Can't Help Falling In Love ... with Hubbell & Donohue (fan thread #2)

[Sylvia]

NBC Sports uploaded their Nationals videos (geoblocked outside USA):

RD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF3D-JVwgKs
FD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-HJ_Kv3ggM

 

[Sylvia]

Fan Zone article by Darci Miller (Feb. 3, 2021):

After Third U.S. Title, Hubbell and Donohue Confident Moving Into the Future - Whatever It May Look Like - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

When Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue got the scores confirming they'd won their third U.S. ice dance title at the 2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships,

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

 

[Sylvia]

H/D had their pre-Worlds media call today (4 tweets here): https://twitter.com/fsonline/status/1371594531070705665

Includes a screen shot of Madison: https://twitter.com/LynnRutherford/status/1371590164737318912

On March 9th the Professional Skaters Association announced them as the winners of the EDI Award for 'Best Performance' at 2021 U.S. Nationals:

Best Performance Ice Dance
Madison Hubbell / Zachary Donohue — Championship Dance Free Dance Program
PSA Coaches – Marie-France Dubreuil, Patrice Lauzon
Choreographers – Marie-France Dubreuil, Scott Moir
Music Selection – “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley and k.d. lang
Costume Designer – Josiane Lamond from Elite Expressions

 

[Sylvia]

USFS is posting "Countdown to Worlds 2021" videos on their social media channels - Hubbell/Donohue (2.5 mins. via IGTV): https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMiSLmIDhHo/

They are taking over USFS' Instagram stories today (Madi: "We're doing the taper for Worlds [only 1.5 hours on the ice today] which is very welcome").

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

USFS is posting "Countdown to Worlds 2021" videos on their social media channels - Hubbell/Donohue (2.5 mins. via IGTV): https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMiSLmIDhHo/

In similar news ANL is doing nightly "Countdown to Worlds" with Cadbury mini eggs.

#justsayin

 

[semogal]

That was an amazing SD today. They were robbed. That was the skate of the day for me.

 

[Lara111]

I liked HD and CB much more than SK today. It's amazing what the Montreal team can do. Bates is really shining now. I can't believe I actually like his dancing.

 

[semogal]

Video of their SD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LasiAvhJ1s

 

[topaz]

I know they are and I'm disappointed in their FD skate. But, they held on for the silver barely. They did beat C/B here and they have momentum going into next season.

 

[Cherub721]

I know they are and I'm disappointed in their FD skate. But, they held on for the silver barely. They did beat C/B here and they have momentum going into next season.

This is a good result for them. I know how much they wanted this, but last year it was looking like C&B would knock them off the podium. Retaining their National title, being the top US team at Worlds, World silver and 3x reigning World medalists is a really strong position for the Olympics. They are certainly podium favorites now and also have good chances to fight for the World title next year.

 

[VGThuy]

I know they are and I'm disappointed in their FD skate. But, they held on for the silver barely. They did beat C/B here and they have momentum going into next season.

They’re clearly the best American team. Chock’s skating skills are never going to be at Madi and Zach’s level. C/B should always be at the mercy of whether or not Maddie and Zach bring it. Basically, they don’t beat them so much as Maddie and Zach opened the door for them.

 

[aka_gerbil]

I didn’t think this panel was going to be pro-h/d for several reasons, so I’m good with this.

This result does a lot to finish solidifying them as US #1 going into next season. They’re in a pretty strong position, as Cherub pointed out above. With limited opportunities this year, they were able to turn things around from the position it looked like they were slipping into last season.

Well done, Madi and Zach.

Edit: I would have loved to have seen them win, but I also think back to this moment in their career and how uncertain things seemed. https://www.instagram.com/p/lMvTJfBdig/?igshid=1pplovie8i899

 

[ryanj07]

I thought they should’ve won the RD. I know they hoped for a stronger FD showing but I’m happy to see them stay on the podium and pick up another silver.

I hope they can build on this season (can we even call it that? Lol) and come out strong to finally grab that Oly medal next year!

 

[semogal]

Sort of disappointed they aren't going to the WTT. Wanted to see that FD one more time.

 

[sap5]

I'm hoping to see a full season next year where they can really focus on the technique and ensure no more level 2 elements. They're going to need all the levels they can get.

 

[Bigbird]

I liked HD and CB much more than SK today. It's amazing what the Montreal team can do. Bates is really shining now. I can't believe I actually like his dancing.

Still don't understand the difference in score between the top 3 after the RD, especially thought CB should have been first or very nearly there.

 

[Sylvia]

Fan Zone article by Darci Miller (April 12):

Hubbell and Donohue Cap Poignant Season with World Silver, Turn Attention to Olympic Year - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Before they took the ice for their free dance at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021 in Stockholm, Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue had a private

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

ETA that Madi mentioned in her Instagram stories today that she & Zach decided to skip WTT in order to "start on working on next year."

 

[aka_gerbil]

Madi posted a few flashback photos from their first photoshoot to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their partnership. (If memory serves, the photos were made by the late Jacque Tiegs.)

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[Sylvia]

Madi shared a short, silent clip from their RD choreography yesterday: https://www.instagram.com/p/CP36eNtJ56e/

iceacademyofmontreal's post today: https://www.instagram.com/p/CP59KcPM_8G/

“Meditation is not something you can do, it is something that happens. When you prepare the body, environment, and mind, you may become meditative.” - Madison Hubbell
What better way to celebrate #WorldMeditationDay than to join us on Instagram Live at 3.30 PM (EST) for a free yoga session with Madison Hubbell ?!⁠

ETA link to watch the replay of Madi's 34-minute yoga session: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CP6ZEECJxhG/

 

[Sylvia]

Madison attended her brother Keiffer's wedding this past weekend : https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZCu0QJ-oF/

 

[Sylvia]

Madison shared this practice clip on August 10: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSaak1Zgui1/

They are scheduled to begin their international season at the U.S. Classic (Senior B), Sept. 15-18, 2021, to be held for the first time at the SC of Boston's new facility in Norwood, Mass.

 

[sap5]

Program announcements: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013466.htm

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting here from the U.S. Ice Dance news thread:

H/D's page on USFS Fanzone has been updated
So they're indeed doing Janet Jackson for RD and the "unknown lyrical piece" is this:

Anne Sila ~ Drowning

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ETA: Their ISU Bio is also updated and the songs for RD are Nasty, Rope Burn and Rhythm Nation.

U.S. International FS Classic will be streamed on Peacock Premium and the ice dance competition current start times are:
Friday, Sept. 17
4 p.m. (Eastern time) - Rhythm dance

Saturday, Sept. 18
5:25 p.m. (Eastern time) - Free dance

 

[Plusdinfo]

We'll see how "Drowning" translates into their program, but I don't think it's a wise choice. Too weak, even for an angsty angle. I like a lot about Hubbell and Donohue, but I don't like many of their musical selections in the back half of their career, especially given who they are as skaters.

 

[UMBS Go Blue]

How do we know that's the precise arrangement they're going to use?

 

[sk9tingfan]

We'll see how "Drowning" translates into their program, but I don't think it's a wise choice. Too weak, even for an angsty angle. I like a lot about Hubbell and Donohue, but I don't like many of their musical selections in the back half of their career, especially given who they are as skaters.

Not enough variation in tempo, no escalation in terms of drama. Who picked this? It's almost like a funeral dirge....

 

[sap5]

How do we know that's the precise arrangement they're going to use?

We don't. Considering the way C/P had a techno beat added to their "Wicked Game" FD, anything is possible. Maybe we'll see a dancehall remix of "Drowning" halfway through the program.

 

[marbri]

Not enough variation in tempo, no escalation in terms of drama. Who picked this? It's almost like a funeral dirge....

Well in 2018 it was pretty clear the top three I.AM teams picked their music so I can't see how that would change.

 

[Karen-W]

All I have to say is they're going to put me to sleep with this lyrical, emo crap, just like SinKats and GuiFab.

 

[nuge]

I don't like the Aaaaas already