2023 Skate America Free Dance - Don’t Miss with Texas

[Primorskaya]

I think I could like this programme, if it was skated to a totally different music. I tried muting and it worked way better.

 

[VGThuy]

If I was a skating judge, I would petition the ISU dance committee to implement no approaching the judges rule… or at least no approaching “me” rule.

 

[Lizziebeth]

this is a mysterious major music mashup if there ever was one

the stationary lift looked stuck but the judges gave it lots of GOE

 

[Karen-W]

Love everything about SmaDie! I can't wait to see this team with more time to develop, but I love their personality on the ice.

I really hope they're the beneficiary of any ice dance spots that open up on the GP.

 

[peibeck]

This mess from the neither are Spanish but representing Spain team looks extremely under-rehearsed: nearly missing connections, sloppy presentation, tentative....

 

[floridaice]

So, how long until skaters are prohibited from approaching the judges and touching the boards (or whatever this is called)?

 

[marbri]

First half of that gives me a Twin Peaks vibe for some reason.
I am so glad Olivia continued, she gives us different and entertaining programs.
He doesn't match her personality yet but early days.

 

[Rukia]

Lol that's way too high but ok

 

[honey]

Did Chris see the Twitter complaints that he was being too nice yesterday? First time I’ve heard him say anything specifically that he thought could have been better all weekend

 

[beepbeep]

If I was a skating judge, I would petition the ISU dance committee to implement no approaching the judges rule… or at least no approaching “me” rule.

Better yet, no touching the boards during the program.

 

[Sally1214]

Loved Olivia and Tim's costumes. Not my fave mashup of Elvis music I've ever heard for sure but they did it justice for the most part. Agree with Chris (is that who it is on ISU YouTube) who said they lacked chemistry in the slower part. Oh well, lots of time to grow the program as the season progresses.

 

[miffy]

I thought that was a good programme for them to come out with in terms of showing what they can do and having a lot of highlight moves. I didn’t love the music but I am really looking forward to seeing them in the next few years.

 

[mtnskater]

I saw the Elvis movie recently. Amazed, but I actually enjoyed this Elvis music and dance. I love Olivia and glad she’s back!

 

[peibeck]

I cannot believe that went into first.

 

[Rukia]

Caroline's dress is gorgeous under the lights. Lajoie's looks very heavy.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

The costumes for this group suggest a lot of lyrical snot. Prove me wrong, skaters...

 

[Karen-W]

Man, y'all are haterz.

 

[Desperado]

Marjorie’s dress looks beautiful. What’s Zachary hiding under there?

Was Evgeniia’s dress beading always making it look like she was topless?

 

[tony]

Man, y'all are haterz.

Read the ice dance rulebook, you'll start to figure it out But really, the program is just meh and they didn't look amazing today.

 

[Jay42]

I am confused by Chock's dress. She looks good, but I'm confused by it.

 

[Wyliefan]

Chock/Bates look tense. I do hope she's okay. I can't stop worrying about her since the fall, though she looked absolutely fine in the RD.

 

[Primorskaya]

Did Chris see the Twitter complaints that he was being too nice yesterday? First time I’ve heard him say anything specifically that he thought could have been better all weekend

Didn't know about the Twitter complaints but I was thinking, weird how he has Opinions all of a sudden. His commentary in Men's SP consisted mostly of "He didn't disappoint".

 

[PRlady]

I woke up from a dead-asleep nap in the middle of the Koreans. The horrible sound feed is really detracting from the event, at least for me.

I think I saw everyone in that group skate better in a Challenger but maybe I’m just groggy.

 

[floridaice]

Is Evan an astronaut, again?

 

[Sally1214]

Well, Madison has finally managed to find something to wear that I don't like. Maybe it will grow on me.

 

[marbri]

Madison's dress reminds me of a Salvador Dali clock.

 

[thvu]

Read the ice dance rulebook, you'll start to figure it out But really, the program is just meh and they didn't look amazing today.

They're getting charisma GOE and PCS.

 

[Wyliefan]

Madison's dress reminds me of a Salvador Dali clock.

I think that's exactly what it is!

 

[Belsornia]

I really like this version of "Fever," but I will never get over the use of "Thus Spake Zarathustra" at the beginning.

Is there some connection between Thus Spake Zarathustra and Elvis that I’m not aware of? Because Smart/Dieck are not the first ice dance team to use it to open an Elvis programme.

 

[miffy]

I’m disappointed Lajoie is blonde again. I loved the red hair last season. I know that sounds shallow but I thought it made them stand out more as well.