Papadakis CIzeron #4 - Happiness Does Not Wait

[Miloune]

Video of their FD practice!

Thanks! They changed some things in the diagonal step sequence, and the final choreographic lift... can't wait to see it in competition!

 

[Isabelle.G]

Video of their FD practice!

The link doesn't work for me. But that may be better, at least there probably are surprising things in store for me. I don't know how to feel about changes, though, if there are any. The free dance version from Finlandia grew so much upon me (yes, it needs to be polished, but the concept was brilliant for me), but I'm curious to see new things at the same time.

There's a new article about them at NBC Olympics. It says nothing new, basically, but it's a nice thing to pass the time with before the competition.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/who-are-gabriella-papadakis-and-guillaume-cizeron

 

[cocotaffy]

Here is a Russian live stream link for the SD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDX8jyZU4oY

 

[Miloune]

Argh why do I have to go to work, whyyyyy!!!

 

[Isabelle.G]

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJaebENY4Iw The score's great!

 

[maya1985]

It was brilliant Personal best, first time above 80 points.

 

[allezfred]

That was fantastic and they looked like they were having so much fun!

 

[ChelleC]

Just wonderful, loved it!

 

[Anyasnake]

I'm very happy for them ! This is a lot better than Finlandia, and on a technical point of view, I just love their Pst
They still got to have that 1.50 missing for a level 4 in the No-touch but they'll work for it

 

[GreenGan]

I thought they felt the music better in Finlandia Trophy, they were cautious here. Maybe a little too much for my taste.
On the other hand, they are 1.58 from V/M's top score in Skate Canada, where judges were quite generous with the score, and PC got a level 3 : missed 1.5 point. They are not behind at all in the judges' eyes. Just get the level guys !

Their SD is the program I've rewatched the most so far. More than their FD.

 

[sap5]

They've an entire season to make sure that level is where it needs to be, plus they'll have the confidence boost of skating in France next. Upping the score shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[MarieM]

Well I kind of still hate Ed Sheeran's music. But the SD is great.

 

[Isabelle.G]

That was fantastic. I still don't like Ed Sheeran too, but this short dance is great. What an official start of the Grand Prix!
For me, the biggest difference between the short dance of Tessa and Scott and Gabriella and Guillaume is the fact that Tessa and Scott have seemed to be more sure of themselves so far. They just went for it. But with such a huge improvement and this massive score for them, I'm sure they'll gain the confidence too.

 

[cocotaffy]

Well, Ed Sheeran has grown on me (that sounds quite naughty said like this), plus I've decided to listen to some interviews and the guy is just very endearing, not at all what I expected. But ok this has no bearing on their SD.
Anyway, I'm now able to enjoy the whole thing, song included. The youthful aspect of it fits them and create a great contrast to what they're going for in the FD.

 

[Miloune]

Ok I finally watched it (thank you lunch break)!
When I saw Gaby with her hair in a ponytail, I was like 'oh no whyy!!', but then when I saw the change of choreography at the end, I knew 'whyy' . Still, I think I prefer the Finlandia version.

On a pure performance aspect, they looked sharper here so that's great! I think they need to add a bit more to the midline step sequence. 81.1 is awesome!

 

[Miloune]

Also, I don't know about their lift. It fits the music but I don't find it GREAT. It lacks a wow factor..

 

[VGThuy]

I preferred their lift at Finlandia.

 

[Anyasnake]

I think the lift might be changed too, or just a variation. I like how it fits the music though.

 

[GreenGan]

Also, I don't know about their lift. It fits the music but I don't find it GREAT. It lacks a wow factor..

Especially the exit.

 

[marbri]

They changed the exit of the lift. At Finlandia he flips her around and then places her down. Here she just steps down.

 

[cocotaffy]

The entry is more difficult because she does a 180 flip to face him and it does flow very well but I agree it could be more impactful. I also preferred her wild hair but I think the ponytail brings some sway to the dance so I understand the change.

 

[marbri]

The entry to the lift hasn't changed?

 

[Miloune]

I'm leaving Ben Agosto's detailed commentary just here for your pleasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKaLo-_h55U
(he lost it at 2:24 hehe )

 

[cocotaffy]

I'm leaving Ben Agosto's detailed commentary just here for your pleasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKaLo-_h55U
(he lost it at 2:24 hehe )

Ben ! But it is an amazing edge, the lean is jaw dropping or in Ben's case orgasm inducing

 

[Isabelle.G]

A new world record! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQXPNvtSrE

 

[briancoogaert]

What a beauty. So light and effortless.

 

[allezfred]

Can say it now that this is going to go down as one of the most iconic free dances in history.

 

[VGThuy]

Artistically speaking, I rather have Moonlight Sonata represent the best of ice dance than Moulin Rouge.

 

[cocotaffy]

Artistically speaking, I rather have Moonlight Sonata represent the best of ice dance than Moulin Rouge.

High praise from you. I think they did Gordeeva/Grinkov proud. But I'm kind of mad at the filming here, I feel we missed quite a bit on all the little details. There were quite a bit of changes too compared to Finlandia and that's one of the thing I love about them when we say programs evolves, i have to say I rarely see so big changes, but they often do and keep us guessing.
Looking at the protocols, they still have quite a bit of room for improvement on the GOEs and they still had 1 level three. They got the boost they needed so onward they go now and spice up that SD even more, listen to Ben guys, he has good advices.

 

[Miloune]

High praise from you. I think they did Gordeeva/Grinkov proud. But I'm kind of mad at the filming here, I feel we missed quite a bit on all the little details. There were quite a bit of changes too compared to Finlandia and that's one of the thing I love about them when we say programs evolves, i have to say I rarely see so big changes, but they often do and keep us guessing.
Looking at the protocols, they still have quite a bit of room for improvement on the GOEs and they still had 1 level three. They got the boost they needed so onward they go now and spice up that SD even more, listen to Ben guys, he has good advices.

I was going to say that the replays are better than the actual filming of the event. There are soooo many details, especially their hands, that the slow motion gives me goose bumps. Can't wait for this danse to get the filming it deserves.