U.S. Ice Dance 2022-23 news & updates

[sap5]

Big difference though is that C/P have been on the decline for a few years now and G/P are moving up and improving year by year.

I agree. IMO, Green/Parsons will be supported by USFS in a way that CPom won’t, so I don’t think MIDA will need to do so much strategizing or lobbying on its own — at least on behalf of this team.

 

[Sylvia]

Lorraine McNamara & Anton Spiridonov are the 10th U.S. ice dance team to be selected for the Grand Prix this fall - now added as the TBD at Skate America: https://usfigureskatingfanzone.com/...23-international-assignments-and-results.aspx

ETA - link to IFS' MIDA article is posted here:

New Michigan Ice Dance Academy

I think Tanith and Charlie could still commentate because they happen to be professional. (Unlike the sideshow act). their criticisms are constructive and kind. I can see him criticizing his teams the same way he criticizes anyone else who didn’t deliver.

www.fsuniverse.net

 

[Sylvia]

IDC's latest articles from Lake Placid competition -- Eva Pate/Logan Bye:

Pate & Bye focus on improving and pushing everything – Ice-dance.com

www.ice-dance.com

New Team Series - Raffaella Koncius & Alexey Shchepetov: https://www.ice-dance.com/site/new-team-series-raffaella-koncius-alexey-shchepetov/

 

[her grace]

I am pleased with how USFS has spread out the international opportunities for Senior teams.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Michael Parsons sighting today in a MIDA group photo posted by Molly Cesanek on her IG story.

 

[Sylvia]

Michael Parsons sighting today in a MIDA group photo posted by Molly Cesanek on her IG story.

On far right in Cara Murphy/Josh Levitt's 2nd photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChanYmCJZqY/

I am pleased with how USFS has spread out the international opportunities for Senior teams.

ISU Challenger Series U.S. Classic, Sept. 12-15 in Lake Placid (now listed on USFS' International Assignments page):
Ling/Wein
McNamara/Spiridonov
Pate/Bye
Wolfkostin/Chen

 

[ross_hy]

Caroline and Michael both just posted to confirm the move to MIDA.

 

[Sylvia]

Caroline and Michael both just posted to confirm the move to MIDA.

Pretty much the same message was posted by both.

Michael: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChdacN2LZp8/

Caroline and I are excited to finally announce that we have decided to train in Canton, Michigan with coaches @charlieawhite @tanith_white @gzuerlein and the entire team at MIDA. This is the beginning of a whole new journey for us and we can’t wait to see what the future holds

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chdaq4UuuSL/

Michael and I are excited to finally announce that we’ve decided to train in Michigan with @charlieawhite @tanith_white and @gzuerlein and the rest of the team at MIDA. We’re looking forward to entering this new chapter in our partnership and can’t wait to see what the future brings!

ETA that "GWU '26" is no longer included in her Instagram profile.

 

[Rukia]

Well I for one am very excited to see how they do at MIDA. I think it could be very good.

Edited to add how does Tanith manage to look glamorous even in all her coaching photos? What a star.

 

[sk9tingfan]

Pretty much the same message was posted by both.

Michael: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChdacN2LZp8/

Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chdaq4UuuSL/

ETA that "GWU '26" is no longer included in her Instagram profile.

Not surprised about GWU. I bet she had a long talk with Charlie about realistically handling a normal college experience based on his own. Maybe she'll switch to the University of Michigan which was very accommodating of both Charlie and Meryl.

 

[Dobre]

Best wishes to them. It's good they've made a decision.

 

[Lara111]

Not surprised about GWU. I bet she had a long talk about realistically handling a normal college experience based on his own. Maybe she'll switch to the University of Michigan which was very accommodating of both Charlie and Meryl.

Switching to UM is not easy. It is in a different league form GWU

 

[Karen-W]

Switching to UM is not easy. It is in a different league form GWU

I would say that depends entirely upon her course major. GWU is an excellent school, albeit much smaller and, obviously, not a state school like UM. Just because she chose GWU doesn't mean that she lacks the grades or scores necessary to get into UM.

 

[skatfan]

I would say that depends entirely upon her course major. GWU is an excellent school, albeit much smaller and, obviously, not a state school like UM. Just because she chose GWU doesn't mean that she lacks the grades or scores necessary to get into UM.

I agree. It probably depends on the major that she’s interested in. Of course getting residency in Michigan would be a good idea first.

 

[Dobre]

Update: Top 10 summer scores for junior teams.
(Teams in bold are on the ISP).

Neset & Markelov-160.13 (Dallas Classic)
Carhart & Horovyi-155.52 (Onyx Challenge)
Pham & Rogers-145.70 (Lake Placid International)
The Peals-140.77 (Lake Placid International)
Hauer & Starr-140.70 (Dallas Classic)
Bland & Sperry-136.73 (Onyx Challenge)
Ilin & Cain-126.58 (Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships)
Malcolm & Lafornara-126.11 (Silicon Valley Open)
Epps & Gilman-120.45 (Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships)
Freeman & Bennett-115.96 (Lake Placid International)

Mullen & Mullen (no score this season)


Note: Malcolm & Lafornara have now been added to the ISP.

 

[Dobre]

Working my way through all the younger dance teams from Lake Placid.

Kudos to the choreographers of the Peals & the Fischers' FD programs.

 

[barbk]

I agree. It probably depends on the major that she’s interested in. Of course getting residency in Michigan would be a good idea first.

For most US public universities, residency of undergraduates is determined by the residency of the parents unless the student is older (>24), in the military or a veteran, married, orphaned, or some other special circumstances. There are exceptions (Utah, Montana come to mind) but for the most part, simply moving to a state does not usually grant you residency for tuition purposes even after you live there for a year. It was a strategy that used to work, but most states have really clamped down on that option. OTOH, Colorado does give in-state tuition to athletes at the Olympic Training Center, so it is possible that some other universities have an arrangement like that.

 

[skatfan]

For most US public universities, residency of undergraduates is determined by the residency of the parents unless the student is older (>24), in the military or a veteran, married, orphaned, or some other special circumstances. There are exceptions (Utah, Montana come to mind) but for the most part, simply moving to a state does not usually grant you residency for tuition purposes even after you live there for a year. It was a strategy that used to work, but most states have really clamped down on that option. OTOH, Colorado does give in-state tuition to athletes at the Olympic Training Center, so it is possible that some other universities have an arrangement like that.

CA seems less restrictive in this than some, which is probably why I thought it was the norm. Still not as easy as I thought.

 

[acraven]

GWU is extraordinarily expensive. I have no idea whether Caroline might have received a generous scholarship package (or whether money is at all a concern for her family), but it's quite possible out-of-state tuition at UM will be substantially lower than the cost of GWU. Having to live away from home will run up the cost.

 

[Sylvia]

@Gris just posted Green/Parsons' 2022-23 music in the Programs/Choreographers thread - as listed in their updated ISU bio: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00107799.htm

RD:
Samba: Vocalizado by Alessandro Oliviato
Rhumba: Historia De Un Amor by Cesaria Evora
Samba: Boutique by Watazu

FD: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Choreographers: Charlie White, Tanith White, Greg Zuerlein

 

[Gris]

And new program music for the Browns:

Oona Brown / Gage Brown

RD: Cha Cha: Bones by Imagine Dragons, Tony Evans and his Orchestra, Gnarls Barkley

FD: Big Sky by Annie Lennox
No Good Place for the Lonely by Joe Bonamassa

Choreographers: Inese Bucevica, Joel Dear

Source: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00106267.htm

 

[litenkyckling]

And new program music for the Browns:

huh - I like the sound of the FD but I'm puzzled with the RD choice

 

[ice coverage]

... ISU bios also are updated for the first 2 U.S. junior teams debuting in Courchevel FRA:
The Peals: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00111717.htm
Pham/Rogers: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00113850.htm

Following up on Sylvia's post from Aug 2:

As for USFS fanzone bios, one for Pham/Rogers has been added jusssst in time for their JGP debut.

Vanessa Pham and Jonathan Rogers - Figure Skating - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Vanessa Pham and Jonathan Rogers (87) She/Her | He/Him - CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS U.S. junior pewter medalist (2022) U.S. juvenile bronze medalist (2019) 2022-23

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

(Peals already had fanzone bio from past seasons.)​

Good luck to Team USA in Courchevel.

 

[Sylvia]

Good luck to Team USA in Courchevel.

I always enjoy seeing the excitement and anticipation of the young skaters who are debuting on the JGP with their brand new Team USA jackets!

Team Peal: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkQVkHL0Oa/ & https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChQGlrEJnnI/ (eta: this is their 3rd Team USA jacket since having debuted internationally at the Adv. Novice level in February 2019)

Pham/Rogers (also their Team USA debut): https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChXhti4ACHp/ & https://www.instagram.com/p/ChS7N0-LBQs/

ETA:

2022 U.S. Junior champs Leah NESET / Artem MARKELOV's first JGP will be in Yerevan, Armenia (#4) and Kristina BLAND / Matthew SPERRY will make their Team USA & JGP debut there.

 

[clairecloutier]

Looks like Eva Pate & Logan Bye are engaged.

https://twitter.com/evampate/status/1562232482107367424

 

[Lacey]

Looks like Eva Pate & Logan Bye are engaged.

https://twitter.com/evampate/status/1562232482107367424

That's so sweet!

 

[happycamper2554]

Looks like Eva Pate & Logan Bye are engaged.

https://twitter.com/evampate/status/1562232482107367424

not to be the asshole but i was hoping he would try and find a new partner, but he will not

 

[Rukia]

I had no idea they were even dating, but good for them

 

[skatfan]

not to be the asshole but i was hoping he would try and find a new partner, but he will not

You failed. Hint: The proper thing is to express your well wishes for the couple.

 

[PinkRose]

not to be the asshole but i was hoping he would try and find a new partner, but he will not

Seeing how Eva consistently receives her levels on elements compared to other US women, like do you even look at scores?

Looks like Eva Pate & Logan Bye are engaged.

https://twitter.com/evampate/status/1562232482107367424

Congrats to Eva and Logan!