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2018-19 U.S. Pairs' Figure Skating

labgoat

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I agree. I'll boldly go one further: I think they do their best when Danny's skating and his smile are highlighted, while Tarah holds up the quality of the pair. Kind of the opposite of the "Man=Stem, Woman=Flower" classic pairs formula. I'll boldly go another: I think Jim Peterson is the one who understands this about this team, i.e. he really looked at them before choreographing. In the last two seasons, it seems Tarah is meant to be the focus of the audience's view, and it doesn't work (for me). Their 2015-16 season exemplifies, for me, everything that's wonderful about this pair.

I'll add that I don't see Danny switching partners. He's said more than once that's not in his sights.



Yes. The most sorrowful thing after their nats FS was Tarah's seeming inability to realize that Danny, being the one who felt most responsible, needed support in those moments. If you look back at pairs and dance teams' bigger errors, it's more usual to see the partner who held up their end reassuring the other person. It's called empathy. In fact, Meryl Davis has talked about a time when Charlie made about 3 big errors in one dance; he kept falling, (when he almost never fell in performance). Meryl is seen doing the comforting and reassuring afterwards. In telling this story, she said that before that skate, she'd thought of Charlie as the leader in the partnership. This was when she stepped up to be the equal partner.

The situation with Meryl & Charlie really did make them a stronger team. All of a sudden Meryl found her power and they got stronger and more equal on the ice. It was at this time that they began to pick up ground on Tessa & Scott. I have been digitizing my videos from this period and found the development fascinating upon rewatch.
 

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The situation with Meryl & Charlie really did make them a stronger team. All of a sudden Meryl found her power and they got stronger and more equal on the ice. It was at this time that they began to pick up ground on Tessa & Scott. I have been digitizing my videos from this period and found the development fascinating upon rewatch.

Very cool. When exactly was that skate? I'd love to watch a few of their skates in order, from that perspective. I saw it once, and it really was shocking to see Charlie falling. It was equally touching to see Meryl comforting Charlie.



It is reported in the “Team China” thread (sorry can’t link at the moment) that Chelsea Liu will be skating for China:shocked:
ETA: shocked not that it’s bad, just surprised!

Which explains why Ian Meyh is on IcePartner Search.....

That does explain a lot. I was puzzled at Chelsea/Ian's break-up, since I thought they were a beautiful and compatible pair, especially compared to Chelsea's skating with Brian, which I also admired. Chelsea and Ian seemed to be a perfect lyrical/musical/emotional match. I was looking forward to seeing their future skates.

But it's a great opportunity for Chelsea, and I wish her the best. Did it specify that she'll be skating pairs for China?

Wishing Ian the best as well. I hope he finds a compatible new partner ... odds seem good, since there are US girls searching.
 

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Very cool. When exactly was that skate? I'd love to watch a few of their skates in order, from that perspective. I saw it once, and it really was shocking to see Charlie falling. It was equally touching to see Meryl comforting Charlie.

2008 COR OD - the Charleston, love that it is BESP commenting. Watch the kiss & cry.
https://youtu.be/L1v-DYad5cU

Charlie at the press conference https://youtu.be/ThLuqHMKnmw


2009 4CC SD
https://youtu.be/vC_A7ZktWQU
2009 4CC FD - where they first beat Tessa & Scott
https://youtu.be/BtqeIBWv6bY


2010 Fluff - Charlie talks about teamwork https://youtu.be/Pmr-b4ueGhk
 
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