2019 European Championships Free Dance

[pesto]

I enjoyed this dance competition a lot, especially the last half. Good antidote to the men, earlier on. I only caught the last group of men, and still want to watch the earlier groups, but there are at least 3 performances from the last group that I don't want to re-watch.

Here, I thought that all the top teams brought their A-game.

 

[LaArdilla]

I'm really pleased for France too. They're making a real comeback as a top skating nation after a struggling a few years to do well in all 4 disciplines. I hope they carry this through to the team event in Beijing so we might see some new nations on the podium next time

Will J/C continue till then, though? They keep saying they are taking one season at a time. Kevin Aymoz is on the rise and they have that very promising junior girl imported from Russia.

 

[litenkyckling]

topic: kind of... but just seen someone on twitter suggest that Smart/Diaz swap with Hawayek/Baker to get Smart/Baker for GBR and (after he marries Madi) Hawayek/Diaz for USA and I have to say... I'm very into it?

 

[DSQ]

Even if just Hawayek and Baker switched (as I’m pretty sure Baker qualifies for British citizenship on his own), at the rate Fear and Gibson are going GBR could earn a second Worlds spot let alone a second Europeans spot. That would certainly take the pressure off in a very competitive senior Ice Dance field that is the USA. However it would be a shame for Robynne and Joe as I really feel they’ve got potential to rise.

But I’ve never been much of a fan of country swapping as much as that is an interesting idea.

 

[Kitt]

topic: kind of... but just seen someone on twitter suggest that Smart/Diaz swap with Hawayek/Baker to get Smart/Baker for GBR and (after he marries Madi) Hawayek/Diaz for USA and I have to say... I'm very into it?

NOOOOO! I do not find Smart very likeable. H/B are perfectly suited for each other.

 

[labgoat]

Has the free dance aired yet on NBC?

 

[Kitt]

Has the free dance aired yet on NBC?

It airs tonight on NBCSN (sport network on cable).

 

[labgoat]

It airs tonight on NBCSN (sport network on cable).

That would be US Free Dance, what about Europeans Free Dance. I would like to hear from Tanith or Charlie...

 

[WeakAnkles]

Even if just Hawayek and Baker switched (as I’m pretty sure Baker qualifies for British citizenship on his own), at the rate Fear and Gibson are going GBR could earn a second Worlds spot let alone a second Europeans spot. That would certainly take the pressure off in a very competitive senior Ice Dance field that is the USA. However it would be a shame for Robynne and Joe as I really feel they’ve got potential to rise.

But I’ve never been much of a fan of country swapping as much as that is an interesting idea.

If only my landlord would let me not only live here rent free but PAY me for the privilege of having wonderful me as a tenant... LOL, that's about as likely to happen as your scenarios.

 

[litenkyckling]

NOOOOO! I do not find Smart very likeable. H/B are perfectly suited for each other.

I agree with both of these points, but in my head Kaitlin and Adrian would look so good together lol. Idk I just thought it was a fun idea I'd never seen before!

 

[DSQ]

If only my landlord would let me not only live here rent free but PAY me for the privilege of having wonderful me as a tenant... LOL, that's about as likely to happen as your scenarios.

Well I never said it was likely!

There is definitely a 0% of H/B ever switching and in my Worlds prediction I’m thinking 12th or 13th at worlds for F/G.

 

[Kitt]

I agree with both of these points, but in my head Kaitlin and Adrian would look so good together lol. Idk I just thought it was a fun idea I'd never seen before!

In my head, do you know who might look good together? Adrian and Sara Hurtado. Oh, wait.....!

 

[Lester]

They don't have to bring it back. They can simply explore other areas of dance rather than another contemporary-styled piece. Hell at this point I'd even love to see them do a Fred and Ginger homage. Just something--anything!--different. They certainly have the talent, In abundance.

I don't think they are the kind of team that could do Fred and Ginger, they don't have that kind of sensibility. I am starting to think they are not particularly interested in the exploration of different styles too much either. They just like to skate, I guess.
But they could certainly attempt to do a tango or a [real] blues (probably not a waltz or a polka) or something else that can be performed with much freedom and passion.

 

[DSQ]

In my head, do you know who might look good together? Adrian and Sara Hurtado. Oh, wait.....!

;-;

 

[blue_idealist]

I realized today that Nazarova/Nikitin weren't there. Anyone know why? I thought they had the minimum scores.