What a wonderful performance. More than 30 years have passed by and I still remember when I saw this amazing couple of ice skaters for the first Time. Great memories of those competitions.
In 1984, there was no TH-cam. I saw this Paso Doble and the Bolero once or twice on TV in Australia. But both ice dances stayed with me though I "forgot" about them - if you know what I mean. But several years ago, I remembered to search for both of these ice skates on youtube and on my! They were and still are magnificent skates - to a non skater. I can see when people scoff at the technical difficulty when compared with what Virtue and Moir or Davis and White are required to do. But there is something pure, something genius about what Torvill and Dean did in these ice dances. Genius doesn't mean that it cannot be improved on. We learn Newtonian laws in high school now. But we can still appreciate the genius of Newton. so if you watch what the other ice skaters were doing in the same year, Torvill and Dean were head and shoulders above the others. Genius.
They were working within a totally different framework of rules to current ice-dancers, so impossible to compare their generation with the current one. But I am 100% certain that, had Jayne and Chris been required to do twizzles, rotational lifts etc (rather than avoiding those elements, as was the requirement back in the 1980's), they would have adapted superbly and worked those rules to their advantage. Cream will always rise to the top. To them see released from the shackles of competition and in full, creative flight you have to look at their professional routines, eg Encounter, Missing and the incomparable Shepherd's Song.
These two ice dancers did their homework on the very basics of ice dancing, with long lines and strong edges, and this is what made them exceptional; they returned every year with New music, New costumes and a New routine while other competitors merely rehashed past performances... hoping to score big... Torvill & Dean will be remembered not only for their perfect scores but that they pushed the sports into new areas which had never ever been tried before, and they made a success of it.... They were the truly all time greats of the sport. Spader Holic you may want to upload their Summertime routine in Copenhagen, which was brilliant... to say the least! Thank you for this - much appreciated!
Given the magnificent job they have done over the last four decades for British Ice Dancing, it makes me wonder why on earth Christopher doesn't have a knighthood and Jayne doesn't have a damehood.
The concept and footwork in this is absolute genius. Still prefer this to their Bolero free dance from the same year and - unlike the Olympics - no mistakes!
Какая Прекрасная Пара в Танцах на Льду из Англии Бриллиант и Шедевр Англии. Талант Послан Богом Им. Благодарю вас за Прекрасную Музыку и Видео Чудесное смотреть здорово Выглядит Эта Прекрасная Пара в Танцах на Льду. Дай Бог Вам Здоровья и Удачи во всем Счастья Любви Взаимной и Радости в жизни. Галина.
It's a shame that Christopher Dean's protégés were not treated with the same respect. The Dushenays were brilliant and gave dance performances at the '88 Calgary games that were breathtaking, yet the corrupt judges never gave them their due respect. But history remembers.
Огромное спасибо Вам за прекрасное видео и Танцы Шедевр. Всего самого наилучшего вам в жизни Успехов во всем Счастья Любви Радости вам всего доброго и хорошего в жизни.
Не в первом танце замечаю у них, что партнёр небрежно с партнершей обращается, то впереди неё едет, то бросает, а где-то опирался на неё в прыжке. Нифига не галантно, блин, джентльмен...
They’re simply the most creative and best in the world.
There has never benn a better couple.
They captured the mood brilliantly. This is one of my favorite dances.
We are in 2019 and this is far better than any ice dance couple of today...
I am an American and I remember watching Torvil and Dean. They were the best and I really did want them to win. They deserved it.
Never tire if watching this routine. Wish I had a £1 for everytime I've watched it.
To this day, they are the best. Chris walking ahead, dragging the cape is my favourite. “I’m in charge.” He says.
There was never anyone who could touch them for perfection,
What a wonderful performance. More than 30 years have passed by and I still remember when I saw this amazing couple of ice skaters for the first Time. Great memories of those competitions.
Still watching after all these years absolutely brilliant.👏👏👏👏
Keep having to comeback to watch it again and again. Perfection!
Omg just fantastic, I’m old and only appreciate this now😢
Never loses it's allure. Enchanting. They simply have it all. Magical!!!!! Thanks so much for this post!!
In 1984, there was no TH-cam. I saw this Paso Doble and the Bolero once or twice on TV in Australia. But both ice dances stayed with me though I "forgot" about them - if you know what I mean. But several years ago, I remembered to search for both of these ice skates on youtube and on my! They were and still are magnificent skates - to a non skater.
I can see when people scoff at the technical difficulty when compared with what Virtue and Moir or Davis and White are required to do. But there is something pure, something genius about what Torvill and Dean did in these ice dances. Genius doesn't mean that it cannot be improved on. We learn Newtonian laws in high school now. But we can still appreciate the genius of Newton.
so if you watch what the other ice skaters were doing in the same year, Torvill and Dean were head and shoulders above the others. Genius.
They were working within a totally different framework of rules to current ice-dancers, so impossible to compare their generation with the current one. But I am 100% certain that, had Jayne and Chris been required to do twizzles, rotational lifts etc (rather than avoiding those elements, as was the requirement back in the 1980's), they would have adapted superbly and worked those rules to their advantage. Cream will always rise to the top. To them see released from the shackles of competition and in full, creative flight you have to look at their professional routines, eg Encounter, Missing and the incomparable Shepherd's Song.
These two ice dancers did their homework on the very basics of ice dancing, with long lines and strong edges, and this is what made them exceptional; they returned every year with New music, New costumes and a New routine while other competitors merely rehashed past performances... hoping to score big... Torvill & Dean will be remembered not only for their perfect scores but that they pushed the sports into new areas which had never ever been tried before, and they made a success of it.... They were the truly all time greats of the sport.
Spader Holic you may want to upload their Summertime routine in Copenhagen, which was brilliant... to say the least! Thank you for this - much appreciated!
Stunning interpretive dance. Jayne is a magnificent cloak.
WOW! Love you both. Still do.
This is so good much honour to this perfomance
Brilliant choreography perfectly executed! Watched it live at the time and I’ve never forgotten it, and never will!
One of my favourite routines and apart from the amazing moves on the ice, they juiced every drop of the paso double spirit into their dance.
This is the dance I always remember the most- Jane as his cape.
Magical and beautiful
Given the magnificent job they have done over the last four decades for British Ice Dancing, it makes me wonder why on earth Christopher doesn't have a knighthood and Jayne doesn't have a damehood.
You should nominate them!!!
Really odd as they are so loved
I agree!!
Who downvoted this? This is brilliant.
Perfection...to which ALL ice skaters have in the past, and will in the forever future, aspire to.
The concept and footwork in this is absolute genius. Still prefer this to their Bolero free dance from the same year and - unlike the Olympics - no mistakes!
The king n queen on the ice
Beautiful !!!
They are one and together. Very special ❤
Such glorious theatricality...
Magnificent, wow
Great quality.
Perfect
Brilliant!
The best skaters ever 👍
BRILLIANT
As Tina Turner Says, ‘Simply the best, better than all the rest”
They will never be equaled let alone bettered.
Electrifying!
To me , it’s their best.
Какая Прекрасная Пара в Танцах на Льду из Англии Бриллиант и Шедевр Англии. Талант Послан Богом Им. Благодарю вас за Прекрасную Музыку и Видео Чудесное смотреть здорово Выглядит Эта Прекрасная Пара в Танцах на Льду. Дай Бог Вам Здоровья и Удачи во всем Счастья Любви Взаимной и Радости в жизни. Галина.
Magical.
This was the best
Джейн и Кристофер - бесценное сокровище фигурного катания. Их катание, - это само совершенство...
И правда, совершенство!
Fabuleux
Adorable.
THIS is the best. OLE!!OLE!!
I remembered it as when Jane the cape landed on the floor, her head ended up by Chris’s feet when she stopped twirling on the ice.
Brilliant
Mesmerising....
Maravilloso,perfecto,sincronía absoluta, dignos de admirar
I know they won with Balero and it was fantastic. However I personally prefer this performance.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Pięknie!!!
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Великолепная пара Великобритания помню эту пару
Son maravillosos han quedado un recuerdo delicioso
Coś pięknego.💝
Beautiful🌹
It's a shame that Christopher Dean's protégés were not treated with the same respect. The Dushenays were brilliant and gave dance performances at the '88 Calgary games that were breathtaking, yet the corrupt judges never gave them their due respect. But history remembers.
Bravo x
Výnimočný pár, úžasný.... to bol naozaj tanec na ľade!!!
Огромное спасибо Вам за прекрасное видео и Танцы Шедевр. Всего самого наилучшего вам в жизни Успехов во всем Счастья Любви Радости вам всего доброго и хорошего в жизни.
Мягкое скольжение просто супер
I know everyone loves their Bolero, but takes a backseat to nothing
Не боялись, что партнёр из-за этих тряпок не так партнершу подхватит...
Тяжело двигаются... Советские фигуристы всегда были выше и лучше. Хоть тогда, хоть сейчас!!!
Soviet skaters may be good, but they're not as good as these two. Nowhere near!!
Не в первом танце замечаю у них, что партнёр небрежно с партнершей обращается, то впереди неё едет, то бросает, а где-то опирался на неё в прыжке. Нифига не галантно, блин, джентльмен...
Какая вы наивная!В танце все отточено и отработано до взмаха руки и движения мизинца! А вы"...впереди идёт, бросает..."
И эта пара , наряду с Гордеевой и Гриньковым, считается эталоном на все времена!
Это лучшая на все времена пара и лучший партнер.
@@antoninaprokofeva4663 вообще то Пахомова и Горшков!