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Thanks for sharing this. It is interesting. It sounds like Piper and Paul and team had a clear vision of what they wanted - Canadian artist, iconic, etc. It also sounds like they were sitting down with judges and officials discussing how to improve the program they already had. Although their free dances last year and this show a "less out there" Piper and Paul, they still incorporate a number of cool and unique moments that they have always been known for. I remember Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam who had some strengths but several weaknesses - one seemed to be a not too clear picture of who they were as ice dancers. Some seem to find a compatable style that sets them apart and showcases their strengths and some show a lot of versatility in programs but the essence of what defines them is still there. I am not sure coaches, judges, officials can give that to a team.In this SC Inside Edge interview show post SC event, Piper indicates that she and Paul "sat down with the judges" and with SC officials to find out ideas for "what they had in mind for our program." So I guess that's part of what it takes: Listening to advice from the PTB and following their advice... It's all part of the game of politics, beyond just being uber-talented and great at what you do. These fs judges and officials sure do wield an awful lot of power.
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They were really great - both programs.I haven't seen the Dance yet. But I am very happy to see these two being rewarded. They have been a very creative couple for years now. Congratulations!
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Awesome interviewFantastic (and very long) interview with Piper at the Edges of Glory Site:
Meet Piper Gilles | Edges of Glory
In both skating and in life, Canadian ice dancer Piper Gilles is always true to herself, true to her dreams, and true to her heart. All the creative programs, inventive lifts, and dazzling costumes are just the byproducts of her genuine nature, free spirit, and the unique way she approaches life a
She might possibly have surpassed Jason Brown (maybe!) as the most confessional interviewee:
On her former partnership with Donohue:
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The lyrics and the feel of their new FD is perhaps apropos for the constantly battling career G/P have had, enduring and overcoming such hard knocks (including injuries and competitive setbacks).
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Here, here. I second that emotion.Posting here my response to a comment about G/P in the ice dance thread:
I love G/P -- they have done so much for ice dance, and they are always entertaining to watch. I think their FD last season has a similar thematic feel to this season, except looking at each program individually back-to-back, they are different. Both programs are emotionally enveloping with last year's Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) seeming more lighthearted and celebratory, while this year's FD (Both Sides Now) seems more like bittersweet nostalgia, with the possibility for redemption:
I look at life from both sides now. From win and lose and still somehow. It's life's illusions I recall. I really don't know life at all... Moons and Junes and ferris wheels. The dizzy, dancing way you feel. As every fairy tale comes real...
My favorite G/P SD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHHN6zwgfc G/P did it first before F/G et al
This SD is also innovative and memorable:
This is probably my favorite G/P FD:
This FD is very memorable and delightful too. They are such wonderful storytellers:
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics - FD
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics - FD Music: James Bond medley Thunderball Octopussy by John Barry choreo. by Juris Razgulajevs, Car...
Creative and experimental FD from 2016:
Piper GILLES and Paul POIRIER World Championships 2016 Ice Dance, Free Dance
Piper GILLES and Paul POIRIER. World Championships 2016. Ice Dance, Free Dance. Чемпионат мира по фигурному катанию 2016 года в Бостоне, США Пайпер Гиллес и ...
Last season's FD:
Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships - FD
Music: Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don MacLean, Govardo FD score: 71.17 (TES) + 58.06 (PCS) = 129.23, 1st Total score: 212.31, 2nd
Winning 2019 Skate Canada FD:
Gilles / Poirier (CAN) | 1st place Ice Dance | Free | Skate Canada 2019 | #GPFigure
For more information visit https://isu.org/ ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Skate America / Las Vegas, USA / Oct. 18 – 20, 2019 Skate Canada International /...
G/P had me at hello:
"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..."
Plus, a Sweet Dreams interpretation 7 years before Manta/Johnson's U.S. Natls rendition (M/J btw also worked with Chris Dean)
If nothing else, Piper & Paul deserve a FS Lifetime Achievement Award! I'll be happy to celebrate them winning at least bronze in Montreal 2020!
if Sinkats can come out of nowhere to win silver last year, they can do it as well.Posting here my response to a comment about G/P in the ice dance thread:
I love G/P -- they have done so much for ice dance, and they are always entertaining to watch. I think their FD last season has a similar thematic feel to this season, except looking at each program individually back-to-back, they are different. Both programs are emotionally enveloping with last year's Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) seeming more lighthearted and celebratory, while this year's FD (Both Sides Now) seems more like bittersweet nostalgia, with the possibility for redemption:
I look at life from both sides now. From win and lose and still somehow. It's life's illusions I recall. I really don't know life at all... Moons and Junes and ferris wheels. The dizzy, dancing way you feel. As every fairy tale comes real...
My favorite G/P SD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHHN6zwgfc G/P did it first before F/G et al
This SD is also innovative and memorable:
This is probably my favorite G/P FD:
This FD is very memorable and delightful too. They are such wonderful storytellers:
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics - FD
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics - FD Music: James Bond medley Thunderball Octopussy by John Barry choreo. by Juris Razgulajevs, Car...
Creative and experimental FD from 2016:
Piper GILLES and Paul POIRIER World Championships 2016 Ice Dance, Free Dance
Piper GILLES and Paul POIRIER. World Championships 2016. Ice Dance, Free Dance. Чемпионат мира по фигурному катанию 2016 года в Бостоне, США Пайпер Гиллес и ...
Last season's FD:
Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships - FD
Music: Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don MacLean, Govardo FD score: 71.17 (TES) + 58.06 (PCS) = 129.23, 1st Total score: 212.31, 2nd
Winning 2019 Skate Canada FD:
Gilles / Poirier (CAN) | 1st place Ice Dance | Free | Skate Canada 2019 | #GPFigure
For more information visit https://isu.org/ ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Skate America / Las Vegas, USA / Oct. 18 – 20, 2019 Skate Canada International /...
G/P had me at hello:
"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..."
Plus, a Sweet Dreams interpretation 7 years before Manta/Johnson's U.S. Natls rendition (M/J btw also worked with Chris Dean)
If nothing else, Piper & Paul deserve a FS Lifetime Achievement Award! I'll be happy to celebrate them winning at least bronze in Montreal 2020!
Thanks a lot. I loved their tango FD as well - https://youtu.be/-mqve_ytu78.Posting here my response to a comment about G/P in the ice dance thread:
I love G/P -- they have done so much for ice dance, and they are always entertaining to watch. I think their FD last season has a similar thematic feel to this season, except looking at each program individually back-to-back, they are different. Both programs are emotionally enveloping with last year's Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) seeming more lighthearted and celebratory, while this year's FD (Both Sides Now) seems more like bittersweet nostalgia, with the possibility for redemption:
I look at life from both sides now. From win and lose and still somehow. It's life's illusions I recall. I really don't know life at all... Moons and Junes and ferris wheels. The dizzy, dancing way you feel. As every fairy tale comes real...
My favorite G/P SD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwHHN6zwgfc G/P did it first before F/G et al
This SD is also innovative and memorable:
This is probably my favorite G/P FD:
This FD is very memorable and delightful too. They are such wonderful storytellers:
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics - FD
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics - FD Music: James Bond medley Thunderball Octopussy by John Barry choreo. by Juris Razgulajevs, Car...
Creative and experimental FD from 2016:
Piper GILLES and Paul POIRIER World Championships 2016 Ice Dance, Free Dance
Piper GILLES and Paul POIRIER. World Championships 2016. Ice Dance, Free Dance. Чемпионат мира по фигурному катанию 2016 года в Бостоне, США Пайпер Гиллес и ...
Last season's FD:
Piper Gilles / Paul Poirier 2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships - FD
Music: Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don MacLean, Govardo FD score: 71.17 (TES) + 58.06 (PCS) = 129.23, 1st Total score: 212.31, 2nd
Winning 2019 Skate Canada FD:
Gilles / Poirier (CAN) | 1st place Ice Dance | Free | Skate Canada 2019 | #GPFigure
For more information visit https://isu.org/ ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Skate America / Las Vegas, USA / Oct. 18 – 20, 2019 Skate Canada International /...
G/P had me at hello:
"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination..."
Plus, a Sweet Dreams interpretation 7 years before Manta/Johnson's U.S. Natls rendition (M/J btw also worked with Chris Dean)
If nothing else, Piper & Paul deserve a FS Lifetime Achievement Award! I'll be happy to celebrate them winning at least bronze in Montreal 2020!
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Does it really matter much? They aren’t going to beat S/K in Russia unless the latter make big visible errors.
