Hawayek/ Baker Cheer Thread

[beebee]

Not really a fan of their new FD. It looks extremely generic and paint-by-the-numbers.

I agree--the unchanging tempo is monotonous and the lifts are same old, same old. Also, the choreography lacks highlights. I feel this way about most of the FDs I've seen so far--how about some beautiful transitions? I do like Kaitlin's dress--finally a style that flatters her!

 

[Laura4]

Kaitlin's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJK3dGEBt8_/?taken-by=kait_hawayek&hl=en


Jean-Luc's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJHUStABzVp/?taken-by=jeanlucbaker&hl=en

 

[lauravvv]

I do like Kaitlin's dress--finally a style that flatters her!

I like it too, but I thought it looked somehow familiar. Then I remembered that it looks like one of Meryl Davis's old exhibition dresses. I looked it up, and it's certainly the same dress - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlWAYa47wHA. So it's just borrowed, and it will most likely be changed to another dress later. I just hope Kaitlin does not change it to something more girly again. This more mature dress looks good on her indeed.

 

[Sylvia]

Hawayek/Baker's FD at Skate Chicago in Geneva IL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebpBRPC7gTs

Music is "Liebestraum" by Franz Lizst and they placed 1st in the Free Dance event (94.58). They also won the separate Short Dance event (65.50).

Dance Chicago Sr. FD protocols: http://www.dancechicagochampionships.com/SEGM020.html
Sr. SD protocols: http://www.dancechicagochampionships.com/SEGM008.html

 

[arakwafan2006]

I like it but frankly Krylova is failing her team's technically. Weaver and Poje are in the same boat as this team with regards to Twizzles.

 

[Laura4]

I'm hoping this FD is a work-in-progress and that some interesting transitions will be added. I figured it was going to be tough to top their beautiful Theory of Everything FD.

Anyway, here's H/B's GoFundMe update:

https://www.gofundme.com/hawayek-ba...ail&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

 

[~tapdancer~]

Well had to scroll to page 8 to find their thread but big shout out to them for a great skate at NHK! 4th place was fantastic since they were up against 3 World Champion teams. Their TES was even slightly higher than P/C but to be fair P/C had a level 2 on twizzles. Still, impressive! The Japanese fans were very enthusiastic, I even saw a partial standing O for them. Sure hope they continue to improve. I love watching them skate.

 

[justtojoke]

Sooo proud of these two! That skate was brilliant and they finally broke 100!!! Beating their SB by 6 pts

 

[debo]

I've not watched them much but I loved this. Their moves accented the music beautifully. Jean Luc really gets into it and is a joy to watch.

 

[Bue]

They were a highlight of the competition! So pleased for these two! At the moment they're the only up and coming team I look at and think, I really hope you guys are WC one day.

 

[caitie]

It was nice to see them skate so well and be rewarded for it. I thought their lifts looked much easier and lighter tonight than they had looked before. Happy for them!

 

[Bellanca]

Congratulations to Hawayek & Baker for their NHK Trophy success!! So happy for them!!
Love their FD!! Beautiful!!

 

[Sylvia]

Enjoy their 2016 NHK Trophy free dance without commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv8SHlyD11g
Lovely reactions from them both afterwards to the Japanese audience's appreciation of their performance!

They set new ISU personal best scores in both the Free Dance (104.34) and Total (169.75).

ETA:

Jean-Luc, Kaitlin, Tessa & Scott at the banquet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNU67WiBdi9

 

[suki]

I love them both, but there is something about Jean-Luc. I can't take my eyes away from him. I think he can do any style and be great. So happy for them.

 

[Sylvia]

Kaitlin & Jean-Luc are listed on USFS' International Assignments page today as their one dance entry to Golden Spin of Zagreb (Dec. 7-10, 2016), which will be their second Challenger Series competition this fall.

 

[Spiralgraph]

I was very happy with Kaitlyn and Jean-Luc's performance at NHK and that the CBC announcing team as well as Charlie and Tracy acknowledged their improvements in their skating. Here's hoping for more success in Golden Spin and at the upcoming US Nationals.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

So last nignt in bed I finally watched their FREE DANCE!

Holy amaze balls.. THAT IS GORGGGGGGGG!! 4th place... no way Jose..

STUNNING!!!!!!

 

[Bellanca]

2 Kaitlin HAWAYEK / Jean-Luc BAKER USA 177.36 2 2

Congratulations to the lovely Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker for their success @ The Golden Spin of Zagreb. Beautiful!! Just beautiful!!

 

[Sylvia]

H/B performed their SD at the Detroit Skating Club's Nationals send-off/Special Olympics fundraiser earlier tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ZX06hGK9s

 

[Laura4]

I'm happy to see so much appreciation and enthusiasm for H/B's programs. They've been such a delight to watch this season! Their programs are the ones I watch the most on youtube.

Here's a stunning pic of Kaitlyn:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPMCyaCh0Sc/?taken-by=kait_hawayek


And I love this one of Kaitlyn and Jean Luc:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOk_xahB0qh/?taken-by=kait_hawayek

 

[semogal]

I had the privilege to see their short dance practice tonight. They are ready to compete! Kaitlyn looked amazing in her warmup outfit, fits her like a glove. They are gunning for the podium

 

[DreamsofBliss]

Their FD practice yesterday. Their practice was also featured a bit in this video.

 

[aftershocks]

Oh jeez, what happened to Hawayek/Baker in their beautiful FD? This is hard to believe. Were they feeling pressure from Benoit/Pogrebinsky?

Good luck to H/B in regrouping and coming back strong to do battle. There are just so many good teams in the U.S.

I feel sorry for Cannuscio/McManus too what with all the junior ice dance teams who came up and C/M lost some confidence. It's nice to see C/M battled back in the FD.

 

[~tapdancer~]

Devastated for them but I know its far from over. They will come back strong!! Please know your fans love ya and wishing you all good things!

 

[teacakes]

So much love to these two

 

[DreamsofBliss]

I love this photo from their FD. (the same user has many other nice photos of the other teams at US Nationals) All best to them in preparations for next season!

 

[DreamsofBliss]

They have been assigned Skate Canada and Skate America for next season! I hope they make a really strong statement as they are the favorites imo to win Four Continents? (I mean they are my favorites and I'd love for them to make the Olympic team but at this point I find it unlikely)

 

[LilJen]

This thread needs to be revived! This exhibition is classic. Jean-Luc is such a ham. Maybe these two should do a nerd/babe routine a la Ziganshin/Gaszi.

 

[FSfan107]

I love these two after watching Skate Canada. I'm glad I have another dance team to cheer for!

 

[Bellanca]

Bumping up the thread just because it is H&B, and why not?! No, seriously, they're great people and lovely ice dancers. I am glad to see them grab the attention of more skating fans. YAY!!