2019 Four Continents Rhythm Dance

[dorispulaski]

The rink rah rah gala guy is Rusty Kath.

https://www.rustykath.com/resume.html

 

[WeakAnkles]

He's very good. He's enthusiastic without being annoying, which is a very hard thing to pull off (as we have seen at numerous other events). Figure skating should hire him more often.

 

[dorispulaski]

Here is Jackie Wong's twitter thread of the press conference after the RD

https://mobile.twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1094046811780612098

Chock/Bates: What makes the tango romantica difficult is the tempo. It was the hardest element to incorporate without feeling like we are behind everything. It exposes you in a way where you can tell the top teams apart. #4CC2019 #4ContsFigure

It is not surprising that those teams which are weaker on timing have trouble getting their levels in it.

Another way to look at it:

Hubbell/Donohue: This has been one of the most challenging dances since the keypoints were introduced. If you miss one step, you can miss a whole keypoint, which makes it more challenging. It's challenging to do sharp moves while maintaining your edging

Teams that have feet that are not so quick will also have problems.

But

Weaver/Poje: What is the saving grace of the tango is the way it looks. It's worth the time we put in because it's so beautiful. It's a labor of love.

 

[dorispulaski]

Bridgestone ice desk wrap up

The other 3 are not so interesting, but Sinead Kerr's comments are worth listening to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mvjsegAQgo

She nails the strengths of the top teams.

I was amused to hear her say that in the FD, C/B should get +100 GOE for their lifts versus the field.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Bridgestone ice desk wrap up

The other 3 are not so interesting, but Sinead Kerr's comments are worth listening to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mvjsegAQgo

She nails the strengths of the top teams.

I was amused to hear her say that in the FD, C/B should get +100 GOE for their lifts versus the field.

Yeah, when I heard a couple or a dance described as "yummy," I was like But Sinead was spot on.

 

[Weathergal]

Yeah, when I heard a couple or a dance described as "yummy," I was like But Sinead was spot on.

I think "yummy" is OK if it's Andrew Poje or Nikolaj Sorenson.

 

[cmost]

She's definitely been drinking then

My guess is the female announcer had a small stroke in the recent past and this is how it is showing up.

 

[WeakAnkles]

I think "yummy" is OK if it's Andrew Poje or Nikolaj Sorenson.

You may have A Very Good Point.

 

[Nathan13]

The rink rah rah gala guy is Rusty Kath.

https://www.rustykath.com/resume.html

I got a selfie with him once and I think it made his day lol