2023 Skate America Women SP - Lone Splat Skate

[flyingsit]

I would like to have words with whoever thought this was a good costume for a sixteen year old

Or really for a human.

 

[Jay42]

I can honestly say I did not for a second look at this and think Barbie.

We've had the movie playing at work since Tuesday so I saw the pink and my brain immediately went Barbie. Then I saw the insets and went what the actual...

 

[Sally1214]

OK ... I'm not that keen on the skirt of her dress (not really a skirt as such) but that was a very impressive skate. Good for her!

 

[rfisher]

An did everything she planned to do. Good for her.

 

[skatingguy]

An, Xiangyi
Coach: Longhe An, Li Bao
Music: Femme Fatale by Compilation

3Loq
2A
Fly Camel Spin 4
3S+3T
Step Sequence 3
Layback Spin 3
Ch Combo Spin 4

Solid skate for Xiangyi. Program still needs some work to really this music.

59.74 = 1st Place

 

[skatfan]

There’s a bond age feel to this costume that is highly disturbing. Great skating though!

 

[Rukia]

An was fun! I couldn't really see her rotations well. This dress is so weird I love it. She served face for a hot second.

 

[slicekw]

Now that's an unusual skirt on Xiangui's dress. I'm still trying to decide if I like it or not .... not that my opinion matters all that much to anyone but me.

It looks like it could be constricting in a real fabric, but it’s going to shred like crazy after the first couple of events. Which might be a blessing.

 

[Lizziebeth]

That dress skirt was not staying in place and trying to ride up over the black thingies - whatever they are supposed to be. Ugh.

 

[Moto Guzzi]

Hideous dress but I enjoyed Sparkle Crack's program.

 

[beckab81]

I can tolerate the top, but the “skirt”, especially on a teenager, is a huge NO!

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

Loved the dress. If you wanna get noticed, wear something utterly memorable for your GP debut.

 

[peibeck]

An: when voids go wrong.

That is all.

 

[Karen-W]

Clare looking as tasteful as ever.

 

[viennese]

Young diva I like her

 

[Wyliefan]

Clare Sow? Good grief, announcer.

 

[FiveRinger]

There’s a bond age feel to this costume that is highly disturbing. Great skating though!

Bond age or bondage?

 

[Carolla5501]

I would like to have words with whoever thought this was a good costume for a sixteen year old

Well, if you’re in the United States, just go to your local department store and see the dresses they put out for homecoming and you’ll understand why this is appropriate for 16-year-olds. This is what they’re wearing or less.

 

[flyingsit]

I adore Appalachian Spring. But not with vocals.

 

[Lizziebeth]

Loved the dress. If you wanna get noticed, wear something utterly memorable for your GP debut.

I guess that is a strategy!

 

[skatfan]

Bond age or bondage?

The latter.

 

[Wyliefan]

I like the contrast between Clare's programs this year (she has a tango free program, for those who haven't seen it yet).

 

[skatfan]

I adore Appalachian Spring. But not with vocals.

The folk song came first I think.

 

[beckab81]

talk about a shift in mood - I hate how twee this program is, even if I love the music itself (without vocals)

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Thank god we have one nice dress in this group. It's the palate cleanser.

 

[Frau Muller]

I’m enjoying Seo’s lovely interpretation of the music.

 

[Wyliefan]

Well, if you’re in the United States, just go to your local department store and see the dresses they put out for homecoming and you’ll understand why this is appropriate for 16-year-olds. This is what they’re wearing or less.

My goddaughters plastered their Instagrams with homecoming pictures of themselves and their classmates.I must have seen dozens of dresses. No one was wearing anything like that.

 

[slicekw]

I adore Appalachian Spring. But not with vocals.

To be fair, the lyrics with the tune predate Copeland.

I was trying to remember the last time I saw Tammy G at a senior international.

 

[thvu]

I don’t understand this program choice for someone trying to break through in the senior ranks. Seo is better than this.

 

[skatingguy]

Seo, Claire
Coach: Tammy Gambill
Music: Simple Gifts, Appalachian Spring

3Lzq - fall
2A
Fly Camel Spin 4
3Lo+2T
Step Sequence 4
Ch Combo Spin 4
Layback Spin 4

Non-jump elements were lovely.

58.14 = 3rd Place