Madison Chock & Evan Bates Hopes, Fears & Cheers!

[Barbara Manatee]

They sure have their media training down, too. People were crazy to suggest they cut and run from the GPF - they're too savvy for that.

 

[AYS]

Does this mean they've changed their music yet again, since NHK? Because it was Orange Blossoms and Jorane at NHK, right?

Between Skate America and NHK Trophy, the Grand Prix finalists made some significant changes to their free dance. Along with some music changes – they are now using tracks solely by French-Canadian singer/cellist Jorane

 

[Debbie S]

Does this mean they've changed their music yet again, since NHK? Because it was Orange Blossoms and Jorane at NHK, right?

That might have been a misprint. Their ISU bio still has the Orange Blossom piece listed. I guess we'll know after their practice tomorrow.

 

[DORISPULASKI]

These won't last

RD gpf Let's dance

Мэдисон Чок-Эван Бейтс (США). Фигурное катание. Ритм- танец на финале серии Гран-при сезона 2022/23.

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FD gpf Air & Fire

チョック/ベイツ CHOCK/BATES (USA) FD - ＧＰファイナル2022

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[chameleonster]

I'm very happy for them, but I have to admit I'm feeling even more smug that they've shut up everyone predicting their demise. Only a few points behind Gilles/Poirier for the gold!

 

[DORISPULASKI]

Especially since a level 3 lift upgrade to level 4 is something they will of course do

 

[Peepsquick]

Thank you for posting @DORISPULASKI!

I love both of their programs: they are excellent!
I have a small preference for their really poetic FD... I honestly prefer it to last season's.

One small critic ... I love Bowie but somehow this music doesn't mesh with the choreography of the RD imho.
I am really rooting for them to win World this season!

 

[alexikeguchi]

I also give two thumbs up to these performances. It is obvious how much additional work has gone into these programs over the course of the GP series. I totally see the concept of the FD in the choreography now, and I appreciate that it doesn't look like everything else.

 

[BittyBug]

I love the reworked FD.

 

[trainingdogs82]

It is good to see the world title is once again a possability whereas before the final I would have said the only realistic goal would be getting on the podium at worlds. It still won't be easy. Gilles & Poirier clearly have the most momentum (and I suspect strong politiking from Skate Canada given how generous some of their scores have been this season for even some of their more subpar outings, and that they are Canada's only medal hope in any discipline right now) and are the favorites right now. Guignard & Fabbri I am sure will come back fighting and aren't out of the running for the world gold this year yet either. Still Chock & Bates are right in the thick of it now and if they can build off the large improvements they made in their programs in only weeks, they have a legit shot at it again.

 

[DORISPULASKI]

Madison Chock and Evan Bates Interview

Tatjana Flade interviews 2022 World Ice Dance bronze medalists Madison Chock and Evan BatesNovember 20, 2022Copyright 2022 by Ice Skating International Onlin...

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Nice, Long interview by Tatiana Flajde ~14 minutes

About the issues with starting their programs in August, and their process

Evan's new position as skater ISU representative

Future plans

Retirement projects- they really are not very formed.

 

[BlueRidge]

Thank you for posting. I need to remember to watch this later.

 

[rfisher]

#ChockFTW

 

[DreamSkates]

Someone please explain Chock’s free dance dress. Colors? Why such long stringy lengths? Maybe I’m just not familiar with the theme of the music . I do like that it is unique compared to other ice dancers.
Not criticizing them as I hope they have 2 more golds in the near future: US Nats and Worlds.

 

[Peepsquick]

Someone please explain Chock’s free dance dress. Colors? Why such long stringy lengths? Maybe I’m just not familiar with the theme of the music . I do like that it is unique compared to other ice dancers.
Not criticizing them as I hope they have 2 more golds in the near future: US Nats and Worlds.

She embodies fire and flames ... I find the dress perfect for that purpose!
Evan is air ... the perfect foil to fire...

 

[mtnskater]

After listening to all of the episodes from their podcast over the length of time they’ve been doing it, I am so impressed with them not only as skaters but as people too. They genuinely love skating with each other, and performing, and love traveling the world to do so. I totally get why they want to keep going when they love what they are doing so much. Their interview with Jason was so fun, especially Maddie taking Jason shopping and doing a total wardrobe makeover on him. I seem to recall Maddie taking Alysa under her wing at the Olympics and doing her hair and makeup too.

I too thought the posts urging their withdrawal from the GPF were nuts. I knew they were late getting started and never to be counted out. They know what they need to do. Would love for them to win a world championship. Maddie is one of the best performers in the sport I have ever seen and Evan is such a great partner. I’m so glad they decided to keep going this year.

 

[Karen-W]

I seem to recall Maddie taking Alysa under her wing at the Olympics and doing her hair and makeup.

Both Maddies - Chock and Hubbell - and the entire IAM crew, really, took care of Alysa in Beijing and watched over her like mother hens. It was one of the sweetest bits of the Olympics. All of the "older" US women - Chock, Hubbell, Knierim & Cain - truly seem to care about the next generation, mentoring and supporting them - and you can see just how admired they are by those youngsters in their IG and other social media posts. It's made me appreciate and love them, especially those four though, so much more than I did even a year ago.

 

[Sylvia]

Fan cam of their free dance in Torino : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxWFTkMfWzw

ETA another one (no obstructions here) by altroscope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXVTdtQlgLw

 

[DORISPULASKI]

https://m.youtube.com/@altroscope

That's a great fan cam set. 4 of the GPF RDs and the top 3 FDs.

 

[AYS]

The new FD dress works really well for me (unlike either of the first 2). I hope she sticks with this one for the rest of the season, but she sure does like to tinker with her costumes.

 

[BlueRidge]

She could add some sparkles too it.

 

[DORISPULASKI]

Madison sacrificed her sparkles for versimilitude. Fire does not sparkle. It burns instead.

But Evan has to be happy. Those stones on her alien costume hurt.

 

[BlueRidge]

Madison sacrificed her sparkles for versimilitude. Fire does not sparkle. It burns instead.

But Evan has to be happy. Those stones on her alien costume hurt.

Fire has sparks!! Therefore, sparkles!!

 

[rfisher]

She could add some sparkles too it.

She put them in her eye makeup

 

[AYS]

When a purple amethyst crystal is heated, it turns to a golden (yellow/brown) color. Those are the colors of her dress. I could see some room for some crystal action here.

Madison Chock on Instagram: "Thank you Torino for another unforgettable Grand Prix Final! I enjoyed every moment of our performances this week. A huge thank you to our coaches @iceacademyofmontreal for always supporting and believing in us. As we con

Madison Chock shared a post on Instagram: "Thank you Torino for another unforgettable Grand Prix Final! I enjoyed every moment of our performances this week. A huge thank you to our coaches @iceacademyofmontreal for always supporting and believing in us. As we continue to explore through...

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Cacoxenite Amethyst Cabochon #7

Cacoxenite Amethyst Quartz Purple Gold Super Seven Cabochon #7

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[VGThuy]

This is probably her least blinged-out look since her 2016-17 FD costume for "Under Pressure":

https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/9/e56794b8e19e4c27816fc20529642bb8/rw2fdt.jpg

I love that the lack of sparkles is what is shocking most people in ice dance right now...other than Gilles/Poirier and Carol Lane suddenly being the toast of Mayfair.

 

[rfisher]

The most annoying thing about Madison Chock is that she is still beautiful running around with no makeup, wearing sweats while walking her poodles. That's just not fair.

 

[VGThuy]

The most annoying thing about Madison Chock is that she is still beautiful running around with no makeup, wearing sweats while walking her poodles. That's just not fair.

Sometimes I look at her IG and I'm just in awe. Seriously.

To be honest, I think there are so many beautiful people in ice dance, but especially from the women's side. It's amazing to me. Even without make up of obvious IG filters, etc.

 

[AYS]

The most annoying thing about Madison Chock is that she is still beautiful running around with no makeup, wearing sweats while walking her poodles. That's just not fair.

Not only that, but it's a completely different kind of beauty. She's fascinating, in ways that go far beyond her looks, awesome fashion sense, and fantastic makeup skills.

 

[chewy]

I have superficial costume comments. I think for the free dance, there needs to be much more of that blue water flame (to be water) on Evan's shirt so that it looks like they meld more in the lifts and at the ending. More of "together" and less separate because the program is definitely together-all-over-each-other.

And personally, if Evan came out with a David Bowie white suit for the RD, that would be amazing. Bring the sex.