Gilles and Poirier Cheer Thread

[Deleted member 74551]

Poor Piper, she looked devastated. Fingers crossed they can regroup for the FD.

 

[Bigbird]

Poor Piper, she looked devastated. Fingers crossed they can regroup for the FD.

What happened? Why were they so close to the boards?

 

[screech]

What happened? Why were they so close to the boards?

It was mentioned in the TSN broadcast that the rink is AHL sized, which is smaller than what they are used to training/competing on.

 

[Bigbird]

It was mentioned in the TSN broadcast that the rink is AHL sized, which is smaller than what they are used to training/competing on.

They were doing so well, then this. It's so anti-climatic.

 

[firstflight]

I had to watch their FD twice in a row because I got so wrapped up in the performance the first time. To execute this gorgeously sincere a performance in Canada resulted in everything working together-- the audience was moved, of course Carol Lane was in tears, and they almost beat H/D in the FD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QB7SoUaNCQ

 

[screech]

That was extremely beautiful. So many unique, innovative movements. Very well done to them.

 

[MarieM]

I am not a fan, but that program is the best FD of the season at the moment.
They should have won that section by a mile.

 

[Doggygirl]

I have always liked Piper and Paul and have such respect for the variety and innovation they bring to dance. They already have such an interesting body of work. But this FD? I am so over the top crazy about it. I am in zany uber territory now!

 

[VGThuy]

This FD is the best FD of the season...so far. I have to wait until I see P/C and other teams at a GP, but this one is so well-choreographed and constructed.

 

[nimi]

Elladj interviewing P2 after their FD (in English and in French): https://youtu.be/_si3Ols7PWA

I'm just so happy and relieved that they bounced back and had the kind of FD performance they wanted to have!

As Kelly Rippon put it:

If you aren’t crying after @PiperGilles @PaulDPoirier FD see a doctor. What an incredible tribute to your Mom, Piper.

 

[cocotaffy]

It was better than at their last competition for me. Last time I saw the brilliance of it but couldn't connect. Here I got caught, especially when the tempo quicken with those little dance steps they do, I love that. Indeed best FD so far this season. I really hope they can make it to the GPF.

 

[DreamSkates]

I had to watch their FD twice in a row because I got so wrapped up in the performance the first time. To execute this gorgeously sincere a performance in Canada resulted in everything working together-- the audience was moved, of course Carol Lane was in tears, and they almost beat H/D in the FD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QB7SoUaNCQ

Just breathtaking! One time I'm glad I know very little about the technical side of ice dance. I just watched as pure art unfolded from start to finish in this FD. I will be following this team this year!

 

[PatChan4O]

Gorgeous FD and had very high Tech, IMO. I’ve always liked them but this is their best.

 

[chantilly]

Anyone know where I can see videos.
It was only on TSN4 here for me

 

[Sylvia]

Skate Canada Int'l Free Dance, no commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QB7SoUaNCQ

Beverley Smith's blog essay (Oct. 18): Gilles and Poirier’s Starry Night

 

[chantilly]

^Thanks
Tried google and YouTube and daily motion.

 

[Wyliefan]

Terrific essay!

 

[binbinwinwin]

I am currently on the other side of the world with less than 24 hours notice due to my grandmother's passing and it seems that one of the few things that can comfort me is watching Piper and Paul skate that gorgeous FD. Piper is so incredibly strong and inspiring, all the best to this team this upcoming season, I really hope that I'll be able to see this FD live at GPF.

 

[Wyliefan]

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[yurokis40]

I was there live it was incredible, I'm thinking this is the type of program that can change ice dance, reminds me of the duchesnays Missing, too bad about the mistake in the short , to be able to rebound like that Is a mark of greatness.

 

[Doggygirl]

Skate Canada Int'l Free Dance, no commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QB7SoUaNCQ

Beverley Smith's blog essay (Oct. 18): Gilles and Poirier’s Starry Night

Sylvia thank you so much for sharing this blog essay. Fabulous read!

@binbinwinwin I'm sorry to read of your loss.... (((_)))

 

[Sylvia]

Interview at Nebelhorn Trophy that was published before the start of Skate Canada International: https://europeonice.com/2018/10/23/gilles-and-poirier-anything-is-possible-with-the-right-material/

 

[puglover]

Best wishes Piper and Paul! Amazing programs - show them off!!

 

[Debrah]

Praying hard that this fab dance team will make it to GPF; it would be just tragic if the 2 best SR dance programs of the 2018/19 season don't get skated at the GPF in CANADA!!! They deserve to have some good luck for a change. Go Team!

 

[nimi]

P2 got a series of PBs in Golden Spin: 79.80 in RD, 121.47 in FD and 201.27 overall. Congrats!

They've made some little changes in the choreo. Most obvious one: their twizzles now look more basic in both programs (which is a pity IMO but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do to get the points.)

Videos: RD & FD

EDIT: aaaargh it's RD not SD... fixed it

 

[puglover]

I am personally having a hard time understanding ice dance this year so I guess that means i get to watch for the enjoyment factor and Piper and Paul are bringing me lots of enjoyment. I really wish I was going to the nationals so I could see that free dance live.

 

[nimi]

The flower crowns really suit them

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrKGy0En7JZ/

I'm so happy to see them happy!

 

[The Observer]

Paul Poirier announced on his Instagram Stories today that he & Piper will be joining Stars On Ice this year:

https://www.instagram.com/stories/pauldpoirier/

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

^^^ I thought you were gonna say he was announcing his engagement to me!!!!!!!!!!

 

[The Observer]

Paul posted a photo of his ticket to Los Angeles today:

https://www.instagram.com/stories/pauldpoirier/

I uploaded the photo here for those who don't have access to Instagram Stories:

https://ibb.co/Hx6g00c