^^ Hmmm,
I was comparing him mostly to Juniors but he is better then many Seniors not Cizeron though
Yes, I personally understood what you mean. And another poster said Somerville has the 'best back' junior or senior (without necessarily comparing him to Cizeron). There are quite a few exceptional male ice dancers today, so maybe it's more about the fact we appreciate each for their strengths and particular unique qualities, especially right after seeing them perform.
I see that this conversation got started because someone suggested there aren't many 'complete packages' among the men ice dancers. I guess different strokes for different folks, because obviously there are a number of strong men, as some posters immediately mentioned. I'm also thinking of the wonderful Jean-Luc Baker, a superb ice dancer, and Paul Poirier, another to-die-for male ice dancer with exquisite edges and exceptional partnering skills. Our cups runneth over!
It's an exciting time right now in general for ice dance and pairs, my favorite disciplines.
I’m sad he won’t be competing with Eliana this season. I really felt they matched the skating skills and leg line very well.
Eliana & Ian started out skating together very young, so they learned at the same pace and grew to be quite technically proficient. My eye always went to Ian mostly, but Eliana obviously matched Ian very well and they've had some lovely performances. As they progressed in juniors though, I never got the impression that they were all that connected emotionally, despite having started together so young. I'm glad for them that they've both moved on with positivity in spite of the split not being mutual.
My eye still goes to Ian with his new partner, Katarina DelCamp, but she is also physically very striking. There is an engaging light and dark contrast to them, as well as a budding on-ice chemistry. They definitely already exhibit an emotional connection, although their partnership will have to further develop with more time together.
As much as I liked them together [Eliana & Ian], they were not progressing for some reason. I hope the new partnership works out better for [Ian]. I also hope they move to Gadbois next year. Nothing really keeps them in Maryland. Ian graduated high school and his new partner probably never even went to a real school.
It seems to me that Ian has a bit of more spring in his step and he seems even more focused and passionate about his skating. So, he must be happy on this next career journey with his new partner, Katarina DelCamp. Apparently, they are close friends. Katarina is physically very lovely and talented too, but she clearly has to catch up with Ian technically. Katarina is a yoga aficionado and she apparently loves pithy quotes and inspirational sayings. She seems very bright and creative, with an upbeat personality.
Gadbois sounds intriguing for this pair, but Dubreuil/Lauzon/Haguenauer do not accept every team that applies to their camp. Plus, there's already three senior U.S. teams training in Montreal. The timing is probably not right at the moment for more U.S. teams joining Gadbois, albeit Ian/Katarina are still juniors for at least the next two seasons.
Can someone explain why Ian & Katarina aren't yet listed on the 2019-20 U.S. figure skating roster?
The official figure skating bios and synchronized skating bios for Team USA junior and senior athletes and synchro teams.
usfigureskatingfanzone.com
Although he seems to be doing well with Popova.She not so much.I'm looking forward to seeing the Russians and L/L Canada in seniors.
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