2017-2018 Canadian Road to the Olympics

SnowWhite said:

It's described as a samba rock song on Wikipedia. Also according to Wikipedia Cuban drummer and percussionist Horacio Hernandez ("El Negro") recorded a Latin Jazz version of the song, sung by Latin great Rubén Blades.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu7v38xqAB4

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oh i like this version but yeah.. i was hoping for something "hotter"

i like this part... https://youtu.be/bu7v38xqAB4?t=4m

Moulin Rouge! program confirmed for Tessa & Scott: https://twitter.com/tessavirtue/status/902563486986678272

I believe Tessa and Scott can sell almost anything, but for some reason I just can't picture them as Satine and Christian. Plus I like Mulin Rouge but the music is kind of trashy....anyway props to them for doing something unexpected

... Still I am majorly disappointed because I really wanted to see them do a new rock/contemporary program à la Great gig in the sky, and I don't think we'll ever get another occasion

Mango said:

Preliminary entries for Souvenir Georges-Éthier: https://patinage.qc.ca//ressources/...ciales/3-SGE_ListeParticipants_2017-08-23.pdf

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Well that's different...it's such a preliminary list that there are several pairs and dance teams, across the levels, that have only one of the partners listed....:think:

TGee said:

Well that's different...it's such a preliminary list that there are several pairs and dance teams, across the levels, that have only one of the partners listed....:think:

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it's not the first time I see it like that

Since it doesn't seem to already be posted here...

Tessa and Scott's new website to follow their Olympic journey is found here...

http://virtuemoir.com/site/

TGee thanks for sharing that. It totally slipped my mind in the excitement of new programs. Seriously, ice dance is making up for all the recycling I'm seeing in singles skating.

Our friend peese told us the Waddell brothers' story in the JGP Brisbane FD thread so this may not be new to some, but Beverley Smith has written a great article about them here: https://bevsmithwrites.wordpress.com/2017/08/29/the-waddell-brothers-an-extraordinary-twin-test/

sarama said:

I believe Tessa and Scott can sell almost anything, but for some reason I just can't picture them as Satine and Christian. Plus I like Mulin Rouge but the music is kind of trashy....anyway props to them for doing something unexpected

... Still I am majorly disappointed because I really wanted to see them do a new rock/contemporary program à la Great gig in the sky, and I don't think we'll ever get another occasion

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dear sarama, believe me - I can relate to those feelings you're experiencing. In my case it's more of general feeling 'Moulin rouge' being this last competitive FD while I would love to see so much more different programs/themes from Tessa and Scott - it's just this longing feeling, nostalgia after things not chosen that disappointment experienced over the choice itself (I am a bit tripping/rambling so apologies if I am not clear about my feelings, the truth s that I am probably not in regards to Tessa/Scott announcements).

My current perspective is that I am not very fond of music or move themselves, BUT I am very fond of the story told by that picture, this glamorous, show-y vibe of it with love story woven into it. This concept is for me basically what Tessa and Scott's skating and performance is about: to engage audience into the story which portray their personal interpretation, feelings and emotions through movement and gesture. 'Moulin Rouge' by Tessa and Scott could be a multi-dimensional journey, a kaleidoscope of sparkly show presented along with emotional story portray, where entertaining value would be equally important as feelings expressed.

While I cannot get the music and picture now, referring to the actual movie, in relation to Tessa and Scott's choice for FD, I have definitely an open mind to get attached emotionally/visually to actual program when I will see it. I learned that sole choice of music/theme does not mean everything is now clear and decided - with Ice Dance, a lot depends on their interpretation put (more show-y, more emotional, more storytelling perspective), choreography, music cuts, costumes, character taken (if any), aura and vibe created...At the same time, I try to understand those who are attached to the certain image of music/movie created worldwide about 'Moulin Rouge' and seeing Tessa/Scott's choice through that - it's all about personal spin on things announced and respect others.

I am also extremely curious about this SD plot with Rolling Stones song - and let me be clear, I am curious and interesting about DANCE, program, choreography, music cuts, interpretation and attitude presented with it, not making this one particular song's choice blown up out of any proportion based on personal relationship/interpretation of song itself/its lyrics, like some of people already did. I reserve my opinion on program until I see it, but if they will use that song in SD I think it will pose an equal challenge to them as skaters, dancers and performers and to audiences, as for getting past through personal prejudices towards song itself to see the program, the purpose and the concept of Tessa and Scott in it.

Tessa & Scott interviewed at HPC, talking about their programs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d0yeMIYqKw

The bit about Moulin Rouge transcribed on tumblr: http://balletfever89.tumblr.com/post/164789219245/they-came-together-pretty-naturally-for-the-free
Other stuff from HPC on the same tumblr: http://balletfever89.tumblr.com/tagged/hpcamp17

ETA: little snippet of WeaPo's SD stsq and Piper&Paul's SD twizzles

Social Media Round-up

Chiddy has new wine: https://twitter.com/Pchiddy/status/902911468206772225

Meagan shared a training clip featuring 3 twist: https://twitter.com/mhjd_85/status/902605510985351168

Piper shared on her Instagram story that she's rooming with Kaetlyn (they were watching Tara and Johnny on Hollywood Game Night) and that she and Paul have finihsed their short dance.

PJ Kwong is sharing plenty from HPC:
- Kevin Reynolds is 95% pain free from a nagging hip issue : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902911272970321923
- Alaine Chartrand posing : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902910323031764992
- Nam and Charlie : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902894862969831425
- Piper and Paul : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902894190643818499
- Tessa and Scott's edges : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902891482146856960


- Ted Flett with Patrick : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902892017482698752
- Dylan and Lubov with Ted and Bruno Marcotte (?) in the background : https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/902889087476129792

sarama and nonameface i share the feelings.. and it was the same for me when Patrick announced his music... but then... the programs are masterpieces... so i just decided to roll my eyes at the choices Tessa and Scott made... and then roll my eyes at myself for not trusting them right away even if I am confident they will have a great FD.... in any case... it cannot be worse than the silly "the seasons" FD that was given to them in sochi.

a few thoughts : i love GP's twizzles

I cannot wait to see the ice dance teams in ACI

chiddy looks very tiny compared to Ted Flett... is ted a giant?

wow at Scott's hair... it's getting nicer LOL i guess he is done with the awkward length ....

Meagan and Eric : i just hope they get a better 3twist this year... their levels were not often high enough

in early August:

CuriousQuip said:

We went to the So You Think You Can Judge event tonight at the Scarboro Skating Club. (...)
Piper and Paul didn't perform their free dance, but they did skate an "exhibition" which looked an awful lot like a short dance to Gopher Mambo.

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...so their SD is maybe a combination of Gopher Mambo and Oye Como Va?

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ETA: No, they're not using Oye como va, says Carol Lane.

nimi said:

in early August:

...so their SD is maybe a combination of Gopher Mambo and Oye Como Va?

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Yup. Those were also their costumes at SYTYCJ.

The London Free Press posted a video with Tessa & Scott: https://www.facebook.com/lfpress/videos/10155028094427058/

Their SD will be to Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones, Hotel California by The Eagles, and some Carlos Santana.

Mango said:

Their SD will be to Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones, Hotel California by The Eagles, and some Carlos Santana.

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I think Scott said they'll be using Santana's 'You and I'.

Currently, of the recent skaters threads on Fanfest, 5 are represented by Canadian skaters. I am thrilled about our current crop of premium skaters and it appears that others are too.

Osmond4gold said:

Currently, of the recent skaters threads on Fanfest, 5 are currently represented by Canadian skaters. I am thrilled about our current crop of premium skaters and it appears that others are too.

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you have to thank siberia she just went and posted a lot of videos from CQE

and i went to swoon

4everchan said:

you have to thank siberia she just went and posted a lot of videos from CQE

and i went to swoon

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I'm all too happy to assist with the swooning.

4everchan said:

sarama and nonameface i share the feelings.. and it was the same for me when Patrick announced his music... but then... the programs are masterpieces... so i just decided to roll my eyes at the choices Tessa and Scott made... and then roll my eyes at myself for not trusting them right away even if I am confident they will have a great FD.... in any case... it cannot be worse than the silly "the seasons" FD that was given to them in sochi.

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hi there

well, to add another thought to my previous post, I feel that this is a waste of my energy and time to whine and complain about sole music/theme of programs anouncements while I have not yet seen actual programs. And it's a total waste of aforesaid in relation to the very last competitive season of Tessa and Scott - why not to just sit back, be curious abut choices and let yourself be challenged and possibly amazed by these programs upcoming? I mean - I love them in competition mode so I'll try to cherish every moment in this Olympic season. Similar sentiment goes to Patrick, because he and Tessa and Scott are representing this kind of skating, way of performance in their respective disciplines I fell in love with - the equal care about practically every single aspect of skate and performance, yet making it feel and look effortless. And I'll post my thoughts on Patrick's programs there probably tomorow since I had finally a chance to watch them and it's a material for separate post

I also can salute on both their choices for upcoming season. I feel like they truly do not make an easy way for themselves with those programs, looking at music chosen - particularly SD is something different, daring and posing a challenge to audiences, it is not typical 'Latin music for Latin dance' situation. For me, it looks like more striving on a challenge in being creative, innovative and off the main path from Tessa and Scott, which then is a sign of great confidence, conviction in what they think and do and boldness. Saying that, I already brace myself with exercising my eyeroll from annoyance for all those people coming ater SD in particular - I mean, people came after Prince perfection last season and this one is even riskier, if they add black, rockstae attireto that SD.... I would make a stash of popcorn, but since I do not eat junk and tolerate bulls*** I'll pass

ETA - and for 50 pages! Salute and for all of You greatly contributing on providing news and updates to talented Canadian athletes in pursuit of their dreams for such lazy people like me, to name only a few: Mango, TGee, Osmond4gold, SnowWhite, SarahSynchro, siberia, 4everchan

nimi said:

Tessa & Scott interviewed at HPC, talking about their programs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d0yeMIYqKw

The bit about Moulin Rouge transcribed on tumblr: http://balletfever89.tumblr.com/post/164789219245/they-came-together-pretty-naturally-for-the-free
Other stuff from HPC on the same tumblr: http://balletfever89.tumblr.com/tagged/hpcamp17

ETA: little snippet of WeaPo's SD stsq and Piper&Paul's SD twizzles

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thanks a lot nimi!

YASS at Piper and Paul using 'Oye como va', one of my all-time Latin faves to dance, those twizzles mean business, that's for sure. And WeaPo using 'Do you only wanna dance?' from 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights' !