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Senior, most likely - he turns 22 in November.I wonder which level - Junior or Senior - they plan to skate.
Senior, most likely - he turns 22 in November.I wonder which level - Junior or Senior - they plan to skate.
Yes, Bella said on her subscription Instagram that Kaitlyn did choreo for their FD, and for N/M I'm not sure but supposing it's their RD.WASA Ice Dance’s photo of Kaitlyn with Neset/Markelov: https://www.instagram.com/p/C59-5FfLYOM/ (presumably the other program was for Flores/Desyatov?)
No, Kristina has decided to take a break from skating to focus on university (her post today): https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Rmcsbx6LV/I know, but I'm still curious if they are planning to compete as seniors.
ETA link to Lois Elfman's B/S article last October:After many memorable performances and shared moments on the ice, I have made the difficult decision to take a break from ice dancing. I want to take this moment to express my deepest gratitude to our friends, and coaches who have supported us on this exhilarating journey. As much as I cherish the joy and excitement that skating brings, I realized the importance of focusing on our individual journeys of self-growth and academic pursuits. This break will allow me to fully dedicate myself to personal development and academic excellence. I wish Matthew much success as he continues this year!
Bland/Sperry are still listed among the 20 ice dance teams in the ISP as of today (Helena Carhart/Volodymyr Horovyi's names have since been removed).“I just graduated from high school,” Bland said. “I’m heading to the University of Michigan in the fall to major in Political Science and minor in Crime and Justice. Then it will be law school to become a Defense Attorney. That’s the dream.”
“I just finished my first year at the University of Michigan in Mechanical Engineering,” Sperry added. “A lot of us at Novi are focusing on both school and skating. We all know what it’s like, and we support each other.”
“Both my parents work in education, so they are very education focused,” Bland said. “I have an older brother who is in his second year of college. We’re 18 months apart.”
“Actually both our families are really into education,” Sperry added. “I have an older brother too. He’s a student at the University of Maryland.”
I know I'm late to this post, but the part about "Wouldn’t you know it, they’re engaged and will get married later this year." I'm hoping that the reporter is confused with Chock/Bates... right?North Dakota local TV news segment on Neset/Markelov before they performed in her club's shows in Minot, a.k.a. "Magic City" (March 29):
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SERVPRO Athletes of the Week: Leah Neset & Artem Markelov
Minot’s Leah Neset and her Russian partner Artem Markelov are taking over the ice dancing world, most recently winning the Junior World Championships in Taiwan.www.kfyrtv.com
Magic City FSC's "Senior Spotlight" post last month featuring Leah: https://www.instagram.com/magiccityfsc/reel/C4v6rN4rt8W/
The reporter did not get anyone confused. Neset & Markelov are also engaged and getting married this year apparently.I know I'm late to this post, but the part about "Wouldn’t you know it, they’re engaged and will get married later this year." I'm hoping that the reporter is confused with Chock/Bates... right?
No.I know I'm late to this post, but the part about "Wouldn’t you know it, they’re engaged and will get married later this year." I'm hoping that the reporter is confused with Chock/Bates... right?
Oh wow. What date was this discussed? I haven't been on in a whileNo.The news (and discussion) was earlier in this thread.
Here's the info. You can go to the registry and buy them a gift.I know I'm late to this post, but the part about "Wouldn’t you know it, they’re engaged and will get married later this year." I'm hoping that the reporter is confused with Chock/Bates... right?
I'd suggest just sending a gift card with the gift and then tossing them a small stuffie with a note that reads, "The popcorn was on me."trying to figure out if i can toss that popcorn maker onto the ice if i attach it to a big stuffie
The discussion starts here and continues for a couple of pages.Oh wow. What date was this discussed? I haven't been on in a while
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Jason Gemar on Instagram: "LEAH + ARTEM | Engagement This amazing and talented couple will be getting married this summer and we cannot wait to capture it. They are such nice people currently represent the USA as junior ice dancers. The future i
178 likes, 4 comments - gemarphoto on March 23, 2024: "LEAH + ARTEM | Engagement This amazing and talented couple will be getting married this summer and we cannot wait to capture it. They are such nice people currently represent the USA as junior ice dancers. The future is bright and we...www.instagram.com
Leah and Artem are getting married
Aw, will miss them. Does this leave N/M as the only junior team moving up to seniors? Supposing that they do...Re. Bland/Sperry on April 7:
No, Kristina has decided to take a break from skating to focus on university (her post today): https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Rmcsbx6LV/
ETA link to Lois Elfman's B/S article last October:
"Both Bland, 19, and Sperry, 21, are students at the University of Michigan, so an international competition meant missing a week of classes. They admitted it’s not easy to balance school and skating, but they value the college experience."![]()
International competition builds Bland and Sperry’s competitive edge
The news that they needed to pack their suitcases and pull out their passports came somewhat unexpectedly for U.S. ice dancers Kristina Bland and Matthew Sperry, who are now in their third season as a team.amsterdamnews.com
Sept. 2022 IDC artoicle by Anne Calder:
Getting to Know: Kristina Bland & Matthew Sperry – Ice-dance.com
www.ice-dance.com
Bland/Sperry are still listed among the 20 ice dance teams in the ISP as of today (Helena Carhart/Volodymyr Horovyi's names have since been removed).
Did those last two couples switch partners?ISU Junior age-eligible teams now listed in the 2024-25 ISP:
Leah Neset and Artem Markelov JGPF1/J1/JW1 [currently expected to move up to senior internationally]
Elliana Peal and Ethan Peal IDF-J2/J3/JW5
Caroline Mullen and Brendan Mullen IDF-J3/J5
Olivia Ilin and Dylan Cain IDF-J4/YOG2
Julia Epps and Blake Gilman IDF-J9/J8
Emily Renzi and William Lissauer IDF-J8/J9
No.Did those last two couples switch partners?
There are two videos on YouTube.Any videos available of Kaitlin & Jean-Luc from their recent performances? I saw she posted some great photos on instagram but I haven't caught any videos yet.
I only found this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYkSrBhB6qw&ab_channel=VMSkating oh there is another one on the same account. Youtube search is not being my friend.There are two videos on YouTube.
Check the channel. There are two.I only found this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYkSrBhB6qw&ab_channel=VMSkating
Thanks for the tip @pixie cut!Any videos available of Kaitlin & Jean-Luc from their recent performances? I saw she posted some great photos on instagram but I haven't caught any videos yet.
Article by former Team USA ice dancer Morgan Matthews, for IDC. Mostly about the partner search process, focusing on her own, also with comments from Emily Bratti and Anton Spiridonov (who sounds like he found a new partner): https://www.ice-dance.com/site/how-to-find-an-ice-dance-partner-then-and-now/
No, they didn't. Max received citizenship through the same legislation that gave Tanith hers, but they did not qualify for Torino. I think they were 4th or 5th at Nats.Oh wow, I remember her, they weren’t on the scene that long but she did make it to an Olympics. Didn’t they?
4th in 2006 during the Olympic season.No, they didn't. Max received citizenship through the same legislation that gave Tanith hers, but they did not qualify for Torino. I think they were 4th or 5th at Nats.
They fell both in the Original Dance and in the Free Dance at 2006 Nationals.Im very hazy on this, but didn’t he fall during one of their programs at Nationals?