- Did I mention Ted Barton?
Some surprises in this event! What were the highlights for you? Aside from Liu becoming the first US lad to land a quad Lutz in competition
Can I again (I know I mentioned it in my top 3) give a warm and fuzzy shout out too, to all all of the skaters from countries where it's hard to skate, still getting up there and risking ridicule and failure on a world audience, at an age where it's especially hard to take that risk? They are one and all braver than I could ever be. And I'm glad they had Ted to talk them through it
The next WOW!, when I watched more Ice Dance more or less in order, was in response to Utana Yoshida and Shingo Nishiyama. When I saw them, I was just knocked out all over again, through the whole program. They simply projected this light, both separately and together, I mean they glowed and literally lit up the ice. When I heard afterwards that they've only been skating together for a short time, I was even more amazed. They seem to be born to ice dance, and born to be partners. I can't even point to elements of their dancing that I liked .... and that, from me, is a very high compliment, because it didn't seem like they were executing elements (which, from their marks, must have been very good).
End of Part I
Just watched their FD. OMG! :eeking: :luv17: I've never heard of them. They are adorable (even when Shingo nearly fell over at the end LOL), full of sparkle and so elegant as well for a young team. I am stunned that Japan has come up with such a lovely ice dance couple. Hope they stay together and are carefully nurtured into a top team.
Just watched their FD. OMG! :eeking: :luv17: I've never heard of them. They are adorable (even when Shingo nearly fell over at the end LOL), full of sparkle and so elegant as well for a young team. I am stunned that Japan has come up with such a lovely ice dance couple. Hope they stay together and are carefully nurtured into a top team.
A little bit of background about :luv17:Utashin:luv17::
Next thing I know, this year, he's an ice dancer. With Utana. Training at TCC. Word is that he was encouraged by Japanese Fed to take up ice dance, but I have nothing I can point to for that. I saw vids from Canadian summer skates and was immediately taken, as is everyone who sees Utashin.
I can only hope and pray they get a second JGP
There wasn’t. Courchevel is the only one that does have one.Question: was there a gala/exhibition? I didn't see any mentions of one.