Recent content by ManiDani

It does appear that they farmed out selected skaters to different training areas to avoid the mandated quarantine. I really wish they could have managed to do that for all of the skaters. I wonder where Hongbo is. How can you effectively coach your athletes when they are in three different...

Peng’s costume is a mashup of two of the costumes used in Cirque Du Soleil’s Algeria. The colors, corseting, and bling all are directly inspired from the music she is skating to.

I think Han is the best lifter in the current field. The most impressive thing about Han is that he can match his footwork to the music while lifting Sui. Usually, I focus on the lady during the lifts, but with them it is obvious that both partners are doing work to sell the lift. I also...

Kazakova and Reviya’s FD is fantastic. More people should skate to Linkin Park.

I like Fabbri and Ayers, but I don’t think they used the Sweet Charity soundtrack to their best advantage. I’m a Brass Band would suit their energetic style far more than Big Spender.

Any chocolate/mint combination. I am also picky when it comes to chocolate/peanut butter combinations. I love Reese’s Cups but hate Reese’s Pieces and Butterfingers.

Justin and Britney were my teenage dance icons, so my mind immediately went to the Cry Me a River music video with visions of Stepanova and Bukin reenacting the Justin and Britney break up on ice.

I also think this program is a gem because it feels like an actual social dance done for enjoyment. While I do love to see dance used as a storytelling vehicle, the form of dance that most touches my personal life is social dance. The freedom and connectivity of having fun on the dance floor...

I personally would never have put Brenna on the team in the first place based on her previous competition performances. However, Marta made the decision to put Brenna on the team and she should follow through with treating her as a member of the team throughout the competition. I hope Brenna...