiving and turkey.
