2026 Olys Free Dance PBP - Whale, Are We Ready For Some Bull Sheet Scores?

[skatingguy]

Evegeniia Lopareva/Geoffrey Brissaud
Coach: R. Haguenauer, M.F. Dubreuil, P. Lauzon
Music: All is Full of Love, Bachelorette

Stationary Lift 4
One Foot Turns W:3 M:3
Midline Step Sequence W:3 M:2
Choreographic Assisted Jump/Lifting Movement
Synchronized Twizzles W:4 M:4
Curve Lift 4 + Curve Lift 4
Dance Spin 4
Choreographic Character Step Sequence
Choreographic Sliding Movement

Very good performance, but still the program is missing something to make it great.

RD: 82.25 = 8th Place
FD: 121.43 = 2nd Place
Total: 203.68 = 1st Place

 

[Aussie Willy]

I was trying to think what it is about L&B's program that doesn't quite work for me. I think if they had done different Bjork selections it would have been more successful in line with what kind of skaters they are. Because it doesn't look as organic or natural as what it could be.

 

[tangerine dream]

Love Lopareva but this dress just makes me think of Frozen.

 

[Aceon6]

I just love Lopareva and Brissaud. Always doing something cool, and doing it so well.

To my eye, she’s the IT of this quad.

 

[MsZem]

That was an excellent music choice, but IMO the program itself was kind of boring.

you're being wrong on the internet, would you like to reconsider?

 

[Karen-W]

That was an excellent music choice, but IMO the program itself was kind of boring.

That's how I feel about the Bjork program - though I'll give them credit for the curve-curve combo lift - that is something else and really stunning.

 

[miffy]

I loved that from L/B

I was only slightly confused because her hair seemed to change colour half way through. It started off dark red and then went more orange half way through? Just me I guess?

 

[Bunny Hop]

Here in time for the last group and a half.

That's the best I've enjoyed this program from Lopareva/Brissaud. Lovely. Hope it scores well.

 

[pat c]

Love l and b's costumes. Stunning.

 

[Sally1214]

So, Carol finds Lopareva/Brissaud "polarizing." Hmmm ..... I'm assuming that means she didn't like it all that much? Well, I liked it. Loved Evgeniia's dress. Like her hair better when it wasn't such a BRIGHT shade but that's neither here nor there. Overall, I thought they did very well.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

For those in the arena, most ladies' rooms are now out of toilet paper.

Ah, common, ladies! Brissaud is PSOTY but control yourselves!

 

[Citlali]

L/B

I think they can skate to a warhorse generic program, but few pairs can skate to Bjork

 

[millyskate]

I know Louise Walden isn't everyone's cup of tea but I find her commentary the most in-teknik and enlightening there is

 

[Kateri]

I was trying to think what it is about L&B's program that doesn't quite work for me. I think if they had done different Bjork selections it would have been more successful in line with what kind of skaters they are. Because it doesn't look as organic or natural as what it could be.

Open with Bachelorette, All is Full of Love for the midsection, end with Play Dead. Would have kicked ass. But they don't listen to me.

 

[beckab81]

Again contrarian but don’t love L&B’s free nearly as much as their RD. Didn’t have either the bold highlight moves like S&D or the intricate blade work and holds of L&L.

I actually agree, even though I love L&B

 

[tangerine dream]

I loved that from L/B

I was only slightly confused because her hair seemed to change colour half way through. It started off dark red and then went more orange half way through? Just me I guess?

That would be a helluva costume change!

 

[skatingguy]

Allison Reed/Saulius Ambrulevicius
Rank: 7 Rhythm Dance: 82.95
Coach: M.F. Dubreuil, R. Haguenauer
Music: God is a DJ by Faithless, Jason Howes; We Come 1 by Faithless

First Olympic appearance. Seven World Championships participation(s) with a best result of 6th in IceDance in 2024. Won Ice Dance bronze at the European Championships in 2024. Grand Prix Final: 1 x 5th.

Free Dance
PB: 122.64
SB: 120.13

Total
PB: 203.37
SB: 201.05

 

[overedge]

Love Lopareva but this dress just makes me think of Frozen.

Let it GOOOOOOOO

 

[ilovesalchows]

I love this FD, it is my guilty pleasure.

 

[MsZem]

I know Louise Walden isn't everyone's cup of tea but I find her commentary the most in-teknik and enlightening there is

I think she's fantastic. Put her on all the broadcasts.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

This is my church of all flash and not much technique.

 

[miffy]

This is my church

 

[overedge]

Faithless are the only group I will accept for voiceovers in skating.

 

[Lara]

I definitely liked it but remember it being more impactful at Euros. In fairness the “not my cup of tea” CBC commentary wasn’t helping.

 

[Bunny Hop]

Ban voiceovers. Now.

 

[Jay42]

I really do like the art deco vibes of the gold on Allison's costume but I can't stand the way it comes out over her hips. It's so odd.

 

[tangerine dream]

This is my church of all flash and not much technique.

Church of Vibes

 

[terisa]

Le sigh. I knew it wouldn't last, but it was nice seeing Olivia and Tim in that #1 slot for a few moments...

 

[MsZem]

I'm still not sure why R/A decided to do two RDs this season.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

Are the lyrics also by Malinin?