Jan. 4
Novice Pairs Short Program
Before I go on, I must say this. Latin rules! Latin is in. Latin kicks butt, and Latin rocks. This is The Year of the Latin. And, any program that is not Latin is so back in the way day and out of style. Okay, okay, so that's my way of saying that I've never seen (live or on TV) so many Latin and Spanish themed programs in one year in all my life. And, there's not even a Latin prescribed rhythm for the original dances. And, Latin is in for novice, junior, and senior levels, nationally and internationally. All it takes is an initial viewing of a red and black costume, and I know what is going to happen next. And, sometimes they sneak up on you in an orange, maroon or yellow or different colored costume. But, the opening chords of the music give the answer all the same: This is a Latin program, and Latin is the way to go this year. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. For, there are several really great Latin programs this year that I quite enjoy. I think Latin music is edgy and fun. But, I'm just curious, did all but 10 or so skaters get a memo for their music choice that said, Go Latin.
The announcement was made again and before each discipline of the competition that it was closed judging and that the results would be posted after the event. The introduction of judges was made.
Group 1:
Chloe Katz/Joseph Lynch
She was in a black dress with red trim while he was in all black. The music selection is tango.
press lift
side by side double jumps
triple twist
side by side spins
death spiral
pair spin combination
Tamara Tossey/Jordan Judt
They were in black costumes with red, yellow, green, and blue stripes.
triple twist
side by side double jumps
pair spin combination
press lift
side by side lunges
side by side camels to sit spins
Aaryn Smith/Will Chitwood
They wore black costumes with a red stripe, except he had on gray pants. They skated to tango music.
double twist
death spiral
press lift
side by side camels to sit spin - exited slightly out of synch
side by side double jumps
straight line footwork - began out of synch
pair spin combination
Kaile Eison/Daniel Eison
They wore black costumes that had blue and purple stripes.
double twist
side by side jumps - she stepped out
press lift
death spiral
side by side camel spins
straight line footwork - done close to each other
pair spin combination
They almost lost balance trying to hold the ending pose.
Molly Aaron/Daniel Curzon
They wore blue costumes with white trim, and he had on black pants. The music almost sounded like Oksana Grishuk and Evgeny Platov's Memorial.
double twist
side by side double jumps
side by side camels to sit spins
press lift
death spiral from moves in the field
pair spin combination
She wore a big smile throughout the performance.
Kelly Settelen/Andrew Goldman
They wore black costumes with red stripes and silver lining.
triple twist
side by side triple jumps
death spiral
press lift
side by side camels to sit spin
pair spin combination
Keauna McLaughlin/Ethan Burgess
Yellow dress for her, and a yellow cumber bun for him. He also wore a white shirt and black pants. The music is Latin.
double twist
side by side double jumps
pirouettes
circular footwork
hand to hip lift
side by side camels to sit spins - a little off synch at the end
death spiral
pair spin combination
They turned up the performance level a notch since the practice yesterday.
Mariel Miller/Rockne Brubaker
She was in a dark purple dress. He was in matching pants and a cream shirt. The selection is Romeo and Juliet.
double twist
press lift
side by side camels to sit spins - his counting could be heard
straight line footwork - nice variety of backward and forward movement
pair spin combination
side by side double jumps
death spiral
They hugged at the end of the program and were the first ones to do so.
Group 2:
Bianca Butler/Joseph Jacobsen
She wore a black and red strapless dress while he wore all black. It is tango music.
double twist
press lift
side by side double jumps
side by side camel to sit spin
death spiral
pair spin combination
twizzles and nice circular steps
Melissa Bedell/Brandon Hanson
Peach dress for her and tuxedo minus the jacket for him. She was back on the ice after yesterday's injury in practice. They skated to The Young and the Restless opening theme song. There's probably another name for this song, but that is what it was. The music was sort of hypnotic. I saw Victor and Nikki's faces flashing.
double twist
side by side double jumps
side by side camels to sit spins
press lift
death spiral
pair spin combination
They shared a long hug at the end. They had a nice, soft flow in their skating.
Kylie Gleason/Taylor Toth
She wore a sleeveless black dress with a red stripe. He wore all black with short sleeves and a red stripe.
double twist
side by side triples - possibly
stretch move with Kylie laying low and touching the top of his blade
hand to hip lift
straight line footwork
side by side camel spins
death spiral
pair spin combination
The audience was clapping along to their music. They tried to be different and had some nice moves in between instead of just the standard elements.
Julia Vlassov/Drew Meekins
They wore yellow and black pants costumes. They skated to dramatic music.
triple twist
hand to hand lift
side by side double jumps
side by side camels to sit spin - he was heard counting
death spiral
pair spin combination
I predicted Vlassov and Meekins to win upon seeing the pair practice the previous day. But, that was mostly from looking at their competitive record and seeing the confidence that they had on the practice ice.
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