It’s been twelve years since Australia last featured in Olympic Ice Dancing, but Holly Harris and Jason Chan looked right at home as they took to the Milan stage, with an electric program that earned them a score of 67.75, and a spot in the Free Dance event tomorrow.
“When we hit our finishing pose, we were really happy with how we skated and I think we need to stay with that feeling,” said Chan.
Article courtesy olympics.com.au
“Overall I just felt happy and grateful,” said Harris. “My nerves were actually okay and I had this eerie calmness. I felt like I’m where I need to be.”
Beaming from the moment they skated out onto Olympic ice, the Montreal-based Aussie team, lit up the Milan Ice Skating Arena with a punchy performance that impressed not only the judges, but also the crowd, many of whom were clapping along to the mix of pop tunes from artists like Jennifer Lopez and Anastacia.
“The five-minute warmup felt quite different to normal competitions,” said Harris. “It was very chaotic. The crowd had a lot more energy than we’re used to which was really fun, but it was really high energy and we needed to calm down and settle to focus.”
The program included intricate step sequences, a synchronised twizzle series – which appeared like side-by-side moving spins that travel across the ice – and a breathtaking lift that changed from rotational to stationary.
“We’re happy with the performance, and we qualified which is what we set out to do,” said Harris. “I don’t think the scores were what we were looking for but that’s out of control and we couldn’t have skated a lot better.”
The team will now focus on Wednesday’s free skate program – a beautiful routine set to Clair de Lune, which they’ve carried over from last season.
‘I’m really looking forward to skating the free,” said Chan. “It feels like a privilege to be out there and get that opportunity, and we’ve really worked hard on developing the program with a lot of new details and moments.”
It will also give them a chance to showcase their full skating abilities, with a longer program allowing extra elements including a dance spin and several stunning lifts.
For now, the pair can soak up the success of their Games debut, declaring they’re finally able to call themselves Olympians
“It’s surreal to say that, to call myself an Olympian,” said Harris. “But now I feel like I can do it. I’m an Olympian. It’s amazing.”
“When we hit our finishing pose, we were really happy with how we skated and I think we need to stay with that feeling,” said Chan.
Article courtesy olympics.com.au
“Overall I just felt happy and grateful,” said Harris. “My nerves were actually okay and I had this eerie calmness. I felt like I’m where I need to be.”
Beaming from the moment they skated out onto Olympic ice, the Montreal-based Aussie team, lit up the Milan Ice Skating Arena with a punchy performance that impressed not only the judges, but also the crowd, many of whom were clapping along to the mix of pop tunes from artists like Jennifer Lopez and Anastacia.
“The five-minute warmup felt quite different to normal competitions,” said Harris. “It was very chaotic. The crowd had a lot more energy than we’re used to which was really fun, but it was really high energy and we needed to calm down and settle to focus.”
The program included intricate step sequences, a synchronised twizzle series – which appeared like side-by-side moving spins that travel across the ice – and a breathtaking lift that changed from rotational to stationary.
“We’re happy with the performance, and we qualified which is what we set out to do,” said Harris. “I don’t think the scores were what we were looking for but that’s out of control and we couldn’t have skated a lot better.”
The team will now focus on Wednesday’s free skate program – a beautiful routine set to Clair de Lune, which they’ve carried over from last season.
‘I’m really looking forward to skating the free,” said Chan. “It feels like a privilege to be out there and get that opportunity, and we’ve really worked hard on developing the program with a lot of new details and moments.”
It will also give them a chance to showcase their full skating abilities, with a longer program allowing extra elements including a dance spin and several stunning lifts.
For now, the pair can soak up the success of their Games debut, declaring they’re finally able to call themselves Olympians
“It’s surreal to say that, to call myself an Olympian,” said Harris. “But now I feel like I can do it. I’m an Olympian. It’s amazing.”
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