{"id":12818,"date":"2017-05-23T01:28:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T05:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ice-dance.com\/site\/?p=12818"},"modified":"2020-02-16T11:41:08","modified_gmt":"2020-02-16T16:41:08","slug":"a-new-adventure-for-kerry-dodds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ice-dance.com\/site\/a-new-adventure-for-kerry-dodds\/","title":{"rendered":"A new adventure for Kerry & Dodds"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Anne Calder | Photos courtesy of Kerry & Dodds<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Chantelle Kerry & Andrew Dodds are Australia\u2019s newest ice dance team. Both come from well-known Aussie skating families. Kerry\u2019s mother Monica MacDonald is a 1988 Olympian and her brother Brendan competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Dodds is one of four skating brothers (Matthew, Andrew, Jordan, and Ryan) who compete internationally and are known as the #DoddsSquad.<\/p>\n

At their April 2017 tryout, the skaters showed instant chemistry on the ice. Less than two weeks later, the decision was made to create the partnership. Together they set a goal to achieve the technical element scores to compete internationally this season.<\/p>\n

Dodds explained their confidence. \u201cWith Chantelle having just missed a spot to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and myself having competed four times at the Four Continents ISU Figure Skating Championships, we know that we have the skating skills to help us succeed as a team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since Dodds moved from Brisbane to Sydney, the team has trained with their coaches Monica MacDonald and John Dunn non-stop both on and off the ice. Kerry had passed her senior dance tests in 2016, but Dodds had to start from scratch. He passed them all prior to their team announcement the third week of May.<\/p>\n

While the duo has spent hours watching videos of skaters who can help them understand dance and movements as a team, Kerry has one couple she would love to have give them a private lesson if offered the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we could invite one team to give us a lesson, it would definitely be Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir. They have been a driving force in ice dance for nearly a decade now and have created so many masterpieces. It would be amazing to get tips from the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even though Kerry & Dodds have trained as ice dancers for only four weeks, they already have their most and least favorite moves.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like the step sequences as it pairs the technical side of the edges with artistry through the interpretation,\u201d said Kerry. \u201cMy least favorite at the moment would be the rumba because the consistency is hard to get, and I don\u2019t like getting things wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dodds added, \u201cMy favorite dance element would be the lifts. We\u2019ve been learning a lot of them to find the best for us, and all are challenging yet thrilling.\u201d<\/p>\n

The team is still developing its dance skills, so has not yet put the new programs together. However, they are looking at different pieces of music and discussing different concepts to bring to life on the ice this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe definitely would like to do something fun for the Short Dance with the Latin theme this season,\u201d teased Kerry. \u201cBoth of us individually have a very soft lyrical style and would want to use that to our advantage for the free skate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s newest ice dance team anticipates many challenges in their first season.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us I think the biggest challenge is that we missed out on the years of basic partner skating that other teams have had,\u201d explained Kerry. \u201cWhile we\u2019re learning elements and putting programs together, we are also trying to figure out how to skate with another person. It\u2019s a challenge, but we are learning each day and improving.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLearning dance holds, lifts and patterns from the start is a lot, but we are picking it up very fast,\u201d added Dodds. \u201cWe are both learning to trust each other and understand how we both move. It\u2019s a fun and exciting change for both of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since Dodds has opted to also compete in singles, he anticipates facing at least one additional difficult task.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne more challenge for me will be going back and forth between skating in singles and dance blades. I haven\u2019t gone into them yet, however, I know the blades will be different to what I am used to, but I am up for the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chantelle Kerry & Andrew Dodds are excited about their new adventure in ice dancing. Although they have competed individually at high levels, they look forward to having a partner by their side as they strive to reach their 2017-18 goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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