2009 SA FD Tanith BELBIN & Benjamin AGOSTO

[JessieBanana]

These costumes were way better than the ones the wore at the Olympics. The simplicity suits the program better.

[teddyjo26]

does anyone know what the commentator is saying near the end, when he mentions "Davis and White?"

[TheHoliday555]

they should wear these costumes at the Olympics!

[picomocopico]

I agree. The costumes they wore at Nationals were terrible. These are very nice and in my opinion match the whole feeling of the music.

[twilso96]

This is the best free dance of the season, it just doesn't have the difficulty to compete with the other top teams. I'm hoping that they used their time to add more difficulty, without losing what makes this program great.

[cbb8808]

I love this progrm and with more work and the add of more transtions and stuff like this the scores can came up prety high. Good luck to them!

[jamarsano]

I've watched this over and over - I love it. It is delicate and beautiful.

But there is something missing. After about a dozen viewings I think I've put my finger on it. When you watch this, don't you sometimes feel as though they don't quite know where the other skater is?

I agree with some other commentators - the cross-overs have to go. The other top teams aren't doing them at all, or are hiding them better by having only one skater doing them at a time.

[Kevindl1985]

@jamarsano I agree.One commentator even described this as confusing. My opinion really soured on these two. They called nationals a practice session even though they're not the top team anymore and talked about being innovative even though this program is your stereotypical overly dramatic ice dance program. Much like Tosca from 09. Thos program is also similar to the Russian's FD. LInichuck has no creativity and B/A suffered because of it.

[muscleboi4use]

Watched this several times, wanting to like it more than I do, as I have alot of respect for B&A. But, sadly, this FD is just not as clever, original, difficult , technical, or as artistically well presented as V&M, D&W or even K&K. Sorry, don't hate me!!

[Luukashism]

Lol, we're all entitled to our opinions! :)

[xxtuxxx]

i thought their circular footwork had pretty original holds.

[ryanfskater]

well, i think there could be alot more difficulty in this program, they do alot of skating to gain speed, not connecting steps, its a good program in spots but lacks over all, i think they can handle something with more difficulty, especially in the lifts.

[Tennie25]

i thought the music was too dramatic and overwhelming,

[TheHoliday555]

do you think last season's tosca was equally dramatic and overwhelming or this music is worse? I think tosca was more over the top and this music doesn't really give me a headache. lol

[cangp08]

Only Level 3 for the circ step (vs Levl 4 in China).  LOVE the program, but a stronger impression can be made by rearranging elements.

They're doing themselves an injustice by not having that beautiful straightline lift counted as one of the 3 scoring lifts. Only minimal GOE on that unoriginal curve lift, with Ben's limp leg and a catchfoot position by Tanith that's been done to death. Omit that curve lift, plus bring that FAST rotational lift to 4:41-4:47.-- it would work great with the music.

[mishkite2u]

What a beautiful program!

Good luck at the Nationals.

[markrmaria1]

They had synchronization problem in the beginning of the program and a balancing glitch in the middle. Yes, they can go a little faster especially towards the end. It's a beautiful program and a difficult one; it just needs perfecting to get the highest possible marks.

[markrmaria1]

They had synchronization problem in the beginning of the program and a balancing glitch in the middle. It is a beautiful program; it just needs polishing to get the highest possible marks.

[MerveNazGurayca]

I think that they should change the ending to make a strong impression. She can make great spins, so to go with the music they should make the finale with strong and fast spins before going to the final point. Does anyone agree with me?