U.S. Ice Dance 2021-22 season news & updates

[insideedgeua]

Pure speculation:
Parents might be religious ultra-conservatives? I’ve seen similar things happen in Russian-American families.

This definitely crossed my mind too. But it’s not like he magically and suddenly learnt to skate at Junior International level. So, the family must have been fine with supporting his skating at some point.

It sounds like a sad and difficult situation indeed. I hope he’s okay.

 

[Frau Muller]

This definitely crossed my mind too. But it’s not like he magically and suddenly learnt to skate at Junior International level. So, the family must have been fine with supporting his skating at some point.

It sounds like a sad and difficult situation indeed. I hope he’s okay.

Uh…I don’t think that it’s the skating per se. To me, it sounds like a “lifestyle choice” issue…what I’ve seen at our Orthodox Church in DC, even after the child becomes adult. I may be totally off…. Same thing happens with kids with hard-line Muslim parents, Southern Baptists, etc. it’s a delicate situation. If all love one another, there should be a resolution. I for all of them.

 

[annie720]

Isabella and Dimitri were performing in Eddie Shipstad’s shows in Vail up until at least Christmas Eve. So whatever has happened is very recent.

I’m not sure, but almost positive, that Isabella’s mother speaks Russian. Their coach is also Russian, so it’s not like there has been a communication problem between the families.

I sure hope that we will hear something soon, to know that he is safe and well.

Plus, the family has been in the U.S. for a long time. Dmitri was born in Denver. Hoping for the best.

 

[jlai]

Of all outlets, Russia Today has published an article about it.

Team USA ice dancer ‘vanishes’ as partner appeals over ‘abuse’ fears

www.rt.com

I don't think this article is helpful at all.

 

[jlai]

My guess is they told the cops that Dimitry wasn’t there. When the officer in charge asked to be let inside to look, they refused.

That's what I thought too.

 

[Bigbird]

That's what I thought too.

Bizarre.

 

[Frau Muller]

Latest (Jan 1, 2022).

Isabella Flores: figure skater Tsarevsky kidnapped by his own family! - Sports mix - Exact Release

A scandal is looming … The American figure skater Isabella Flores cannot establish contact with her dance partner Dimitry Tsarevsky a week before the US championships in Tennessee. This is as if swallowed by the ground. Flores claims that Tsarevsky is being held by his own family. The two...

exactrelease.org

Jr Dance practice groups begin Mon.
Jr Dance competition begins Tuesday evening 8:15PM local time. I hope to see F/T there (watching on Peacock).

 

[Bigbird]

Latest (Jan 1, 2022).

Isabella Flores: figure skater Tsarevsky kidnapped by his own family! - Sports mix - Exact Release

A scandal is looming … The American figure skater Isabella Flores cannot establish contact with her dance partner Dimitry Tsarevsky a week before the US championships in Tennessee. This is as if swallowed by the ground. Flores claims that Tsarevsky is being held by his own family. The two...

exactrelease.org

Jr Dance practice groups begin Mon.

Jr Dance competition begins Tuesday evening 8:15PM local time. I hope to see F/T there.

This is so sad. They were one of my favourites.

 

[insideedgeua]

Isabella has posted an update on her Instagram.

Dima is physically okay, he was checked on.

He is still at home. We will not be competing at Nationals.

I am feeling very confused and helpless at this time. I cannot get into contact with him still, and I do not know for sure what this means for our future, or what Dima wants.

I appreciate all the love and support over these last few days - thank you all.

A sad update. Great that he’s physically well, but there seems to be a sad story behind this.

 

[Bigbird]

Isabella has posted an update on her Instagram.

Dima is physically okay, he was checked on.

He is still at home. We will not be competing at Nationals.

I am feeling very confused and helpless at this time. I cannot get into contact with him still, and I do not know for sure what this means for our future, or what Dima wants.

I appreciate all the love and support over these last few days - thank you all.

A sad update. Great that he’s physically well, but there seems to be a sad story behind this.

I thought parents supported and encouraged the dreams of their children.

 

[BlueRidge]

I'm glad to hear he is physically okay.

That is incredibly sad that they won't be competing at Nationals.

 

[peibeck]

Physically okay is not the same as mentally being okay. The fact he has not been allowed to contact his partner is still very suspicious.

 

[insideedgeua]

Physically okay is not the same as mentally being okay. The fact he has not been allowed to contact his partner is still very suspicious.

Agreed. It sounds like a sad and difficult situation.

 

[AYS]

I hope this is what he wants, and not a situation being imposed on him, but the way this panned out I agree seems problematic, but heartbreaking for Isabella regardless.

 

[Rukia]

Her Instagram post is...disturbing to say the least.

The text:

isabellaflores_​

I am at a loss for words. As a lot of you know, I lost contact with him this weekend: We never heard from anyone, not him or his family to say anything, with nationals a week away.
While we tried and got a hold of the police, after several visits, the police finally did hear from Dima and said he was okay. This seems pretty out of character because I know how much he was looking forward to Nationals and how hard we worked to get here, but the case is closed and there is nothing more that we can really do. I know from the bottom of my heart by both his actions and words, that skating was his form of expression and where he felt most free; i can only imagine how devastated he is right now.

I am not sure what this means for either one of our futures at this moment, but whatever happens, he will always be an important part of my life. I am so grateful for our friendship.
We had a lot of fun.

Love you, Dima

Sounds like there's nothing anyone can do at this point. It's really awful though. They will be missed at US Nats.

 

[Hedwig]

It sounds absolutely awful. I am so shocked. Hopefully it can be solved and they can skate again. What a shame to have this (whatever it is) happen right before Nationals.
I feel like I wanna help but I don’t know how

 

[Mayra]

This is heartbreaking.

I hope both Dima and Isabella are able to find the strength to get through this. I also hope Dima knows that many in the skating community(and outside of it) are available to help him in any way they can. Today, tomorrow or year from now...

 

[kosjenka]

there's a lot of speculation about, what seems to be a delicate situation. I am certain that very quickly, more details will be known.

 

[Bulletsdad]

My mother was not happy with the "life choices" I made when I was just a little older than Dima. Fortunately for me, I had a full college scholarship and was able to get a well paying part time job to move out on my own. Skating is an expensive sport, but I think there are many in the community who'd be willing to help Dima get started on a path to independence. Perhaps, a GoFundMe started by Isabella?

 

[Frau Muller]

F/T already had this GFM page to offset their training costs:

Help Offset Training Costs for Flores & Tsarevski, organized by Isabella Flores

Isabella Flores and Dimitry Tsarevksi are Team USA ice dancers comp… Isabella Flores needs your support for Help Offset Training Costs for Flores & Tsarevski

www.gofundme.com

Maybe this can be tweaked for a redefined purpose? Not sure of rules on these things.

 

[Lemonade20]

F/T already had this GFM page to offset their training costs:

Help Offset Training Costs for Flores & Tsarevski, organized by Isabella Flores

Isabella Flores and Dimitry Tsarevksi are Team USA ice dancers comp… Isabella Flores needs your support for Help Offset Training Costs for Flores & Tsarevski

www.gofundme.com

Maybe this can be tweaked for a redefined purpose? Not sure of rules on these things.

We know he's physically okay, but they haven't disclosed anything more. I'm not sure starting a GFM would help in this situation. They're obviously going through something very personal and private and we can't assume anything just yet. All they need right now is to be left alone. Let's hope for a positive outcome.

 

[kirkbiggestfan]

Life choices? Are the parents not accepting his sexuality? Is he dealing with substance abuse? Is he dealing with mental health issues? It can be anything but it’s infuriating to see an adult under the extreme control of his parents.

 

[tony]

Life choices? Are the parents not accepting his sexuality? Is he dealing with substance abuse? Is he dealing with mental health issues? It can be anything but it’s infuriating to see an adult under the extreme control of his parents.

To be clear, this was speculation solely on her part when less details were known and his whereabouts weren't even certain. We know now that he's been checked on and that he's alright. We don't know yet if his communication to the world has been shut off by his parents or if this was his own doing. We may never know the reasons behind any of it, either.

 

[Aceon6]

Unless we are sponsors, part of their training team, or close relatives, the “why” isn’t really our business.

 

[love skating]

U.S. Jr. Dance title is wide open now. Browns are out as well, both testing positive

Browns Instagram

 

[Lemonade20]

U.S. Jr. Dance title is wide open now. Browns are out as well, both testing positive

Browns Instagram

No!!!!!!

 

[Karen-W]

U.S. Jr. Dance title is wide open now. Browns are out as well, both testing positive

Browns Instagram

Wow!!!!

I wouldn't call it wide open - Ling/Wein are still competing, right?

 

[Wyliefan]

I wonder if Wolfkostin/Chen are wishing they were competing junior. But maybe they just wanted the senior experience.

 

[Stephanie]

U.S. Jr. Dance title is wide open now. Browns are out as well, both testing positive

Browns Instagram

Really hoping they'll be able to petition on to the junior world team, given that they made the JGP final

 

[Karen-W]

Really hoping they'll be able to petition on to the junior world team, given that they made the JGP final

They made the JGPF because the JGP they won was the weakest event of the seven by a wide margin. And they very nearly lost to Flores/Tsarevski.

Having said that, I believe we have 3 berths for Jr Worlds so I would be surprised if the Browns and Wolfkostin/Chen aren't on that team, along with one of either Flores/Tsarevski or Ling/Wein.