Pairs will be interesting this season worldwide. There's a lot to discuss in the aftermath of the upcoming season's GP assignments. I'm still reflecting on that, as things will begin to heat up later this month with summer comps.
Meanwhile, there's lots of news floating around for U.S. pairs with all the new partnerships and some junior teams becoming seniors, some of whom will not be able to compete internationally due to age restrictions/ waiting for releases, etc.
On TeamToddandJenni Instagram account, there's a story under the profile pic showing four teams in action:
Martins/ Bedard executing an easy, gorgeous throw 3-salchow;
Korytek/ Chapman executing a pretty lift (I can't identify tech name for this lift -- maybe someone else here can) -- I love that K/C's dismount variation includes the famous pairs move first executed by Liu/ O'Shea, as likely inspired by ice dance moves from the Kerrs, L/O's former choreographers. Ellie has long legs like Chelsea, so this move works really well for pairs girls with long legs, tho' it's already been emulated with slight modifications by other pairs teams with different body builds, including Sui/ Han et al.
Also,
Daniil Parkman/ Katie McBeath execute what looks like a throw triple flip or triple lutz? Who can identify? It's probably a throw triple flip based on the entry/ turn into the takeoff? BTW, Parkman's Instagram acount name is not included at the bottom of this post with the other skaters. That's probably because his release is still being negotiated.
Lastly, the fab-looking
Liu/ Nagy execute a very easy looking triple twist. Balasz jumps clear in the air when he launches Chels! But it just looks so smooth and easy. I mean all of the pairs teams in these clips look amazing.
I do realize that training clips are one thing and full competitive performances are something else entirely. But this glimpse of Irvine pairs is getting me more excited for the new season, and for this transitional 'passing the baton' time for U.S. pairs, and for pairs worldwide. Especially with the music overlaying the clips: Danger Twins,
Thing of beauty! 
Obviously, there's a time limit to viewing stories on Instagram.
Two things I also noted:
1. Martins/ Bedard already look more crisp, clean and confident, with improved form and polish. Of course, they are more mature too. I look forward to seeing them and the direction their programs will take.
2. I've enjoyed watching Parkman since I first saw him with his former partner, Metelkina. He has great flair and personality, which is very much on display during this throw triple! LOL! I mean our eyes follow Katie's gorgeous landing and then Parkman does his usual styling.
️ This is gonna be a partnership to watch. Katie is very athletic, and she also has a lot of wonderful aesthetics. So I think they can be an exciting match with choreo and music that enhances their strengths. It's too bad they aren't allowed to compete at least on the senior B circuit. Teams need to compete in order to develop together. So, since domestic events are the only game in town at the moment, hopefully Katie/ Daniil will get assigned to as many local and regional comps as possible prior to the U.S. qualifier event, and U.S. Nationals.
This is a nice win for them, after some recent struggles. I hope this win propels them toward a great showing at US Nats in January.
Vanessa's skin is simply gorgeous in the pictures she posted. Sunkissed! 
