Davis & White #15: The Polka Connection

[Piper]

Charlie and DJ have the same hair

And is just me, or does Charlie resemble a blonde version of the British actor Colin Firth (Pride & Prejudice, The King's Speech, Bridget Jones' Diary).

No, it's not just you)) Some of my friends think the same.

[TanithandBenFan]

Too Cute! I love this picture from the summer.
http://i52.tinypic.com/2h2jak1.jpg

That's not DJ I think that was another skater's dog or maybe Marina's (I remember vaguely when it was tweeted).

This is DJ.

[mollymgr]

That's not DJ I think that was another skater's dog or maybe Marina's (I remember vaguely when it was tweeted).

This is DJ.

She makes a good cheerleader

[Jessiebanana]

That's not DJ I think that was another skater's dog or maybe Marina's (I remember vaguely when it was tweeted).

This is DJ.

Whoops I didn't mean to confuse anyone. I just thought I'd share it while we were on the topic of dogs. Something about a rink mascot went with the picture, so I don't know who he/she belongs to there.

[circuscandy]

I will not be able to unsee the Colin Firth--and I like it.

[literaryfreak]

I will not be able to unsee the Colin Firth--and I like it.

If Charlie is Colin Firth, then a King's Speech/Beethoven's 7th Movt 2 FD next year should be right up their alley, no?

[Jessiebanana]

My mind automatically went, and ice unrealistic, went to Pride and Prejudice, but that music sounds awesome .

[shan]

If Charlie is Colin Firth, then a King's Speech/Beethoven's 7th Movt 2 FD next year should be right up their alley, no?

I love this music!!

And I love this picture.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/photos...-964--spt.html

[Jessiebanana]

That picture is so awesome. Meryl looks amazing.

[literaryfreak]

Shan, that's one of my favorite pictures this entire season.


En route home: http://instagram.com/p/Vr-B_AvPT8/
Nice face, Charlie.

[circuscandy]

Shan, that's one of my favorite pictures this entire season.


En route home: http://instagram.com/p/Vr-B_AvPT8/
Nice face, Charlie.

Assigned seating. Blond curly boys one one side. Brunette ladies on the other.

And somehow Evan was the one to take that photo seriously. He looks positively cherubic!

[semogal]

I love this from their FD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...9bwXBlM#t=329s
If Charlie looked at me like that I would melt.!

[sk9tingfan]

I love this music!!

And I love this picture.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/photos...-964--spt.html

And to think that there are people who say they are not capable of demonstrating believable emotion and a connection! This is an incredible demonstration!

[Holley Calmes]

My mind automatically went, and ice unrealistic, went to Pride and Prejudice, but that music sounds awesome .

This! I can hear the opening music to the BBC P&P that Firth starred in - and see them skating so well to it....so many opportunities for character/acting. And who says they don't have connection and emotion? Good grief. People are either "prejudiced" themselves or just plain blind!

[sk9tingfan]

This! I can hear the opening music to the BBC P&P that Firth starred in - and see them skating so well to it....so many opportunities for character/acting. And who says they don't have connection and emotion? Good grief. People are either "prejudiced" themselves or just plain blind!

ITA. Pride and Prejudice, the ultimate love story would be awesome. It's not clear how much of the film score is danceable and/or has sufficient tempo/variety to fuel a full program. Maybe one could meld some of the A&E soundtrack with that of the film. But didn't Meryl and Charlie indicate that they had already selected their Olympic FD music? In any event, I've attached some options from both

Film Soundtrack options

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgnEvQX3eM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPzY4zxuVWo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F0M5...1E2F8730A8912E

A&E Version Soundtrack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWxPSnGoPG8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-Zg5es7mg

[Jessiebanana]

ITA. Pride and Prejudice, the ultimate love story would be awesome. It's not clear how much of the film score is danceable and/or has sufficient tempo/variety to fuel a full program. Maybe one could meld some of the A&E soundtrack with that of the film. But didn't Meryl and Charlie indicate that they had already selected their Olympic FD music? In any event, I've attached some options from both

Film Soundtrack options

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgnEvQX3eM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPzY4zxuVWo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F0M5...1E2F8730A8912E

A&E Version Soundtrack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWxPSnGoPG8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-Zg5es7mg

Lol, yeah I doubt they're reading these forums and waiting for our opinion to choose their Olympic FD music. The 1980's version also has some nice pieces, but I can't find the music separate from the movie.

I wish they would do at least one season after the Olympics, regardless of the outcome, where they'd skate to something they really like that's completely out of the box without care for scores. I know they can do this in shows, but I'd like to see it more challenging than that.

[DORISPULASKI]

The British Eurosport version of their EX and encore has just surfaced

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVWuuJ8I8h4

[semogal]

DWTS dancer critiques Meryl and Charlie in new IN article: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/artic...&vkey=ice_news

[Jessiebanana]

I'm surprised no one told him the reason behind the lack of extension in that lift.

[DORISPULASKI]

In particular, I was drawn to the Baryshnikov-esque passion exhibited authentically, throughout the performance, in different shades and colors, by Charlie. He comes across seamless and incredibly fluid, and I'm extremely impressed with his performance.In my opinion, passion is the most important element in any performance art, and it's a very difficult tightrope walk to achieve that balance between technical and emotional prowess. Nevertheless, this couple certainly delivers in those aspects.

The connection between them is strong and expressive, while maintaining enough subtlety to perform the more sensitive moments of the routine. From the opening move to the closing, their portrayal of opposition, and yet desire for one another, was a highlight of this performance for me.

Clearly, they have achieved this year's goal of improving emotional connection

Meanwhile PJ Kwong thinks they are Kraft Cheese slices

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/figureskati...or-worlds.html

Did anyone ever compare Baryshnikov to cheese of any sort???

Regardless of the result, the difference between Virtue and Moir's Carmen and Davis and White's Notre Dame programs are like comparing a fine old cheddar cheese to Kraft slices. Both are yummy. Both have their place. But one is definitely finer than the other.

Did no one ever tell PJ that old cheese...smells....and that all kinds of cheese are ....cheesy? This is a particularly inapt comparison for either team.