Nathan Chen

[oatmella]

:rofl2:Nathan's fluffy hair does felt like puppies' fluffy hair.:agree2:

Hope you can throw some plushie to poor Nathan, maybe some of your fav ones for that personal touch, not reaching too hard here.

haha yes - will sacrifice some fav plushies for Nathan. Hopefully I will be able to see him in competition someday - and I wasn't kidding about bringing 100 plushies to toss on the ice. But I would have to figure out the logistics - first getting the 100+ plushies in the venue !

 

[oatmella]

My first reaction to Argentine Tango ...

I spit out my DIET COKE - always supporting Nathan

frida80 - that is an interesting suggestion though !

 

[yyyskate]

Ok... I’ve thought about it long and hard. I want Nathan to do a Argentine Tango next season. Something about the way he holds himself and his facial expressions makes me think this would be a good style for him. He’d have to slick back the curls for the right look, it’s easy enough to costume. But he cannot have a song that has been done to death. I kinda like forever tango bu a los amigos. It’s dynamic enough for a short program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXUm7nobsfU forever tango bu a los amigos from SYTYCD I like this song as well.

Argentine Tango maybe a little diffcult to interpret for Nathan. but if he can pull it off, I will be over the moon. Nathan does has that intense Tango look in his face already. but Argentine Tango is really hard to do justice in figure skating.

 

[oatmella]

I'm not sure Nathan is ready for Argentine tango - maybe a less intense tango though like this one? from SYTYCD Junior edition (love!)

https://youtu.be/bkTOq2-rUeM


yyyskate - thanks for linking that tango. Which of course reminds me of the iconic Joshua-Twitch Trepak dance !

https://youtu.be/jo4tyxXymgc?t=111

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Why shave the armpits? That doesn't change how much you sweat...
Antiperspirant would be the only thing that could reduce it to some degree.

Then again, I don't get the obsession with Nathan's pit-stains at all, I think people in general should relax about such things, it's annoying enough as it is, for those affected.

Most of the time it's done so sweat isn't being soaked up by the hairs and left there to soak into clothing, but most of the time it's done when men have a certain look they are going for with the costumes (sleeveless for one).

 

[frida80]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXUm7nobsfU forever tango bu a los amigos from SYTYCD I like this song as well.

Argentine Tango maybe a little diffcult to interpret for Nathan. but if he can pull it off, I will be over the moon. Nathan does has that intense Tango look in his face already. but Argentine Tango is really hard to do justice in figure skating.

I don't know about the video. Joshua looks the part but isn't doing much. He does have the attitude.

Argentine tango is tougher to pull off because its more feet focused. But Karen did a decent job with her FS.

Now that I think about it, The simplicity of the SYTYCD program can work for Nathan too. Segments where he does some edge work and smooth connecting moves and uses the frenetic part for some footwork instead. But this version is too short.

But an open shirt and suspenders?

 

[yyyskate]

here are some famous Male Arge Tango pieces. (continuing)

Jeff_butt's iconic Adios Nonino(must watch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiK5dEi23pQ and black rolling sleeves shirt and a Raf(with hair) in the K&C

Patrick's Esqualo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXCji-u6oCE absolute masterful authentic Arge Tango step transited into blade work on ice.

Jeremey Abbot "Eight Seasons" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9EifR1nhIM

Daisuke Takahashi's "Primavera Portena" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6NvuVJ8lEU

Stephane Lambiel's Otono Porteno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VMEKGQHW70

 

[frida80]

I'm not sure Nathan is ready for Argentine tango - maybe a less intense tango though like this one? from SYTYCD Junior edition (love!)

https://youtu.be/bkTOq2-rUeM


yyyskate - thanks for linking that tango. Which of course reminds me of the iconic Joshua-Twitch Trepak dance !

https://youtu.be/jo4tyxXymgc?t=111

The song isn't quite right. It's very light and not very dynamic. It makes it hard to choreograph with jumps and spins.

 

[oatmella]

True, not that particular song. But just an example of a lighter tango - but hey if he's ready for a dance of seduction (and tango starts in the eyes), then he should go for it !

 

[frida80]

True, not that particular song. But just an example of a lighter tango - but hey if he's ready for a dance of seduction (and tango starts in the eyes), then he should go for it !

I was thinking less seduction and more light flirtation with some added suaveness. I'm more focused on the chance to show off some lines, maturity, and deeper edges.

 

[yyyskate]

Okay I finished post 3 iconic Arge Tango programs that personally left deep impression in my heart from arguably 3 of the most artistic male skaters. J_butt, Patrick and Jeremy Abbot. in the post above.

Highly recommend to watch. including Nathan Boi yourself.

Consider Nate has to match up to that, with his sexy Quad lutz and flying Quad flip. I am a little scared:scard7:
may attempt to do a short...

 

[oatmella]

I'm still hoping for a Nathan Vampire Program

Wonder if he likes tango?

sexy Quad Lutz - lol

 

[yyyskate]

I'm still hoping for a Nathan Vampire Program

Wonder if he likes tango?

sexy Quad Lutz - lol

yeah, Sexy lutz is sexy, cos its ice print is a sexy S and Nathan's quad lutz is very Sexy. that is why his quad Lutz is my fav jump of his.:yes:

 

[oatmella]

yeah, Sexy lutz is sexy, cos its ice print is a sexy S and Nathan's quad lutz is very Sexy. that is why his quad Lutz is my fav jump of his.:yes:

haha- thanks for the clarification

Not that this is going to happen - but it would be interesting to see him do tango with a partner though - bet he would look great doing the tango walk and lucky girl who would get to do the ganchos (leg hooks) with him !

Karen did a tango? I really don't pay enough attention.

 

[frida80]

here are some famous Male Arge Tango pieces. (continuing)

Jeff_butt's iconic Adios Nonino(must watch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiK5dEi23pQ and black rolling sleeves shirt and a Raf(with hair) in the K&C

Patrick's Esqualo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXCji-u6oCE absolute masterful authentic Arge Tango step transited into blade work on ice.

Jeremey Abbot Eight Seasons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9EifR1nhIM

Patrick was exquisite! The footwork, choreography, added with his blade work was just stunning!

 

[frida80]

haha- thanks for the clarification

Not that this is going to happen - but it would be interesting to see him do tango with a partner though - bet he would look great doing the tango walk and lucky girl who would get to do the ganchos (leg hooks) with him !

Karen did a tango? I really don't pay enough attention.

Yeah her FS from last season was an Argentine tango. It was age appropriate, but flirty and well put together.

 

[hhh]

I was thinking less seduction and more light flirtation with some added suaveness. I'm more focused on the chance to show off some lines, maturity, and deeper edges.

Great recommendation! But not sure if he’s ready for an open shirt & suspenders will look great on him, there are no shortage of Argentine Tango songs with light flirtation and young suaveness, Nathan will have no problem delivering.

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Yeah her FS from last season was an Argentine tango. It was age appropriate, but flirty and well put together.

+1

 

[yyyskate]

Guys I also added Dai's arge tango in the list above, how can I forget that flair.:luv17:

Seems Arge Tango is reserved to real artistic skaters to do it justice. @frida80

 

[oatmella]

If we are hoping for something original from Nathan ... is tango it, though?

Since some were saying Chopin/Mozart has been used in too many programs already

And it seems no shortage of tango programs for comparison

 

[yyyskate]

If we are hoping for something original from Nathan ... is tango it, though?

Since some were saying Chopin/Mozart has been used in too many programs already

I think Nathan should be versatile in his figure skating career, the VAMPIRE program the TANGO program are sth he may need to give it a try once in his career artistic wise.

he will also has his own unique style/piece. like Nemesis, Last Dance this season. Also his Scandinavia Electro EXs.