2015 Grand Prix Final - Ice Dance

1. Kaitlyn Weaver / Andrew Poje (CAN)

The short program was lovely, in the third part when they went back to the waltz tempo. The first part of the waltz and the middle part were just fine, and I can't stand a 9.46 for interpretation and 9.36 for performance in the PCS scoring.

I love the ending. But I am sorry, I don't think their long program is as good as their short. Nope.

2. Madison Chock / Evan Bates (USA)

I like the idea of not using a traditional waltz music, which turned out good. The expression was great. I think the scoring was okay.

Nice save in the twizzles. The music totally overflooded them near the end.

3. Anna Cappellini / Luca Lanotte (ITA)

The set of steps, IMO, was kinda off beat. I can't count the steps with the right beat to the music. The expression though, there was not much of it, but they skated well with the music. I think the score is just right.

What I like the most is their first lift. The presentation was better than their short, full of fun and joy. -  That's all I can say.

4. Maia Shibutani / Alex Shibutani (USA)

The program is absolutely full of joy! The role playing is so much fun to watch! I think it deserves at least a 9.00 or 9.25 for performance in the PCS.

The twizzles always give me goosebumps, and the rotational lift, oh my gosh it was just sublime. I would certainly give a 10 for performance and interpretation. How can you not have tears?

5. Ekaterina Bobrova / Dmitri Soloviev (RUS)

The steps were huge and right on the beat, they were great. But the music change was a bit blunt, it was two different themes, even though both music passages were equally dark, like their expression.

Their lifts were crazy, others, were okay. I love how they convey the story as well and the ending choreography.

6. Madison Hubbell / Zachary Donohue (USA)

Hallelujah! I love the twizzles. I also love their commitment to the music. They deserve a solid 9 for performance imo.

Gosh the opening twizzles were insane, it really helps build up the drama. I love their expression as well, much done by the body, not on the face, that's what I like. Too bad about the slip and fall, it was still a very enjoyable performance. I would give a higher score on interpretation and performance.

Final thoughts:

Curse those judges, I don't give a shit what the others say, Shibutanis have won this event.