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Scott MoirღTessa Virtue♥ #54 "I love skating with Tessa & it's been great. I've been chasing that feeling for 14 years."
Welcome to the Scott&Tessa thread! . . . . .
In our words . . .
Our favourite programs . . . . . . . . Olympic Champions World Champions . . . . . . . . . .In 2003-2004 season, fourteen-year old Virtue and sixteen-year old Moir made their debut on the ISU Junior Grand Prix circuit. They placed 4th at the event in Croatia and 6th in Slovakia. At the 2004 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, they won the Junior title, qualifying them for the 2004 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, where they placed 11th. They skated to Russian Medley choreographed by their future coach Marina Zoueva and Tutti Frutti. Canadian commentators were gushing about this remarkable new couple, calling them the new Bourne and Kraatz. Coached by Paul MacIntosh and Suzanne Killing, Virtue and Moir were quickly making themselves known in the figure skating world for their intricate footwork and incredible skating abilities.
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Because Gordeeva and Grinkov loved each other and they're the G&G of ice dance. Because Tracy Wilson sees Torvill and Dean. Because their best is still yet to come. Because if Scott was George Clooney, he'd always be Tessa's leading man. Because they're a real-life fairytale. Because Tessa knows Scott's mantra word for word. Because people wonder are they dating? "Not yet". Because "they do love each other in a way that's undeniable." Because they’re always finishing each others thoughts. Because “they sense each others every move.” Because "their hearts beat at the same time.” Because when Tessa says no, it means no. Because they can't think of anything bad to say about each other. Because "this pair represents harmony." Because even their families ship them. Because Tessa skipped a grade for Scott. Because Tessa gave up the National Ballet to skate with Scott. Because skating with any other person "is not a choice." Because from the beginning Carol Moir knew they had something special. Because they are each other's constants. Because there's no way a lip brush alone could have embarrased them so much. Because they're used to lip brushes, but this was something new. Because don't worry Scott, PChiddy won't lure your girl T away from you. Because only they can get bonus points from judges for being awesome. Because Tessa tears up when talking about Scott.. Because they need to be in close contact at all times. Because not only are they psuedo lovers, they're pseudo husband and wife! Because they're preparing us for their wedding album. Because their cuteness can be seen from outer space. Because Scott's butt pats are appropriate for any occasion. Because they highfive when they secretly want to hold hands. Because Tessa is one of the Moirs. Because they took a road trip to meet the Queen. Because Scott thinks that Tessa looked stunning in her green dress. Because they took the Queen's place card from the dinner. Because they just had to take a picture together before leaving. Because they love to blast music while taking road trips. Because Scott and Tessa share a completely unique harmony between a man and a woman. Because Scott treats Tessa how a man should treat a woman. Because they always skate with feelings. Because Marina saw a better part of them that not even they can see. Because they knew they were going to be Olympic champions. Because Marina thinks that the most extraordinary thing about them is their harmony - in everything. Because they revolutionized ice dance. Because it's written in the stars. Because "we stayed in Paradise for four days." Because having common goals is what's "really kept us together." Because "It's been a little bit of a fairtytale." - Scott Because "there's no question they can become legends." Because Shall We Dance on Ice will be fun for the WHOLE FAMILY. Because Scott's all about cutting the cord. Because Scott's wild and crazy aunts were there... Because the OT4 do their part to keep Tim Horton's in business OP created by Anna/PaperGirl __________________
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Tftnt!
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No worries!
Ugh was being irritating, it wouldn't even show me the OP earlier. Does anyone have all the video interviews handy by any chance? I really hope the facebook ones make their way to YT yet, because I can't watch them.. __________________
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Thanks, Gladys!!
And you too, Katie, for the info and video! It's so exciting that you got to meet them. What were they like in person? (I always love these accounts, hee.) |
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TFTNT Gladys!!!
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Bringing this over:
This video is unlisted but you should be able to view it through this link. Please do not steal/repost without crediting/permission. YouTube - Virtue Moir Shall We Dance On Ice SD |
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Thank you so much, Katie!!!
Tessa's Skate Canada Tango Romantica dress lives on! Awesome, I love that thing. And the number is pretty much exactly what I was expecting. Fantastic. __________________
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I'll have more details tomorrow! I have to go to bed.
Gladys, that is my friend Kristie in that picture, not me! I got one too but it's not as funny of a face by Kurt. |
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Thanks Katie!! I love their SD
What was it like meeting them in person? Were they cute together? Nice? __________________
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TFTNT Gladys!
Katie, that's so amazing that you got to meet them!! What were they like? Really loving their new program __________________
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(Sorry, this is very long, and now that I've come on here to post what I wrote on a word processor, I see there is some video --yay!!! -- but I will post it anyway.)
Just got home, and first of all, I suck, because I totally could have brought in a camera. Unlike SOI, they didn't even do a bag check. So hopefully, other people decided to be bold and brave and "snuck" one in. On the other hand, I was so in awe during VM's performances that I'm glad I could just focus and not have to think about taking a picture! I'd also like to say, that the audience size was very disappointing. The upper level was all blocked off, but there were *tons* of empty seats anyway. I have no idea if they will avoid showing that on TV. I'm hoping we made enough noise to pretend like there were more of us. I had wondered why VM weren't in the Disson video practicing in the studio, but tonight showed why -- they weren't in the opening group number. They were the first two skaters on, afterwards. We saw the opening number twice; because it was being filmed, something went awry. Since VM weren't there, I watched mostly Charlie and Meryl -- that girl is one tiny ball of energy. The skaters were, when they weren't being highlighted, clapping along with the music, and Meryl was by far the most enthusiastic, both times. VM came out, and they did their modified short dance. I'm ashamed to say, I have no idea what Scott was wearing! Nothing that stood out, obviously. But Tessa was wearing (as far as I could tell) her red dress from Skate Canada 2009 for the compulsory tango romantica. http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/..._Moir_CD_1.jpg (Editing, just to take out the embedded pic, since now there is video.) The music wasn't something I could easily identify to you all; however, there was music "scratching" at the beginning, like an old record. It made the feel of it just great, IMO. I think they were a little bit tentative skating it, but I was just way too excited in getting to watch a brand new program debuting. There were a couple of short lifts, though I don't know that they will remain. And mystery solved: the summer camp picture on SkateBuzz is their final pose in the short dance. They had their backs to me, unfortunately (if there was a judges' panel, it would have been on the opposite side of the arena). Meryl and Charlie performed their Bollywood OD -- thrilled to get to see that live! VM were the first, and final, dancers, so in the second half, Meryl and Charlie performed to Adam Lambert's 'What Do You Want From Me'. They are so impressive. At the end of the show, the Canadian Tenors (the highlighted musical guests) came out and performed 'Instrument of Peace'. Soon after the song began, VM came out to skate. She was wearing a fushia dress, very simple, chiffon-y skirt with a sparkly top; Scott was in all black, very plain, with some sparkle to the top. As it turned out, those were also the finale number outfits and everyone wore them! Anyway, whether the piece was supposed to be romantic or not -- it was. And sexy, in a subtle kind of way. It was mostly the choreography from Mahler; a few times they diverted and did some other things. Many, many, many face caresses from both of them. And their final pose was as we saw in that interview; both of them on their knee, facing each other. Scott kissed her cheek at the end, before they got up. It was gorgeous and they got the first standing ovation of the night. Oh, and yes, there was the moment from Jack and Diane in there, where she takes his arm and puts it around her shoulder as they look at each other. The Canadian Tenors sang again, but I don't know the name of the song. I will look it up later if I have a chance. It was a more... Latin-y number, I guess, very passionate. It was a group dance but it was almost entirely focussed on the couples -- and I focussed very exclusively on VM. I quite literally never looked at anyone else, so I can't say if everyone was as... intense as they were. It was this dance that we saw a little bit of during the rehearsal video from Disson, where everyone was skating in an S-figure around the rink, arms raised. Scott and Tessa were highlighted a few times extra -- whether because they weren't in the opening number, or because they are the Olympic/World champions, or because it was filmed in Canada, I don't know. But they showed off their very impressive staring skills. They could have been skating alone, except for the times they had to interact with others, LOL. At one point, they were at the end of the ice, and had to hold a position -- they were standing side by side, her turned a little towards him, and were forehead to forehead. I longed for a camera, for a shot of this, of something even I couldn't mess up! They had to wait there for a bit until they started skating again. (Other couples held other poses, too, in theme with the passionate tone of the skate.) This last dance also got an enthusiastic standing ovation. My aside of the night: at intermission, the person I was with and I decided to walk around the arena to stretch our legs. But when I came back, I picked up my binoculars again and though I'd looked before, this time, the first person I saw was Scott's mother across the arena. Then, his dad, and one of his brothers (sorry, I always get their names mixed up, but I think he was there with his wife). As I told this to the person I was with, I suddenly realized -- Scott was over there as well! He was chatting with his parents, but he stopped to take a photo with a fan, and signed an autograph, and then he went across the front back to backstage -- mostly unnoticed, I think, LOL! So I cursed myself all over again -- normally I just hang out at intermission, and instead I could have seen Scott (from afar, but still much more interesting than circling the arena). Lucky folks, sitting on the judges side. On another note -- watching the TV version will be... interesting. I thought the dancers -- Broadway, not ice -- would be performing seperately, but instead they danced while people skated. The two were similar, like the ice verison and the floor version, but how they will translate that onto the screen, I have no idea. __________________
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Thanks Meyers!!! Great to hear your detailed review!
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Thank you so much for that detailed write-up, Meyers!!! Fabulous. All of it.
And you know what? Even knowing nothing about their non-SD numbers, aside from assuming that Mahler choreo was going to be worked in somehow...I am not really surprised at all by those details. They're just growing happier by the day. __________________
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I'm wondering if some of the choreography from their second piece will be incorporated into their Free Dance? Hmm.
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Thanks so much for posting that vid! I've been going through withdrawal without any new stuff and articles and news about V&M!!
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