2025 NHK Trophy Free Dance PBP - Hmmm for the Weekend

[my little pony]

an illusion fabric mock neck is - 5

 

[Allen]

Besides the weird mini peplum situation, the shirt part makes her look super boxy and and almost like her torso is slowly disappearing on her.

I liked parts of the program but this is the first time I've watched them this season so I spent a lot of time being distracted by trying to figure out the things that are wrong with her shirt.

She's like the restaurant hostess in the Matrix

 

[tangerine dream]

Filip is a good skater, but Natalie just needs a tall, virile man that isn't her brother as a partner.

Hubbell redux

 

[PRlady]

Mark said they designed their own costumes. Thats like the lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.

Ambitious program if skated clean.

 

[Colonel Green]

Fourth yet again.

 

[Wyliefan]

Aww, she's trying so hard not to cry.

 

[Matryeshka]

I thought this was too literal and would have worked better as an exhibition. Some really cool individual moves and moments but just doesn't hold up as a whole. It just feels like every single Matrix program is derivative of Joubert's, no matter what the discipline is. It's great skating music, but someone has to find a different way to express it.

 

[Wyliefan]

Caroline's dress is a bit busy, but I like it anyway.

 

[Allen]

It seems like the MIDA crew finally gets Caroline and Michael with this program

 

[MacMadame]

I say if you aren't threatening to behead the judges (Kaori), it's not a Matrix program!

 

[jlai]

Wow tech scores are low in this comp

 

[jlai]

Scores are low so far for g/p

 

[Allen]

Wow tech scores are low in this comp

Yeah, this tech panel is not playing, but they've been consistent at least.

 

[Braulio]

Curve Lift combo is amazing but I think we have seen this like for 3 seasons?

 

[Allen]

I feel like Francesca Fermi will get the nod for Tech Specialist at the Olympics because it's in Italy. I wouldn't be mad if Julia Rey joined her.

 

[Karen-W]

Well, that was a rather bizarre program for GreenP. Hope they enjoy their return trip to 4CCs a couple weeks after Nats.

 

[tony]

A lot to like here actually! But a few things need changed: the 2nd and 3rd positions are really sloppy in the rotational lift and it looks like she's just being flailed around. That's going to always hold the GOE down IMO. She was off on the second twizzle and came down on her free foot early. Curve lift + curve lift, that second position I'm just over it. I find it ugly. Another place to hold GOE down and once again it's on a combination of two elements so why do it?

The dance spin was fabulous, one of the best I've seen. Program goes a little weird toward the end but I don't hate it.

 

[her grace]

Green/Parsons

Dance spin with unusual, cool positions, nice surety through one foot turns but only level one, curve to curve lift with variation of arm movement from last season, some of their lifts looked like they were skirting with extended time deductions. They create such striking visual shapes. Good skate

 

[Tak]

Im not usually a fan of G/P. I haven't liked them in quite a while. But this season I like both the RD and FD. Does anyone know who choreographed the FD? Lots of highlight moves and changing arm holds - I really liked it. Now Im regretting I didnt get a ticket for this.

 

[Braulio]

I liked that, look better trained and relaxed from both, maybe one if not their best free dance as a concept/composition since skating at the White's camp

 

[peibeck]

I didn't care for G/P's FD the first time I saw it, but it's improved VASTLY. The music in the last minute takes me out of it, but superb interpretation and synchronization.

 

[Matryeshka]

I don't mind strict or loose callers so long as they're consistent throughout the event and at the end, the placements are right (and by right, I mean my favorites).

 

[Aceon6]

I like a bit of weirdness. This held me.

 

[mtnskater]

Okay….loved that for Green and Parsons!!!! Creative, subtle. Held my attention big time.
It will be a blood bath for the third Olympic spot.

Wish Caroline could match Michael’s posture…then it would be such a stunning package.
MIDA hot and cold on their music and choreography, but this is a winner, as is their RD.

 

[beckab81]

I hadn’t seen the free of G/P yet this season. They have such a nice way of moving together, but their transitions in & out of elements still gets a little sticky. I like that they know who they are as performers and are just going with it.

 

[Jay42]

This is definitely the most I've enjoyed Green and Parsons since they went to MIDA.

 

[Allen]

A lot to like here actually! But a few things need changed: the 2nd and 3rd positions are really sloppy in the rotational lift and it looks like she's just being flailed around. That's going to always hold the GOE down IMO. She was off on the second twizzle and came down on her free foot early. Curve lift + curve lift, that second position I'm just over it. I find it ugly.

The dance spin was fabulous, one of the best I've seen. Program goes a little weird toward the end but I don't hate it.

Agreed all the way around. I adore that dance spin. It's the first program they've had since going to MIDA that showcases them in the correct way. I also think it definitely shows some growth in music selection for MIDA. They're getting there with the RD. Groove is in the Heart is my favorite song, so it's going to be hard for to full love it if they can't give over to the campiness of the music completely.

 

[shan]

I liked that FD from Green/Parsons. The music is so weird, but it's so interesting!

 

[PRlady]

Interesting program, oddly I got Bobrova flashbacks. I hope they get points for not using a warhorse.

Also I love Caroline’s dress.

Decent score but 9 points less than Z/K on the FD.

 

[Braulio]

Choreo assisted jump +3.20 GOE