2015 U.S. Figure Skating Classic - SLC Ice Dance-SD and FD

Princessroja · Sep 19, 2015

charmblade said:
I'm not sure that you can't hear clapping because of lack of people. It seems to me like the audio feed cuts off directly after the music and comes back up for the in-between music and announcements. For example, after announcing a skater's name, it seems to cut to complete quiet until the music starts. I don't think we're actually hearing the background ambient noise from the rink.

Oh is that what's happening? I wondered why the weird and unnatural silence between programs and scores. That would make sense. And Layback, I totally agree, especially considering the original technical maturity gap between them! Very good program for them. Looking forward to seeing it grow over the season.

slider11 · Sep 19, 2015

Lots of potential with US Danielle and Daniel but her youth and lack of experience shows. She totally missed her twizzles and had several other hesitations. But she strikes a beautiful persona on the ice and really hides her mistakes with her beautiful smile. And Daniel was a good partner supporting her afterwards. That Lithuania guy could learn a lesson.

breathesgelatin · Sep 19, 2015

I really don't care for Bridge Over Troubled Water, but that was good... worried P/O are really going to get typecast with the sentimental/schmaltzy music, though. (That could go for the Danes, too...)

charmblade · Sep 19, 2015

Lovely program from P/O

Layback11 · Sep 19, 2015

Elisabeth Paradis/Francois-Xavier Ouellette, Canada

Score: FD 85.32, total 136.90
Place so far: 1st

Music: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Costumes: He wore black pants and a grey ombre shirt. She wore a grey dress with an open back, slits in the skirt, and side cutouts.

An elegant, lyrical program that suited their strengths well. I was expecting a lot because I loved their last FD, and this was pretty darn good. Bonus points because it was set to a piece of music I'd never think would work for an ice dance program but actually did-and worked well. Pretty pleased with that one.

ruffledgrouse · Sep 19, 2015

Back just in time for Madison't fluttery arm capes and Zack having trouble holding that lift.

breathesgelatin · Sep 19, 2015

Does anyone else think Madison's costume makes her look like a moth?

ruffledgrouse · Sep 19, 2015

I don't know what the music was, but I was getting 'Vampyre' type vibes. Finished behind the music. I like the costumes, but wish there was a little something to break up the black other than the gray ombre.

Layback11 · Sep 19, 2015

Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue, USA

Score: FD 92.54, Total 153.62
Place so far: 1st

Music: Adagio for Tron

Costumes: he wore black pants and a drapey dark grey shirt. She wore a black dress with a plunging V neck and her "moth wings" from the last competition.

I'm honestly not sure what I thought of this program. Sure, it had its moments, but of all the programs I've seen so far, besides maybe the Australian team's, this did the least for me. I could tell they were into it, but I wasn't, and I'm not sure if this was the general audience reaction, but I was underwhelmed. I feel like it could be better than it is. :disapp: I was expecting more...but oh well.

Layback11 · Sep 19, 2015

Whoa, what just happened? Why did Maxim just skate over to the wall and stop their music?

slider11 · Sep 19, 2015

Another year of campy music for Madison and Zach. I dunnno....little dark for me and kinda russian-esque 80s with the flowy arms costume that Madison has. Just not feeling it. They certainly have beautiful moments but their were glitches. They always seem to be in that 90's range with a good but not great score.

ruffledgrouse · Sep 19, 2015

Poor Ukrainian couple had the music start before they were in position and had to skate over to tell them to stop. Blue-gray ombre chiffon dress with full sleeve on left and sleeveless on right, backless. So pretty. Him in gray drapey shirt.

I really like their sit spin position where they're mirror images of each other.

sses1 · Sep 19, 2015

H/D are leaving the door open for H/B with that atrocious FD. Daftpunk and ID do not go together.

charmblade · Sep 19, 2015

Layback11 said:
Whoa, what just happened? Why did Maxim just skate over to the wall and stop their music?

I think they started the music before they were in their starting position.

Princessroja · Sep 19, 2015

I don't know, I actually liked that program. And I love/hate the moth arms but mostly love. It's different, and it's nice to see different, and besides, Tron music is great.

Layback11 · Sep 19, 2015

Alexandra Nazarova/Maxim Nikitin, Ukraine

Score: FD 73.78, Total 122.18
Place so far: 3rd

Music: Fantasia #3

Costumes: He wore a loose grey shirt and black pants. She wore a greyish blue dress with an ombre hem and only one sleeve. Her hair was in a bun with a twist into it.

A good program with excellent lifts, but not really anything special. I liked their dance spin lifty thing with him in a sit spin with her balancing on his leg. I really do not know how they did that, but it was cool. :yes:

breathesgelatin · Sep 19, 2015

Nazarova/Nikitin....!!!!!!! :love:

I adore these two.

Layback11 · Sep 19, 2015

sses1 said:
H/D are leaving the door open for H/B with that atrocious FD. Daftpunk and ID do not go together.

I hope so...if anything good comes of that, it'll be the rise of H/B. :yes:

charmblade · Sep 19, 2015

These vocals are way too heavy.

sses1 · Sep 19, 2015

Layback11 said:
I hope so...if anything good comes of that, it'll be the rise of H/B. :yes:

That's what I'm hoping for!!!

2015 U.S. Figure Skating Classic - SLC Ice Dance-SD and FD

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