Nathan Chen

[lurkz2]

I am just asking here before going to other threads. Are there going to be open practices for nationals? If yes how can I watch? Couldn't find the schedule and dont know if I need to buy tickets for that.

Hope you get to watch the practices, really love your videos!

 

[Tahuu]

Seedings are determined by placements at Worlds, not by rankings. So by winning Worlds Nathan was top seed. Uno was 2nd and Kolyada third. Hanyu was unseeded because he did not compete at Worlds. If Nathan, Shoma, and Yuzu are all in the top 3 at Worlds they can't meet until the Finals.

Adding to Sheetz's explanation: Worlds top three are seated in GP and they will not face each other. Last season's Worlds gold medalist gets to pick any two of the six GP stops first, the silver medalist then may pick any two of the remaining four stops, and the bronze medalist gets the last two stops. All other GP skaters will be invited by the GP hosts.

 

[SnowWhite]

Adding to Sheetz's explanation: Worlds top three are seated in GP and they will not face each other. Last season's Worlds gold medalist gets to pick any two of the six GP stops first, the silver medalist then may pick any two of the remaining four stops, and the bronze medalist gets the last two stops. All other GP skaters will be invited by the GP hosts.

Well, not any. Host picks come first. Like, even if Nathan had asked for NHK this past year, Japan fed could pick Shoma first and then Nathan couldn't go there. Or if V/M had asked for France after they won Worlds 2017, that obviously wasn't going to happen.

 

[Tahuu]

Well, not any. Host picks come first. Like, even if Nathan had asked for NHK this past year, Japan fed could pick Shoma first and then Nathan couldn't go there. Or if V/M had asked for France after they won Worlds 2017, that obviously wasn't going to happen.

Thanks. That completes the picture of how the seeded are assigned.

 

[oatmella]

More Nathan playing piano:luv17:
https://twitter.com/aboutnathan0505/status/1081819020922441728?s=21

Chopin Fantaisie Impromptu! Looks like Nathan has good piano technique - and nice wrist movement.

He seems to like this composer - another Chopin program please:luv17: - someday!

 

[Wombat1800]

:eeking: He's so good at a lot of things. I mean, he goes to Yale, casually won the gpf and both his gp assignments earlier this year, and he can play Chopin on piano. Wow. Meanwhile I can barely tie my shoes. Also, good luck at nationals!!!

 

[sheetz]

More Nathan playing piano:luv17:
https://twitter.com/aboutnathan0505/status/1081819020922441728?s=21

I can at least say I'm better than Nathan at something. Unless he's just sight reading? But I have no doubt that if he could devote more time to piano he'd be amazing. I don't play guitar but I'm quite impressed with how far he's progressed with that in such a short time.

 

[sheetz]

Out for Sunday brunch with Romain and Mariah.
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1081980538360160256
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1081986059293155328
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1081980618601361409
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1081987882661875712
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1081988661535801345

 

[sheetz]

Showing off at the guitar shop.
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1082002925210296321

 

[sheetz]

Now it's time for some Beethoven.
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1082010744814817281

 

[sheetz]

I am just asking here before going to other threads. Are there going to be open practices for nationals? If yes how can I watch? Couldn't find the schedule and dont know if I need to buy tickets for that.

Looks like the Championship level practices are all at Little Caesar's Arena and that you need an All Session ticket. Can't find the schedule, however.
http://2019uschampionships.com/tickets/

 

[oatmella]

His left hand is playing the right hand part of Moonlight Sonata.

One more week of Winter break for Nathan!

 

[oatmella]

Nathan third wheeling - lol
https://twitter.com/aboutnathan0505/status/1082018284948598785?s=21

 

[sheetz]

His left hand is playing the right hand part of Moonlight Sonata.

I thought it looked strange. Maybe a different arrangement or something?

Romain in his natural habitat.
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1082016383058231296

Nathan can't help the 3rd wheeling. He needs a date to make a foursome.
https://twitter.com/aboutNathan0505/status/1082018284948598785

 

[Hollymolly]

Nathan third wheeling - lol
https://twitter.com/aboutnathan0505/status/1082018284948598785?s=21

Lol He is so cute

 

[sheetz]

I thought it looked strange. Maybe a different arrangement or something?

Looked at it again and he's using the correct hands. It's just that the video is filmed in reverse.

 

[sheetz]

Bopping it at Target.
https://twitter.com/nwcgold2019/status/1082047098072121345

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-7789-Bop-It/dp/B001TH8F1E

 

[Mamamiia]

Looks like the Championship level practices are all at Little Caesar's Arena and that you need an All Session ticket. Can't find the schedule, however.
http://2019uschampionships.com/tickets/

Thanks Sheetz,I found the schedule but don't have all session ticket.

 

[oatmella]

Pokémon Nathan and his diverse musical tastes this weekend - Chopin, Beethoven and Sean Kingston:
https://twitter.com/nchenarchive/status/1082077065111834626?s=21

 

[oatmella]

The Nike shirt Nathan wore yesterday and the corduroy jacket he wore at GPF were gifts from a fan:
https://twitter.com/wisteria0527/status/1082437270739677184?s=21