2025 Skate America Rhythm Dance - Blue (At This Themed Dance)

[skatingguy]

Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko
Coach: S. Moir, M. Hubbell, A. Diaz, P.Lauzon
Music: Sweet Dreams, 100% Pure Love

Sequential Twizzles W:4 M:4
Midline Step Sequence W:1 M:1
Rotational Lift 4
Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence B
Choreo Rhythm Sequence

Some of the footwork just a bit sloppy costing them levels.

72.74 = 3rd Place

 

[Karen-W]

When you double down you really double down

I mean, you’re a grown adult and a self proclaimed costume expert. If you haven’t figured out how to express your dislike of a costume without talking about a skater’s body, maybe that’s a you problem.

Don't be so dense. If you're incapable of recognizing how fabric is cut and pieced together can look drastically different on different body types then that's certainly a you problem. I pointed out how the high waist makes her look boxy - which it does. As far as the skirt - my issue was with the length - having the hem hit at the widest point of your hips is going to accentuate that. These aren't difficult concepts to grasp unless one is being deliberately obtuse.

I did not say that Oona was boxy or that she was heavy - I was pointing out how the design of the costume gave the appearance, to my eye, of looking boxier & bigger than she is.

 

[skatingguy]

Evgeniia Lopareva/Geoffrey Brissaud
Coach: R. Haguenauer, M.F. Dubreuil, P.Lauzon
Music: Daft Punk Money

Sequential Twizzles W:4 M:4 (W:3 M:4 after review)
Midline Step Sequence W:1 M:2 (W:1 M:1 after review)
Stationary Lift 4
Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence 2
Choreo Rhythm Sequence !

So much better now that they are wearing blue.

76.72 = 2nd Place

 

[~tapdancer~]

Wonder why Madison was looking so grumpy there? Maybe she didn't know the camera was on her but that was not a happy face!

 

[miffy]

Madison looks stunning

 

[Theatregirl1122]

I like this version of Christina’s dress better than the previous but it feels more like generic ice dance than 90s to me.

 

[kwanfan1818]

Is Chock Vegas '90's?

 

[skatingguy]

Madison Chock/Evan Bates
Coach: P. Lauzon, M.F. Dubreuil, R.Haguenauer
Music: American Woman, Fly Away

Sequential Twizzles W:4 M:4 (W:4 M:2 after review)
Midline Step Sequence W:2 M:2
Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence B (1 after review)
Choreo Rhythm Sequence
Rotational Lift 4

Solid skate with no glaring error, but no the strongest skating of the event. The program is well within their wheelhouse, and makes it easy for the judges to go with them.

84.77 = 1st Place

 

[CassAgain]

The AI part of this program doesn’t even work. Almost no audience reaction until they got to Thunderstruck.

The AI uncanny valley element drags me from the fun 90s nostalgia that is the redeeming quality of this theme.

 

[miffy]

This is so sad seeing these French teams and knowing they won't all make it to the Olympics

 

[Karen-W]

Do they have cheerleaders in the Czech Republic? Because Mrazekova reminds me of a cheerleader.

I'd like to know what cheerleaders are wearing in your neck of the woods because her costume did not read cheerleader to me at all.

The dress is all wrong for that though.

Agreed.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Don't be so dense. If you're incapable of recognizing how fabric is cut and pieced together can look drastically different on different body types then that's certainly a you problem.

Awww. Look how many excuses you have to be both wrong and a complete jerk. My shock is 0% that you can’t possibly muster up a single ounce of kindness to anyone.

Also, literally no one agrees with you on Oona. Maybe you need to examine your biases.

 

[Lizziebeth]

Is there unintentional irony in a tribute to Chock and Bates sponsored by Prevagen? Just wondering????

 

[canbelto]

Cats is such an 80s musical but okay.

 

[kwanfan1818]

I'd like to know what cheerleaders are wearing in your neck of the woods because her costume did not read cheerleader to me at all.

The way she moved reminded me of a cheerleader, not what the costume and the music were trying to say.

 

[Allen]

This is so sad seeing these French teams and knowing they won't all make it to the Olympics

Yeah, it's a shame that Laurence and Guillaume didn't come back last year.

 

[Braulio]

@tony right now Johny Weir talking about how twizzles from Chock and Bates are kind of the benchmark for ice dance

Well they showed the ones from the french juniors here previously as comparison

 

[MacMadame]

I pointed out how the high waist makes her look boxy -

Except the first thing I thought when they skated out is "oh, her costume shows off her small waist." And the skirt blended in with the tights during most of the movements so its length is irrelevant.

Yes, there are principles, but like with all artistic endeavors, it's also subjective. I would say, given how many of us thought this costume was cute and flattering, that your subjective opinion is definitely a minority one.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Madison’s dress is SO 90s. Backless with a handkerchief top. Sparkly tiger print. Totally 90s.

 

[my little pony]

now that the RDs are all exhibitions, is anyone doing a waltz or tango for their exhibition?

 

[canbelto]

This is OT but I recently actually bought a pair of black skating tights and they're the best for regular wear in the fall/winter. So durable.

 

[MacMadame]

Madison’s dress is SO 90s. Backless with a handkerchief top. Sparkly tiger print. Totally 90s.

Chains too

 

[tony]

@tony right now Johny Weir talking about how twizzles from Chock and Bates are kind of the benchmark for ice dance

Well they showed the ones from the french juniors here previously as comparison

As he once said live on hot mic, ‘I don’t know shit about ice dance!’

And this is a true story. Not a ha ha sarcasm comment.

 

[peibeck]

I love the color of Christina's new dress, but it looks more like what pairs or singles women use for their programs. Can't put my finger on why.

 

[Allen]

Also, literally no one agrees with you on Oona. Maybe you need to examine your biases.

Are we still talking about the gay car wash dress or a different one?

 

[Karen-W]

Awww. Look how many excuses you have to be both wrong and a complete jerk. My shock is 0% that you can’t possibly muster up a single ounce of kindness to anyone.

First of all, I expressed an opinion. Others are free to disagree with it. Secondly, I wasn't being a jerk and I point blank told another poster in the arena that I have no doubt she looks good in person. We'll just leave it at that before one of the Admins tells us to take it out of the pbp thread, though.

 

[Allen]

As he once said live on hot mic, ‘I don’t know shit about ice dance!’

And this is a true story. Not a ha ha sarcasm comment.

Gabby and Terry would be perfect without Johnny...but NBC hates us.

 

[peibeck]

This is so sad seeing these French teams and knowing they won't all make it to the Olympics

But GUILLAUME!!!

 

[Allen]

These costumes are giving me magic carpet more than No Scrubs, but I like the program

 

[Aceon6]

The opening of No Scrubs feels much slower than the required tempo.