2017 U.S. Nationals Championship SD

[charmblade]

Maia and Alex

Have they messed with the music edit a bit? Sounded different.

 

[draqq]

Shibutani / Shibutani: Exquisite musical phrasing and timing to Frank Sinatra. Fantastic twizzle sequence. The choreography really brings out the mash-up with Jay-Z, as it has throughout the season. The Jay-Z section could be dirtier, in that krump way, but I suppose that would break their cleanliness, yes? Their synchronization, as always, is world-class.

 

[gladiolusc]

The twizzles!!!!!!!!! It's so good

 

[labgoat]

Solid skate from the Shibs. Not my taste but I can't deny they were very expressive this time.

 

[ruffledgrouse]

82.42!! damn

 

[andromache]

They're still the underdog (internationally).

I wouldn't call a team on track for a second world medal an underdog....

 

[mrrice]

Holy Cow.......Wow!!!!! The Shibs are going to be hard to catch......

 

[TMC]

I wonder if Will Ferrell knows about his role in this SD

 

[Barb]

Shiiiiibs!!!:hap57:

 

[Lissy]

I love the Blades Of Glory line that is in that program. Made me laugh so hard.

 

[Mrs. P]

Maia and Alex did leave a slight crack open -- they got a level 3 in the MBs. But their +GOEs are quite impressive! Madison and Evan will have to bring their A game!

 

[KatGrace1925]

Fantastic skate for Maia and Alex!!!!! They're fantastic!!!!

 

[TMC]

I love the Blades Of Glory line that is in that program. Made me laugh so hard.

"Nobody knows what it means! But it's provocative!"

 

[Jammers]

Good to see the Shibs let loose and not just try to be perfect technically.

 

[matcha]

Maia and Alex did leave a slight crack open -- they got a level 3 in the MBs. But their +GOEs are quite impressive! Madison and Evan will have to bring their A game!

I just need them to get that to level four, it has been elusive for this season so far and I'm at my limit

 

[blowout1981]

What are the three factors in the blues dance? Anyone know? And which one did Shibs miss?

 

[shiroKJ]

Ughh I love the Shib's SD so much more now that I've seen it live. I liked it before but now I it. That's true hip hop right there. H/D were wonderful as well. They really sell their programs.

 

[Barb]

I was so nervous watching them, but Maia and Alex looked so relaxed :shocked:

 

[Mrs. P]

I just need them to get that to level four, it has been elusive for this season so far and I'm at my limit

They got level 4 in both GP events, but level 3 in GPF, so it's not impossible....

I think they were going for overall power/flow today so maybe they let up a tad bit --I noticed they sort of made some sort of nod of acknowledgement at the end --like they knew they missed a level or something.

Ughh I love the Shib's SD so much more now that I've seen it live. I liked it before but now I it. That's true hip hop right there. H/D were wonderful as well. They really sell their programs.

Thanks for the live report! Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[matcha]

Yeah, I'll do a Werner Herzog and eat my shoe if Charlie and Meryl come back.