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Ice Dance Costume Highlights:








Continuing with my Costume Recap of the costumes from the 2013 Prudential U.S. Championships of Figure Skating, which occurred last week/weekend in Omaha Nebraska, I've discussed the Men's HERE, and Ladies HERE, and  now it's time for the Ice Dancers:











Mai Shibutani and Alex Shibutani--Brother and sister Ice Dance Team, The Shibutani's received the Bronze overall at the 2013 U.S. Nationals--I've also discussed their costumes HERE on my blog. I loved both what they wore for their Short Dance to "Ojos Azul," "Dolencias," and "Sikureada" by Incantations above, especially, her forehead crown headdress.





Alex wore a headdress/forehead tie of his own last year while performing this Short Dance at the Rostelecom Cup/Cup of Russia 2012 (photo above). I'm happy he decided do do without it in 2013. God costume move Alex.




I also think that their costumes for their Free Dance to Music from the Memoirs of a Geisha soundtrack by John Williams were some of the most OUTSTANDING of this Skating Championship Season 2012-2013.










Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue--Pewter Medal-winning Ice Dance team Hubbell and Donohue skated their Short Dance to Music from the Titanic soundtrack by James Horner. Their costumes reflected the film and it's star-crossed lovers played by Kate Winslet and Leonardo Di Caprio. I just wish her dress was a teeny-bit more luxe. It looks more like something a bar girl would be wearing in a "Spaghetti Western" as opposed to early 20th Century upper class couture. The inclusion of the "Heart of the Ocean" diamond necklace, however, was a great touch!





Taylor Tran and Sam Kaplun--Tran and Kaplun skated their Short Dance to "Boskovsky Medley" by Willi Boskovsky --a classical waltz/polka. These were nice. I liked Taylor's fluttery dress and semi-corseted torso detail. I'd like to see an elegant cravate on Sam, though--just a little touch of dapper-ness.





Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt--I like these Short Dance costumes worn by Ice Dancers Kriengkrairut and Giulietti-Schmitt (say that three times!). They skated to "Ring of Fire" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Chris Isaak and went very "Walk The Line" Johnny and June Carter Cash here. Her dress was very similar to Reese Witherspoon's June Carter (above photo) and I liked Logan's sexy Johnny Cash--especially the BIG belt buckle.





Davis and Charlie White--Davis and White won the Gold, naturally, skating beautifully, with passion and exuberance. I have recapped  both their Short Dance and Free Dance Costumes HERE throughout the season last year. For their Short Dance to Music from Giselle by Adolphe Ada, they wore these costumes above which I liked.




Meryl is very St. Pauli girl (the sweet version) and he looks like a Disney character (in his going wood-chopping ensemble). And I mean both comments in a wonderful way!





I also liked their Free Dance costumes worn to Music from Notre-Dame de Paris by Riccardo Cocciante and Luc Plamondon. I just wish he would go a bit more "period"...





Congratulations to Ice Dance Gold Medalists Davis and White!!! You're in a league of your own!



**Up Next: The PAIRS Costume Recap of 2013 Prudential U.S. Championships of Figure Skating 

NHK Trophy 2012 Costume Finale: Get 'Em Cowgirl, Geisha Chic and Mod Fab







Finishing my reviews of the NHK Trophy 2012, you can read my "two cents" on the Ladies HERE, the Men HERE, and the Pairs HERE...it's time for the always fantastic, never dissapointing colorful and a little over-the-top ICE DANCE costumes. First...



I think I just DIED and went to Figure Skating Costume HEAVEN:


Nicole Orford and Thomas Williams of Canada: For their Short Dance to "Sold" by John Michael Montgomery and "Tennesse Waltz" by Anne Murray. How. In the Name of the Figure Skating Costume Gods. Did I miss these throughout all my Costume Recaps this 2012-2013 Grand Prix season???? One look at these costumes, and I wanted to jump onto the ice and do the two-step and eat some hot & spicy chicken wings with them! All at the same time! Seriously.




Whoever designed these, please tell me so I can give you credit here on my blog! I demand it. Because they are fantastic. I love Thomas' red Western shirt, jeans, Western belt...he looks like the King of the Rodeo! And Nicole looks AMAZEEENG in her blue denim-like laced-up bustier and the double-tiered skirt. But can I tell you my favorite part (and I think you know by now):




Her Cowgirl Skate Boot Covers Y'all !!!I want a pair...for the next time I hit my local ice rink!









Yu Xiaoyang and Wang Chen of China: The Country & Western theme must have been "in the water" for these Ice Dancers, because it wasn't only Canada who got bit by the Line Dancin' Bug. For their Short Dance, this Chinese Pair skated to "Oh Susanna" and "Twilight Waltz" by Johnny Gimble. These costumes were colorful--sassy and combined all the right elements for the music. Notice how they brought the red color of her notched-collar costume into his ensemble by giving him a red hankie. Smart. And yes kids, you do notice that there was "mini fringe" in her hem. Of course.




Penny Coomes/ Nicholas Buckland of Great Britain: For their Free Dance to "Basement Jaxx vs Metropol Orkest". On a positive note: I do like the colors on her costume; the bright pink and purple, combined with the black background, make for a great contrast. And I do appreciate how the purple was brought back to his gray plaid vest in the welt pockets. However, she looks like an extra in the Eurovision-like "Nutcracker" ballet segment of the "Waltz of the Flowers". It's a bit of a mess, unfortunately.






Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia: I discussed these costumes that Ilinykh and Katasalapov wore for their Short Dance to "Andijan Polka" HERE. They were one of my FAVORITE Ice Dance Costume looks for this season. The colors, the print, her headband, his navy and gold-trimmed coat...all Costume FANTASTIC!







Cathy Reed and Chris Reed of Japan: Michigan, US-born half-Japanese brother-and-sister Ice Dance team of Reed and Reed (who represent Japan) skated their Short Dance to "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" wearing these costumes above. The bright pink and shiny fabric of her dress was a bit much, but the overall theme was appropriate for the musical. Well done kids!





For their Free Dance to Selections from "The Beatles", they went pop-art 60's Mod (well, she did!). Again, I really liked these looks. The color-blocked dress on Cathy was very on-trend with 2012 yet seem perfect for the music and ice dance. And notice, kids, how his tie had the SAME colors as her dress. If there was any critique, it's that the costume designer sacrificed him for her "outlandishness" by slapping a white dress shirt and black pants on him. But, I forgive 'em.




Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of USA: I talked about these great costumes worn by brother-and-sister Ice Dance team of Shinbutani and Shibutani HERE. They skated their Free Dance to John Williams' "Memoirs of a Geisha" and I thought they were PERFECT.




Meryl Davis and Charlie White of USA: I wrote about these fun costumes HERE in case you might have missed it. For their "Yankee Polka" Short Dance to "Giselle", Meryl and Charlie looked great--and more importantly,
appropriate for the music. She was very "St. Pauli Girl" and maybe that's why I loved it! She would make Heidi Klum proud!