2025 Skate Canada Free Dance PBP - I Know What You Did Less One Ear

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I am thrilled they brought this program back, I mean, it’s not like they were bringing back last year’s program like many other people.

But I don’t understand why the top ice dance teams of ChoBat, GilHusband and GuiFab don’t do challengers, because all three had kinks in their debuts in the GP

 

[manhn]

That was not a great skate. Is Paul sick?

 

[Citlali]

The last rotational lift is ugly and slow

I know the program has not yet gelled, but this needs work

 

[Kaz7714]

I guess the program is nice... Not sure it was worth bringing it back, really but I guess it's not my cup of tea.

 

[skatingguy]

Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier
Rank after RD: 1
Coach: Carol Lane, Juris Razgulajevs, Jon Lane
Music: Vincent by Govardo

Choreo Assissted Jump/Lifting Movement
Dance Spin 4
One Foot Turns W:3 M:3
Choreo Sliding Movement
Curve Lift 1 - loss of balance
Synchronized Twizzles W:3 M:4
Diagonal Step Sequence W:3 M:3
Choreo Character Step Sequence
Rotational Lift 4 + Stationary Lift 4

So the curve lift nearly came crashing down as they struggled to find the balance point, but they saved it. I liked the one foot turns, and the ice coverage they had, and they did the stationary lift from the original program which I was anticipating. The rest of the program was flat, and cautious which is maybe not surprising given the lift glitch.

117.51 = 2nd Place
202.89 = 1st Place

 

[binbinwinwin]

They didn't peak here but that program was just some reheated nachos.

 

[peibeck]

Sorry, loved this program in its first iteration, but this was extremely sloppy and these beachy colored costumes don't go with the music remotely.

Very gutted.

 

[Marta24]

At half -time of the GP series, things couldn't have gone better for FBC.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I’m disappointed that this reimagined Vincent doesn’t involve an ear removal.

 

[skipaway]

Chris…love the concept of the dress. Not a concept, it’s literal.

 

[Braulio]

FB/C, 2026 Olympic Champs in a blowout.

I am starting to make peace with that, and it´s ok

 

[CassAgain]

I was looking at Piper during twizzles and don’t agree with +GOE

 

[thvu]

That was such a rough skate. Really started to go haywire in the one foot turns for me, the rocker after they were horizontal was rough and really slowed them down. Once they struggled to get into the SL lift, their timing was off. Everything felt stop and start. And the twizzles really labored in the 2nd set, almost losing all flow across the ice, with really slow rotational speed. Should be -1 GOE.

But, I love Vincent v1.5. The choreo jumps are so good. After FB&C, maybe the 2nd best use of the element. Love the dance spin too.

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

Piper’s posture was worse than Romain LeGac today. Ditch this and go back to Hitchcock with a quirky program to hide her weaknesses. I love Paul’s skating so much but this won’t take them to the Olympic podium.

 

[Aceon6]

Glad they got credit for the lift, but gawd, that whole free dance was a struggle. Even the over the back spin at the end looked labored and they’ve done it for years. Ouch.

 

[Kateri]

Second on the free in Canada? lol. lmao.

 

[Wyliefan]

Whoa.

 

[my little pony]

that seems like a different arrangement than before and I liked it better before. if they want a change, the version in the documentary loving Vincent is superior imo

 

[peibeck]

please god stay on your feet, gold to LTU would have me questioning why I even do this

Because THIS IS YOUR CHURCH!!!

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

I don’t think this will be the popular reaction, but I loved the original Starry Starry Night and this redo brings back all the feels in a new version. Time just flew by. Adore Piper’s dress. Wish they had done something new but this will bring back memories every skate.

Not a fan of the Lithuanians being that close to almost winning however.

 

[skatingguy]

That is some low scoring for a Skate Canada ice dance event.

 

[genevieve]

I remember this program having more impact back in the day - maybe just because it's no longer new. The dress is beautiful on its own but it's just a lot in the program.

mlp, are you ok? G/P saved you (barely)

 

[Braulio]

117 with a mistake in the lift but still it would be like maybe 125 if scored ok? low

 

[shan]

Piper’s posture was worse than Romain LeGac today. Ditch this and go back to Hitchcock with a quirky program to hide her weaknesses. I love Paul’s skating so much but this won’t take them to the Olympic podium.

Yes! I loved the choreography of Hitchcock. And hopefully Piper has grown as a performer so she wouldn't be grinning through it like before!

 

[Aaron MB Fan]

I am starting to make peace with that, and it´s ok

I don’t care who wins as I never expected Paul & Piper could win, I just NEED them on the podium!!

 

[my little pony]

mlp, are you ok? G/P saved you (barely)

I just put the hood up and im letting the textile hug fix it

 

[Braulio]

I don’t care who wins as I never expected Paul & Piper could win, I just NEED them on the podium!!

right now they are maybe in 3rd-4th

 

[Karen-W]

That really was a struggle. And I don't see it growing or improving over the course of the season because that's not usually something GilPoir do with their programs.

I'm calling it right now - full IAM podium in Milano-Cortina. Unlike all the FBCiz ubers, I still think it's ChoBat's gold to lose, but we'll see what they look like in a couple weeks at SkAm. But, there's nothing in GilPoir's programs this week that lead me to believe they'll beat FearGib in Italy. Major duds.

 

[cholla]

F'ing Peacock. The feed better not start glitching like yesterday

It must not have been Peacock because YouTube via Firestick glitched badly too.

 

[Debbie S]

FB/C, 2026 Olympic Champs in a blowout.

How about we see how C/B rework their programs first before making pronouncements?