One of these events where everything comes together, the Olympics finals, perfect music, perfect costumes, perfect choreography, and the most dominant pair of skaters, to create a memorable classic.
Это выступление было настолько гениальным, что наполнило душу настоящим чувством счастья, и слезами радости от увиденного...Спасибо огромное и низкий поклон тренеру этой пары, и её блистательным ученикам...Спасибо за радость и счастье, которую вы дарите вашим поклонникам...
Бред какой! Этот танец пенсионеров в подметки не годится "Русскому танцу" Бестемьяновой и Букина! Портянки пишут восторженно, чтобы "лизнуть" англичанам!
What was so cool was that ABC, the network broadcasting the Olympics in the US kept replaying their performance as many of the outdoor events were cancelled throughout much of the week due to poor conditions. They kept highlighting this amazing performance as well as interviewing Christopher Dean. I think it was the first time many Americans became aware of Ice Dancing as the emphasis had always been on the skating events.
this is modern dance on ice. what's with Dick saying it's not difficult. is that what he said? and what rules does this program break exactly? also no required twizzles back then? and where's the kiss and cry?
According to Chris Dean: "Even though it is a piece of classical music, Jayne and I knew our choice of Ravel's Boléro would be seen as radical. Most skating music goes fast-slow-fast, building to a finish with a big hurrah. But Boléro was different: we had often used it as a warmup and realised it would be perfect for where we wanted to go. Some people find a style and stick with it. We wanted to shake things up. The piece lasts 18 minutes, but we were only allowed four. Our arranger got it to 4.28, but couldn't shorten it further without changing the tempo and crescendo. Hence our opening balletics: at the time, the stopwatch only started when you began to skate. Watch carefully: we kick off on our knees, and our blades don't hit the ice for several bars" Maybe Dick didn't know about timing. He pointed out that T&D weren't skating for first 18 seconds. Besides, the choreography starts slowly and simply and has long lines. Probably that's what made Dick say "not difficult" and "breaking the rules" Yes. back then were no requied twizzles and no required steps or lifts at all. Free program was a free program - almost without rules and regulations. So it would be impossible to perform Bolero in competition nowadays.
There was a potential issue with the length of the music too; to keep to a tempo they liked resulted in a piece that was beyond the limit. However, they checked the rules and the timer only started 'when the couple begins to skate'. That is why for the first 20 seconds their skates do not touch the ice, so they could keep within the rules.
The rules stated that the four minutes started as soon as they started skating. Bolero was about 4 and a half minutes long. The music had been cut down as far as possible but was still a bit too long. To get round this Jane and Chris started on the floor. They were performing but as neither of them was skating they were still able to do their routine. As I said the rules stated that the clock only started when they started skating. Rules may have been stretched but not broken. Even Jane and Chris didn't know if it would be allowed at the time. Rules weren't broken and Bolero became iconic.
Notice Chris did not talk to Dick Button …can’t say I blame Chris. Peggy seemed to say “Every move is created by Christopher and the music builds and their steps gets more complicated.”
They were very good not great! They were an excellent all around team but nothing was spectacular in their technique, dancing, and music. But Soviet and Russian teams were trendsetting, creative, and boundary pushing. That is why Soviet - Pakhamova & Gorshkov, Bestemianova & Bukin, and Russian - Klimova & Ponomarenko, and Grischuk & Platov weres Great ice-dancers!
This is just so beautiful to watch after all the years past. It is truly Perfection On Ice. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dean is a great choreographer! Stupendous talent with such successful Discipline! Both of Them! Magnificent!
GOD Blessed Talent and Gift 🎁!!!!!
One of those rare transcendental moments in time.
Great!!!!
One of these events where everything comes together, the Olympics finals, perfect music, perfect costumes, perfect choreography, and the most dominant pair of skaters, to create a memorable classic.
Это выступление было настолько гениальным, что наполнило душу настоящим чувством счастья, и слезами радости от увиденного...Спасибо огромное и низкий поклон тренеру этой пары, и её блистательным ученикам...Спасибо за радость и счастье, которую вы дарите вашим поклонникам...
Бред какой! Этот танец пенсионеров в подметки не годится "Русскому танцу" Бестемьяновой и Букина!
Портянки пишут восторженно, чтобы "лизнуть" англичанам!
What was so cool was that ABC, the network broadcasting the Olympics in the US kept replaying their performance as many of the outdoor events were cancelled throughout much of the week due to poor conditions. They kept highlighting this amazing performance as well as interviewing Christopher Dean. I think it was the first time many Americans became aware of Ice Dancing as the emphasis had always been on the skating events.
Perfect! and no IDIOTIC twizzles, which completely spoiled this event
Wonderful World of Skating!
That 'Next... Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean' announcer voice at the beginning followed by the audience cheering always gives me the chills.
They went For It!
Wanderfull
I cried
6:46 best bit
this is modern dance on ice. what's with Dick saying it's not difficult. is that what he said? and what rules does this program break exactly? also no required twizzles back then? and where's the kiss and cry?
According to Chris Dean: "Even though it is a piece of classical music, Jayne and I knew our choice of Ravel's Boléro would be seen as radical. Most skating music goes fast-slow-fast, building to a finish with a big hurrah. But Boléro was different: we had often used it as a warmup and realised it would be perfect for where we wanted to go. Some people find a style and stick with it. We wanted to shake things up.
The piece lasts 18 minutes, but we were only allowed four. Our arranger got it to 4.28, but couldn't shorten it further without changing the tempo and crescendo. Hence our opening balletics: at the time, the stopwatch only started when you began to skate. Watch carefully: we kick off on our knees, and our blades don't hit the ice for several bars"
Maybe Dick didn't know about timing. He pointed out that T&D weren't skating for first 18 seconds. Besides, the choreography starts slowly and simply and has long lines. Probably that's what made Dick say "not difficult" and "breaking the rules"
Yes. back then were no requied twizzles and no required steps or lifts at all. Free program was a free program - almost without rules and regulations. So it would be impossible to perform Bolero in competition nowadays.
There was a potential issue with the length of the music too; to keep to a tempo they liked resulted in a piece that was beyond the limit. However, they checked the rules and the timer only started 'when the couple begins to skate'. That is why for the first 20 seconds their skates do not touch the ice, so they could keep within the rules.
The rules stated that the four minutes started as soon as they started skating. Bolero was about 4 and a half minutes long. The music had been cut down as far as possible but was still a bit too long. To get round this Jane and Chris started on the floor. They were performing but as neither of them was skating they were still able to do their routine. As I said the rules stated that the clock only started when they started skating. Rules may have been stretched but not broken. Even Jane and Chris didn't know if it would be allowed at the time. Rules weren't broken and Bolero became iconic.
Thankfully there were no twizzles required back then! One of the many awful modern changes to ice dance
Notice Chris did not talk to Dick Button …can’t say I blame Chris. Peggy seemed to say “Every move is created by Christopher and the music builds and their steps gets more complicated.”
They were very good not great! They were an excellent all around team but nothing was spectacular in their technique, dancing, and music. But Soviet and Russian teams were trendsetting, creative, and boundary pushing. That is why Soviet - Pakhamova & Gorshkov, Bestemianova & Bukin, and Russian - Klimova & Ponomarenko, and Grischuk & Platov weres Great ice-dancers!