Recent content by clairecloutier

Another nice thing about VL/D was they really did progress & improve throughout their career. In the beginning, they were obviously just learning pairs together; by the end, they were a quality team that I looked forward to watching (as @BittyBug said). Always great to see that! With pairs, so...

I’m sad to see Luke go, but what a lovely retirement post from him!

Watching it live, I was underwhelmed by FB/C's Vogue. I won't get into comparing it to Bratti/Somerville or Aboian/Veselukhin. But just comparing it to the other RDs of top teams at Worlds, I didn't find it to be compellingly better than most of the other RDs. Not at all. FB/C's free dance was...

The timing is certainly ... interesting. Paul makes a point of saying on his IG that it was his decision to split with Alicia: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWj4gWRGsGd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Very surprised to see Fabbri/Ayer split! I wasn't expecting that at all. :( At Worlds in the mixed zone, the LeGacs said they haven't decided their future yet. They might retire and move into coaching, or they might keep going. They did say that, having just recently switched to I.AM London...

I heard that Cizeron attended the ice dance committee meeting and seemed very interested in requirements for next year, so I have a feeling we'll be seeing him and Laurence again. Make of that what you will. Of the teams below FB/C, I have to say I was very impressed with L/B. Of course they've...

An update on Lajoie & Lagha ahead of tomorrow's rhythm dance: https://adivinesport.com/2026/03/26/lajoie-lagha-the-olympics-was-a-wake-up-call/

This is the first year in a long time that I've actually seen a couple of the Best Picture nominees--"One Battle" and "Sinners." I was expecting to like "One Battle" more than I actually did. I thought it was going to be more political. "Sinners" was bizarre but definitely resonated more with...

I went to the Dover NH show and loved it!! I highly recommend it. Where to begin... First of all, there are so many great talents in the show. Rohene Ward is in the cast, and he's fantastic ... his style is so reminiscent of Jason Brown IMO (no wonder, since he is Jason's mentor/choreographer)...

I've pointed it out before, but both Japan and Canada are way past due to host 4CCs. Last 4CCs in Japan was 2013; last one in Canada was all the way back in 2009.

Maybe Chock/Bates believe they have a chance to win Worlds? It’s not like FB/C’s gold was such a big landslide at the Olympics. 🤷🏻‍♀️ In all my observation of C/B over the years, it’s my conclusion that Madi in particular is one of those skaters who truly loves to compete and be in that spotlight.

I checked yesterday, and prices are insane for the remaining seats in Boston. Individual tickets (not good seats, either) are in the $250-$550 range! :eek: Kinda exciting for the skaters/tour organizers/etc., but we obviously won't be going. Tickets are more normally priced for the...

Has anyone watched season 4 of Bridgerton yet? If so, how is it--especially as compared to season 3? (I really wanted to like season 3, but just didn't.)

Yes, it’s in the Wasatch Mountain area. 4000+ feet.

Personally I feel the Mrazeks' programs this year highlighted their weaknesses rather than their strengths. They are so powerful, so you'd think an AC/DC program would totally work for them. But the end result looked wild and almost out of control at times. And to me, Malaguena requires a level...