Grand Prix De France 2023- Rhythm Dance “Non-vember Rain”

[once_upon]

Did Kelly McGillis wear anything like Laurence’s costume in the movie? I don’t recall this look.

I was trying to remember that too.

 

[topaz]

Much better outing for these two.

Laurence is the total package. Lines, skating skills, performance.

 

[Private Citizen]

I'm going to say something potentially controversial- I think l/b are better than fb/s

I agree. F-B&S had a bit more speed and fluidity, but the program was very open and didn’t do it for me. And some of the elements could get reviewed. Hoping it’s at least close.

 

[skatingguy]

Did Kelly McGillis wear anything like Laurence’s costume in the movie? I don’t recall this look.

Based on the colour I think they're going for the flight suit, but it's not quite right in it's current version.

 

[Sally1214]

Loved that from Laurence and Nikolaj. If you're looking for a team with real connection between the partners, look no further.

 

[Colonel Green]

SCI exhausted the judges’ points reserves last week, so teams this week have to be content with a little less.

 

[topaz]

Go Italy

 

[skatingguy]

Guinard, Charlene/Fabbri, Marco
Coach: Barbara Fusar Poli, Roberto Pelizzola
Music: Holding Out for a Hero, Against All Odds

 

[Sally1214]

Oh, there's Babs! I've missed her!!

 

[PRlady]

Uh uh, reviews.

80.98? I like this team but don’t see a four point lead over L/B.

 

[Colonel Green]

Now this is a team appropriately costumed for the roller disco.

 

[Andrey aka Pushkin]

I don't like the Danadians, and this dance is super boring, especially for the 80ies. But I can't deny the technical proficiency, and I'm not mad they are first, although I'd have them second.

Guinard/Fabbri are kind of teaching the kids how it's done tbh.

 

[chewy]

I don't understand the on/off button on the back of Charlene's costume, but 100% for side pony.

 

[Rukia]

I kind of hate this program, but also I used to listen to "Against All Odds" on a 45 while thinking deep thoughts so at least I get to relive that moment

 

[beepbeep]

Sans Glee!!!

Thank you, Babs.

 

[Rukia]

I take it back his weird aerobic vamping on the ice makes this a win

 

[quartz]

Didn’t Bonnie wear a floaty white dress for this song’s video? I’m not getting the costumes.

 

[topaz]

YESSSS

 

[Primorskaya]

Always find G/F a bit lacking in the charisma department, but after seeing a few teams relying solely on that I'm very ready to appreciate their amazing unison and edges and timing.

 

[tony]

Choreo rhythm sequence almost at 8 points

The best technicians but I'm really wanting more out of them. This really had moments of emptiness too, and they looked stickier than usual on some of their edge changes.

That said, it's still better than what the World Champions showed us, in both composition and certainly in skating skills.

 

[thvu]

We've seen all three top teams, and honestly Guignard & Fabbri look the strongest. Close holds, secure edges. The transitions are smooth and quick. I'd love a world where they would actually be competitive with Chock & Bates.

 

[NinjaTurtles]

Do we think GuiFab's program is really what the ISU was hoping for with the 80s "Rhythm" Dance?

 

[marbri]

I mean I have already forgotten this RD.

 

[MsZem]

Marie-Jade gave us a Nicole Della Monica costume, and Charlene appears to be channeling Vanessa James (if she did jazzercise).

I kind of hate this program, but also I used to listen to "Against All Odds" on a 45 while thinking deep thoughts so at least I get to relive that moment

This music cut relives it in a very... interesting way.

 

[Private Citizen]

Loved everything except the music cuts and that weird patch on her back. Should lead by a mile.

 

[PRlady]

Shoot me but G/f RD is better than both G/P and C/B. More coherence, more ‘80s and just better skated.

 

[skatingguy]

Guinard, Charlene/Fabbri, Marco
Coach: Barbara Fusar Poli, Roberto Pelizzola
Music: Holding Out for a Hero, Against All Odds

SqTwW4+SqTwM4
Choreo Rhythm Sequence
Pattern Step Sequence 3 (4 after review)
Straight Line Lift 4
MiStW3+MiStM3

Yes, yes, yes. I want more of that. That was amazing, and they skate it so well. My only critique is that I want Marco to go all in and have the turquoise pants so that they really accentuate the matching leg lines.

86.62 = 1st Place

 

[topaz]

The GOE on the twizzles was +4. They had fast turns, speed and ice coverage.

 

[once_upon]

Other than the Korean's Prince, the rest of the group could have been skating to any music with their choreography.

 

[skategal]

I really liked the skating and choreography in the RD from Charlene and Marco but “Against All Odds” doesn’t quite go with “Holding Out For a Hero.”

And the costumes are all wrong.

Too OTT even for me.