2021/2022 Canadian Ice Dance: News and Updates

[screech]

G&P were NOT underscored. They did not look like they belonged in the last group - barely the second-last group.

They weren't perfect, but their levels were better today than the TE. C/B also were imperfect. And a sloppy and also tight G/F are far too close to them in scores IMO.

 

[screech]

G/P and FB/S on warm up right now. I like Laurence's new dress (though I liked the red too), but I really do not like Piper and Paul's new outfits. The pink colour (and Paul's pants) just don't work for me. I really liked their old navy ones.

 

[manhn]

You wonder how likely Canada will get three spots at Worlds. I cannot see any team skipping Worlds this season, except maybe S&K due to injury.

I wonder if G&P can bring back one of their older FD, but not sure how easy it is to meet with levels, etc. I would love Starry Starry Night (their magnum opus, IMO) but maybe Hitchcock.

 

[dramagrrl]

I think Both Sides Now >>>> Vincent, but Vincent >> The Long and Winding Road.

 

[screech]

I actually like The Long and Winding Road, though it's very 3rd year of a similar program, which is odd for a couple who usually thrived in being a bit more avant garde.
If they stick around next year, I hope they do something completely different from this more introspective style FD they've been doing.
Also, if P/C retire, I hope most teams move away from that style, which it seemed everyone copied because PC won everyone by doing that same style for what seems like their entire career.

 

[Colonel Green]

I wonder if G&P can bring back one of their older FD, but not sure how easy it is to meet with levels, etc. I would love Starry Starry Night (their magnum opus, IMO) but maybe Hitchcock.

They could, but why would they?

There is also no way they would ever bring back "Hitchcock"; even setting aside that the judges never liked that program, it would have to be heavily revamped to conform to the current dance rules.

 

[puglover]

I am sad to see them be so sad. I love you Piper and Paul!

 

[bcash]

I actually like The Long and Winding Road, though it's very 3rd year of a similar program, which is odd for a couple who usually thrived in being a bit more avant garde.
If they stick around next year, I hope they do something completely different from this more introspective style FD they've been doing.
Also, if P/C retire, I hope most teams move away from that style, which it seemed everyone copied because PC won everyone by doing that same style for what seems like their entire career.

Are teams trying to "copy" P/C's "style"? Some fuzzy semantics here. The teams in the last two flights all have very different programs, using different genres of music, creating different moods, and crafting different images on the ice. And if you are talking about "movement style", of course we all have one inherent style. I for example vastly prefer Kwan's style to Lipinski's, Berezhinaya/Sikharulidze's to Mishina/Galliamov's. And I think Laurence F-B is a much more articulate dancer than Piper Gilles. We could say that the former has a superior style of movement. P/C as performers have an introspective performance style, even at their most passionate. But if you are talking about P/C lacking variation in their program concept, construction and execution, that's plainly untrue.

 

[angi]

If I'm honest I think G/P made too many errors this season with both material and packaging. Last season both their RD and FD were impeccably choreographed and packaged, they had some of the best costumes out there and their programs were so strong and exciting. "Both sides now" was the peak of their careers. This season the RD was underwhelming and the costumes went into the "Blades Of Glory" territory, especially compared to the rest of the field, and the FD was a collection of recycled moves from "Vincent" and "Both Sides Now" and their costumes today were unflattering and destructing at least to my eyes. It's a shame because up until the team event it slightly felt like they can be in the conversation for Bronze and they ended up just on spot higher than in 2018.

 

[Desperado]

I liked their new FD costumes but hated the RD orange jumpsuits. Both programs were underwhelming to me. I feel bad for them losing so many places. Not the swan song they wanted, I’m sure. I know they haven’t said anything, but The Long and Winding Road always felt like a goodbye to me.

 

[Janef]

Well icedance unfolded more or less as I thought it would. I thought Madison and Evan looked mad in the backstage area. It sucks only 3 medals and they deserved to be on it also. Our teams had mistakes and P long program I didn’t mind in the end (still feel too much same though) they really need a refresh but they probably won’t at this point. It must have been hard preparing for these games with all the testing and no crowds etc. The atmosphere just isn’t the same but it appears they still enjoy it anyways. Wonder what our teams will do going forward. I just wish that p if it’s the last performance they had gone out with more of a bang kinda like Tessa and Scott did.

 

[danafan]

Piper Gilles made an introspective post on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaOP6KlgWMy/

4 years of sweat, love and tears went into preparation for what we had hoped would be our “Olympic Moment”. Things obviously didn’t go our way, but we never lost our fight to succeed.

I always thought that bringing home a medal would make me a True Olympian. Now, I don’t believe that to be true. Being an Olympian to me now is embracing all aspects of sport which include disappointment. Choosing to pick yourself up to fight on is just as inspiring. I hope the next generation can look at our performances and say one day I hope to have as much fight as them. This isn’t the last of us and I can’t wait for what’s to come!!

Paul replied "onwards and upwards ??"

 

[Sylvia]

Lauriault/Le Gac performed in the “Montréal en Lumière” outdoor ice shows in late February through this weekend and have shared some photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaxSy32uIPm/

Other IAM teams that performed were Fabbri/Ayer, Emmy Bronsard/Jacob Richmond (teamed up just for these shows?), and Hannah Lim/Ye Quan (scheduled to compete next at Junior Worlds for South Korea).

 

[dramagrrl]

Does anyone know if Jacob Richmond is a potential competitive partner for Emmy (i.e. not just for these shows)?

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

According to Paul at outsports and says he does have a third Olympics in sight but him and Piper will do some professional / non-scoring skating in the meantime.

Out Olympian Paul Poirier wants to change narratives around sports and inspire LGBTQ people to be their true selves - Outsports

Poirier talks with Outsports about merging part of his personal and professional lives. Up next is the World Championships.

www.outsports.com

 

[tony]

According to Paul at outsports and says he does have a third Olympics in sight but him and Piper will do some professional / non-scoring skating in the meantime.

Out Olympian Paul Poirier wants to change narratives around sports and inspire LGBTQ people to be their true selves - Outsports

Poirier talks with Outsports about merging part of his personal and professional lives. Up next is the World Championships.

www.outsports.com

He went to the Olympics in 2010, so it would be his fourth.

 

[SkateYourHeart]

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[Colonel Green]

Marjorie posted a clip of one of her old appearances on Just Kidding, a Canadian TV prank show:

Instagram

www.instagram.com

 

[Colonel Green]

Oh dear.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1501920755541581829

 

[Wyliefan]

Good Lord! Praying they find him quickly!

 

[skatingguy]

Oh dear.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1501920755541581829

UPDATE:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1501945150511009798

 

[Wyliefan]

Thank God.

So weird having that happen in the same season as what happened to Tsarevski.

 

[Sedge]

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[clairecloutier]

I got a chance to speak with Lajoie/Lagha this week about their programs, Olympic experience, and hopes at Worlds:

Lajoie/Lagha: "We want to do a good performance for the fans" - A divine sport

This week, Canadian ice dancers Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha will write the final chapter of their season at the 2022 ISU World Championships. The duo are hoping to put out season’s-best performances of two programs that have served them well this year: Their “Funkytown” disco rhythm dance...

adivinesport.com

 

[Colonel Green]

Looking at Nadiia & Peter’s ISU bio, I had a hunch that proved correct: they brought back their “Caruso”/“And the Waltz Goes On” program.

Judging from Nadiia’s social media posts, she was not in the mood for a musical homage to the Russian Army right now.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

I really like Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha. She in particular, reminds me of Shae-Lynn Bourne.

 

[marbri]

I got a chance to speak with Lajoie/Lagha this week about their programs, Olympic experience, and hopes at Worlds:

Lajoie/Lagha: "We want to do a good performance for the fans" - A divine sport

This week, Canadian ice dancers Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha will write the final chapter of their season at the 2022 ISU World Championships. The duo are hoping to put out season’s-best performances of two programs that have served them well this year: Their “Funkytown” disco rhythm dance...

adivinesport.com

Thanks. Good read. It was really good to hear the motivation and expectation behind this program. I have long had the feeling Romain has an affinity for this team so not surprised to read he does their choreography. At some point MF is going to have to inject herself into it but I think this program was a great building block, if for nothing else but their cardio

 

[Colonel Green]

A very good start to Junior Worlds for both our teams (albeit with an assist from poor Katarina Wolfkostin).

 

[Sylvia]

A very good start to Junior Worlds for both our teams

D'Alessandro/Waddell (2nd, 64.00): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Y2NJ3yk64
Bashynska/Beaumont (3rd, 63.45 new ISU SB): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEM5W1a0zMA

 

[Karen-W]

Well done to D'Alessandro/Waddell and Bashynska/Beaumont for holding onto silver & bronze in the final standings. I hope they both move up to senior next season. Canadian ice dance needs them on the senior level to mix things up a bit.