2026 Olys Rhythm Dance PBP - Livin' La GOE Loca

[skatingcheckers]

I really liked that by FB/C. I appreciate the announcers broaching the controversial aspects of their partnership, without over-doing it. I agree with others about FB's costume. I wish her costume had a classier vibe.

I hate hearing that Sorenson is in the building.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

It's been 25 years since I saw Plushenko's Sex Bomb in person and I really didn't need to be reminded of that trauma.

 

[rfisher]

Why does everyone feel compelled to lip sync while they’re skating?

If you can sing while you're moving, you're in good physical shape.

 

[Sally1214]

Aww .... that was fun from Marie-Jade and Romain. I love her outfit and his "Sexbomb" moves for the judges were a hoot. Like Kurt and Carol, I am surprised they used the Prince music the whole season up to, and including, Nationals when they knew they couldn't get it cleared for the Olympics.

 

[my little pony]

Gills. Just gills.

I see Sydney opera house

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Madison H looks great!

 

[skatingguy]

Jennifer Janse van Rensburg/Benjamin Steffan
Coach: R. Sinicyn, N. Karamysheva
Music: Jungle Bill by Yello; On the Run by Yello

First Olympic appearance. Three World Championships participation(s) with a best result of 15th in Ice Dance in 2023. Finished 9th in Ice Dance in the 2023 European Championships.

PB: 75.45
SB: 75.45

 

[once_upon]

Someone up thread said they though Laurence looks smug. I'd look pretty smug too if I was 99.99999% sure I was leaving with an Olympic medal. Very possibly a gold one.

Yeah

 

[Coco]

LFB's outfit is 'giving NCAA gymnast' with the cheeks hanging out.

OMG, is that Madison in the KnC with LeGacs? Her hair looks amazing.

Crowd really loved LeGacs lift with her upside down.

ETA: How is sex bomb 90s music?

 

[taz'smum]

Ah so Lauriault-Le Gac are Olympians! Their move finally did pay off

The were already Olympians in 2018

 

[Jay42]

I didn't think I would ever say this but Brenda Irving (I think she's the third person with Carol and Kurt) is making me miss Chris Howarth's mispronunciations. Hers are somehow worse.

 

[BittyBug]

If you can sing while you're moving, you're in good physical shape.

I know that but it makes them look like they’re doing karaoke rather than ice dancing.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Honestly though a Jimmy Buffet RD would have been hilarious.

 

[Skaterbob]

Why does everyone feel compelled to lip sync while they’re skating?

I am compelled to lip sync making a sandwich so I don't blame them for getting into it!

 

[Wyliefan]

Oops!

 

[Colonel Green]

And there’s Team Sweden’s opening.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Steffan huge mistake on the twizzles.

 

[MacMadame]

While I agree with @rfisher about Laurence's smugness, I have always gotten smug vibes from her. Maybe she just has resting smug face.

Why does everyone feel compelled to lip sync while they’re skating?

When you get into the music, it just happens. Well, for me, back when I was skating anyway.

Also, @Karen-W jinxed the Germans.

 

[miffy]

Oooh first big mistake... maybe this gives Sweden a chance?

 

[Private Citizen]

And guessing the Swedes make the free dance after the huge twizzle error.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Initial level call on the twizzle is W4/M1

 

[slicekw]

“Oh fuuuuu” - me when he lost that edge. I thought he was going down.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I didn't think I would ever say this but Brenda Irving (I think she's the third person with Carol and Kurt) is making me miss Chris Howarth's mispronunciations. Hers are somehow worse.

Hers are TERRIBLE.

 

[Spikefan]

And there is the help the Swedes needed.

 

[beckab81]

Oh no, twizzle error is going to HURT!

 

[Jay42]

Do we know why JJvR/Steffan missed Euros? Have they been injured?

 

[CantALoop]

His costume is giving middle aged dad who missed his flight to a Caribbean cruise and somehow stumbled upon the rink

 

[ilovesalchows]

While I agree with @rfisher about Laurence's smugness, I have always gotten smug vibes from her. Maybe she just

Someone had to carry the torch for Jessica Dube.

 

[Karen-W]

I did not jinx the Germans! I was thinking far higher up in the rankings, like another disaster for ReedAmbru, lol.

 

[skatingguy]

Jennifer Janse van Rensburg/Benjamin Steffan
Coach: R. Sinicyn, N. Karamysheva
Music: Jungle Bill, On the Run

Midline Step Sequence W:2 M:1
Sequential Twizzles W:4 M:1 (W4: M: after review) - no level given for Benjamin - Benjamin slipped, and stepped out of the 2nd twizzle
Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence 2
Choreographic Rhythm Sequence
Rotational Lift 4

The Germans had been having a very good season, but this is the first major error of the competition, and how costly will it be.

63.67 = 8th Place