#cfsc 2012

You raise me up.

“There aren’t very many teams in the world that can take a sectional choreography that’s essentially just gliding on one edge and make it look like something special like these two can.” (x)

“[T]he idea was based around the notion that holding someone’s hand is often the most intimate thing two people can share.” (x)

In other words, Virtue has an ability to manage her own body in the lifts. Rather than Moir supporting Virtue, there are fewer points of contact between them during a lift, and Virtue extends her own free leg, without help from the partner. The positions in their lifts require a lot of strength in Virtue’s core and hips and back. Their style of stroking also is taxing on the legs, knees and thighs. This team is physically strong. (x)

You've made my life so glamorous. You can't blame me for feeling amorous.

Another Scott’s spread eagle (and Tessa’s core strength) appreciation post

“‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ was choreographed by Marie-France Dubreuil & Patrice Lauzon, a team we have admired for years. ... It was fascinating collaborating with the two of them because they wanted to create a story line that went beyond what the audience would really knowingly comprehend – the idea was based around the notion that holding someone’s hand is often the most intimate thing two people can share. There was a strong focus on the different shapes we could create with our bodies and the various ways you can hold someone’s hand.” (x)