Madison Chock & Evan Bates Hopes, Fears & Cheers!

[DreamSkates]

I'm not looking forward to a generic romantic program from them. I like their creative, outside-the-box free dances.

I can’t imagine their FD Will be generic at this point in their career.

 

[Bigbird]

I can’t imagine their FD Will be generic at this point in their career.

They can be pretty bland when they try. But please a surprise would be good.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

On this week's episode of This Week in Skating, Daphne and Gina added a few more notes from the conference call. They said the FD is "1920's themed," inspired by Madi's engagement ring, and their RD has a strong ballroom style.

 

[BlueRidge]

On this week's episode of This Week in Skating, Daphne and Gina added a few more notes from the conference call. They said the FD is "1920's themed," inspired by Madi's engagement ring, and their RD has a strong ballroom style.

that's intriguing.

 

[dancing_on_ice]

Music Announcement:

Madison Chock and Evan Bates - Figure Skating - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Madison Chock and Evan Bates (19) She/Her | He/Him - CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Olympic Team Event gold medalists (2022) Olympians (2022, '18, '14) World

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RD Music: "Let's Dance" by David Bowie (remix by Ben Liebrand)
FD Music: "Fem III" and "Tectoniques" by Jorane

 

[tony]

Music Announcement:

Madison Chock and Evan Bates - Figure Skating - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Madison Chock and Evan Bates (19) She/Her | He/Him - CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Olympic Team Event gold medalists (2022) Olympians (2022, '18, '14) World

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RD Music: "Let's Dance" by David Bowie (remix by Ben Liebrand)
FD Music: "Fem III" and "Tectoniques" by Jorane

FD music gives me Florence & The Machine vibes, and based on the lack of YouTube views on either song (the former being below 1,000), this is about as obscure skating music as you're gonna get.

 

[Karen-W]

FD music gives me Florence & The Machine vibes, and based on the lack of YouTube views on either song (the former being below 1,000), this is about as obscure skating music as you're gonna get.

They certainly can't be accused of using warhorses, can they? LOL

 

[Spikefan]

That David Bowie remix doesn’t sound very Latin.

 

[dancing_on_ice]

Madi and Evan's practice footage of their rhythm dance from today

 

[lauravvv]

Thanks a lot, dancelion21 .

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Madi and Evan's practice footage of their rhythm dance from today

ohhhhhh I love it, and I really love the costumes

 

[Peepsquick]

Great costumes!

 

[barbk]

She has the best costume sense. Wowza.

 

[DFJ]

She has the best costume sense. Wowza.

My goodness, that girl looks fabulous on the ice.

 

[chantilly]

Looks a bit tight but that’s to be expected
But of course the costumes are gorgeous.
I’m guessing Madison still designs them?
Otherwise I’m pretty pleasantly surprised by the Bowie remix
And I like the way that they use one song in different ways to make the Latin work.
The lift is amazing as usual.
Chock and Bates certainly realized their potential with IAM

 

[Bigbird]

Looks a bit tight but that’s to be expected
But of course the costumes are gorgeous.
I’m guessing Madison still designs them?
Otherwise I’m pretty pleasantly surprised by the Bowie remix
And I like the way that use one song in different ways to make the Latin work.
The lift is amazing as usual.
Chock and Bates certainly realized their potential with IAM

Now that is how we do latin. Disappointed with the number of twizzle errors though.

 

[Bouffantrex]

I have run out of superlatives in which to describe Madison: stunning, impeccable, gorgeous, radiant. This team is so well-balanced, as Evan, a more "everyday" man, makes the team more accessible. I do not care when both partners are excessively gorgeous. And the skating looks good too.

 

[Andora]

Jorane is amazing - but definitely niche as a Quebecois artist. So niche, she was played MuchMusic's Clip Trip, a show focused on international videos. Would NOT have expected this from C&B in a million years.

Another good Jorane track to check out: Pour Ton Sourire with Daniel Lanois.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Season 2 of Unlaced with Chock and Bates is underway!

Unlaced with Chock and Bates: Episode 23: Unlaced Season 2!

Madi and Evan kick off a brand new season of Unlaced with Chock and Bates.

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[Lara111]

ohhhhhh I love it, and I really love the costumes

Oh Bates still cannot dance after all these years

 

[TanithandBenFan]

Oh Bates still cannot dance after all these years

Why are you in this thread?

 

[Bigbird]

Oh Bates still cannot dance after all these years

Best FD they have ever done. Looks like they've really improved with respect to speed and power.

Really love the RD as well.

 

[firstflight]

Did anyone catch what caused their character step to be invalidated?

 

[Debbie S]

Did anyone catch what caused their character step to be invalidated?

Apparently, the issue was that the pattern did not go straight across the center axis...it ended a bit off-center, so not considered complete. Nitpicky but better to find out now than later in the season. They have a month to fix the steps and the levels on the footwork and lifts before NHK...I'm sure they will.

 

[dancing_on_ice]

It looks like Madi and Evan have changed their free dance music slightly before NHK. On their ISU bio, it's now listed as

Souffrance by Orange Blossom
Les Tectoniques by Jorane

Previously, it was:

Film III by Jorane
Les Tectoniques by Jorane
Fem III by Jorane

Their bio on USFS hasn't changed.

http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013665.htm

 

[Karen-W]

It looks like Madi and Evan have changed their free dance music slightly before NHK. On their ISU bio, it's now listed as

Souffrance by Orange Blossom
Les Tectoniques by Jorane

Previously, it was:

Film III by Jorane
Les Tectoniques by Jorane
Fem III by Jorane

Their bio on USFS hasn't changed.

http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013665.htm

I just listened to the new piece and it's much better than the two pieces they replaced. I'm looking forward to seeing their revamped FD on Friday night/Saturday morning!

 

[AYS]

It looks like Madi and Evan have changed their free dance music slightly before NHK. On their ISU bio, it's now listed as

Souffrance by Orange Blossom
Les Tectoniques by Jorane

Previously, it was:

Film III by Jorane
Les Tectoniques by Jorane
Fem III by Jorane

Their bio on USFS hasn't changed.

http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013665.htm

I think this is great news, it's the kind of work I thought was needed; we'll see!

 

[leilaofpaper]

New video interview

 

[TanithandBenFan]

New article on the Fan Zone. Sounds like they have a great mindset heading into the next phase of the season

Chock and Bates Giving It Their All - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

It has been a dozen years since Madison Chock and Evan Bates teamed up and began a partnership that has taken them to all corners of the globe.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

 

[VGThuy]

New article on the Fan Zone. Sounds like they have a great mindset heading into the next phase of the season

Chock and Bates Giving It Their All - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

It has been a dozen years since Madison Chock and Evan Bates teamed up and began a partnership that has taken them to all corners of the globe.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

They're pros who have been through it all. I'm not very worried for them to be honest. If they really want it, they'll do what it takes, as they've shown time and time again.