Madison Chock & Evan Bates Hopes, Fears & Cheers!

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Madi and Evan are serving up some lovely pics and instagram stories from Avignon for the past few days.

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Madison always shows up in the best shoes. I'm impressed that she found a way to wear heels and go barefoot at the same time.

 

[kittyjake5]

Madi looks gorgeous and Evan so handsome!

 

[DORISPULASKI]

Practice vids of their new programs from Jennifer Comeaux are here

Jennifer Comeaux

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Madison Chock & Evan Bates USA
RD: "Too Darn Hot" by Cole Porter from Kiss Me, Kate; choreo by Marie France Dubreuil, Sam Chouinard
FD: "Yearning" by Raul Ferrando, "Sahara Nights" by DJ Quincy and "Layali Al-Sharq" by Al-Ahram Orchestra; choreo by Marie France Dubreuil, Sam Chouinard

 

[GreenGan]

I think I'm gonna love that FD.

 

[DORISPULASKI]

It certainly is not like anything we have seen this year! I can't wait to see how it goes tomorrow.

 

[AxelAnnie]

OH - this should be fabulous!

 

[Viscaro]

I am also very intrigued, so many cool lifts !

 

[kittysk8ts]

C/B already had tons of technical goods pre Gadbois. It’s cool to see what good choices in music and choreo has done to make them so much better. I love their RD already and they haven’t even honed it yet. Looking forward to seeing the FD. I like the concept. So pleased for them.

 

[DORISPULASKI]

Their FD performed at the US International Classic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjg1cDamQkk

 

[mollymgr]

I am in love with their free dance this season. The switch to Montreal has really done wonders for them. They definitely stand out with their own unique style among all the teams that are now training there.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Their FD performed at the US International Classic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjg1cDamQkk

I'm....what was that?

 

[Spun Silver]

I'm....what was that?

"The Eunuch and the Snake," according to @Dobre. I hope that notion doesn't stick!

 

[mollymgr]

"The Eunuch and the Snake," according to @Dobre. I hope that notion doesn't stick!

 

[AxelAnnie]

"The Eunuch and the Snake," according to @Dobre. I hope that notion doesn't stick!

Oh my. I don't know that it makes it better.

They are so good....but what were they thinking?

 

[mollymgr]

Oh my. I don't know that it makes it better.

They are so good....but what were they thinking?

That was supposed to be a joke and someone's opinion. It is not the theme of the program.

The one thing I did notice more in this program is how the elements are woven in. I think that's where Montreal excels at and you don't really think about the elements as you are watching the program. The lifts are also amazing.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Oh - I was just trying to look the music up! Their skating was sublime.

Here is their music: FD Music: "Yearning" by Raul Ferrando, "Sahara Nights" by DJ Quincy and "Layali Al-Sharq" by Al-Ahram Orchestra.

With all the music in the whole entire world......................

 

[mollymgr]

Oh - I was just trying to look the music up! Their skating was sublime.

Here is the music info from the Choreography thread.

Free Dance: "Yearning" by Raul Ferrando, "Sahara Nights" by DJ Quincy and "Layali Al-Sharq" by Al-Ahram Orchestra; choreo by Marie France Dubreuil, Sam Chouinard

 

[mollymgr]

Oh - I was just trying to look the music up! Their skating was sublime.

Here is their music: FD Music: "Yearning" by Raul Ferrando, "Sahara Nights" by DJ Quincy and "Layali Al-Sharq" by Al-Ahram Orchestra.

With all the music in the whole entire world......................

Well, no one can say it is overused.? It is a good selection. Nothing is jarring or unpleasant to the ears.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Well, no one can say it is overused.? It is a good selection. Nothing is jarring or unpleasant to the ears.

LOL! True. And you are right about the music. The hand movements just seem so random to me. I do love them, though.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

OK, their free skate is outta this world.

Who did this?

I can tell she is the snake, he is the charmer. (Good editing of music too.)

GREAT lines, great choreorgaphy!

Such an exciting program!

 

[GreenGan]

I like the choreography, it suits them. The element are well blended together, it's never boring watching them, but at the same time, each element is stressed and you do differentiate them from the transition. They're not going the P/C route, and I really like it. That combination lift is so good, the step sequence was great, I loved Madi's edge there.

AND I love the end. They're growing, I really enjoyed watching them. Can't wait to see how this FD will evolve.

One thing though... Change Evan costume.

 

[lauravvv]

With all the music in the whole entire world......................

I think the music is great.

 

[Debbie S]

I was at the rink and loved it! Both Madi's and Evan's expressions really draw you in. Both were completely in character the whole program and everything they did was seamless - each element flowed from one to the next. And their holds and transitions are crazy-hard and executed smoothly. I'm sure there will be tweaks to the choreo as the season progresses, as with all teams, but for September, this is amazing. I think the program will be stunning by March.

And I don't get the hate over Evan's costume. His top is green to match the color highlights in Madi's dress. I think anything lighter would wash him out and black or brown wouldn't work.

 

[bcash]

The color and patterns on Evan’s top are quite tasteful and in mood with the music. The fit is beautiful too.

 

[cocotaffy]

My problem is with the turtleneck, somehow it doesn't fit. Maybe a round collar would look better. The color is also a bit muted, putting him to much in the background compared to the gorgeously dressed Madison. Something needs to pop more. I can't wait to see this program evolves especially Evan's interpretation. I hope he'll get really confortable with the unusual body ondulations and moves cause Madison is just a natural at those hence him looking very awkward at times. But they are definitely on a great track with those two programs this year. They also skate smoother and more confidently since their move to Montreal and her operation. They just look happy skating, refreshed in a way which might explain some of us are slowly falling under their charm since last season. It's always great to see a team bouncing back.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Im always all for Madi and Evan's costumes... They are always different, interesting and eye-catching.

I still love their Olys short program dress that year.. Most people didnt.. they wanted her to trim the train portion... It was colorful and yes, a bit loud.... but at least they wake me up!!!!!

I dont think Ive ever disliked anything they have worn.

 

[chantilly]

If I’m not mistaken Madison designs a lot of their costumes.

I know she did the multicoloured tango one last year.

 

[suki]

C/B already had tons of technical goods pre Gadbois. It’s cool to see what good choices in music and choreo has done to make them so much better. I love their RD already and they haven’t even honed it yet. Looking forward to seeing the FD. I like the concept. So pleased for them.

Madison sold that program like a Broadway pro and Evan presented her expertly. So far this one of the few RDs I've seen that really captures the intent of the "Broadway" music Finn step. Well done.

 

[mollymgr]

I actually liked this one on Evan. I tend to not like wide blousy necklines like some he had in the past. It hampers the frame IMO.

 

[lauravvv]

I know she did the multicoloured tango one last year.

Do you perhaps mean her 2017/2018 season latin dress? To me her red tango dress with a bit of black doesn't quite fit the description "multicoloured".