Torvill and Dean Golden Moments [DVD]

Really enjoyable

In a word, ‘wow’! This fantastic video is a superb documentary of the career of the greatest ice dancing couple in the history of figure skating, and is an absolute must-have for anyone with even a passing interest in this most magical of artistic experiences. At 1 hour, 53 minutes long, it is a generous length for this sort of chronicle, and is narrated by the couple themselves, guaranteeing honesty and intellectual self analysis throughout.We go right back to their childhood’s, as they both describe their first steps onto the ice, and it documents how with such lucky foresight they were put together, where they would then gel as a unit and move forward as a couple whose immaculate timing, mirroring of each others moves and creativity has never been matched. Their history together is charted through the 1980s with their rise to World Championship wins and then to their competitive peak at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic games. We then follow them beyond that to a decade of touring the world in shows, where they continually reinvented their image with new and bold choreography and drama; and then their return to competitive skating at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics, before seeing them turn once more to their shows, where the freedom both to choreograph without restrictions and perform not to judges but simply for appreciative audiences, provides them still with new opportunities to shine.We are treated to extensive footage including black and white shots of them as children, and newsreel footage, as well as the complete competitive performances of Bolero, Mac and Mabel, Barnum, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, and many more. Professional programmes shown include the tap dancing sensation that is Fred and Ginger, the sublime Song of India and hilarious Hat Trick, to name just a few.‘Torvill and Dean’: they go as well together as strawberries and cream and if you ask any person on the street to name someone from the sport of figure skating, that is very probably what they will say, such has been the impact of this remarkable couple. This video shows you why.

For fans of T & D this video gives more than any DVD I have come across so far but only up to their final Olympic challenge and the start of their new show on ice in 1994.Starting with their childhood memories you are led towards the dance they took to the European and World championships of 1981, then with their interview pieces sandwiched between, we are treated to probably all their well known and best loved pieces.Mack & Mabel in 1982; Summertime 1982; Barnum 1983. Ahead of the 1984 Olympic we see their matador compulsory piece then their Olympic gold performance of Bolero in 1984. We follow their memories of turning professional and the show dances they put on. Song of India and Encounter from 1984; Diablo Tango 1985; Missing and Fred and Ginger from 1988. Hat Trick and the semi music-less piece Oscar Tango both from 1990. Stormy Weather in 1992 leads us to their return to competition at the European championship in 1994 and the performance of their compulsory dance History of Love. Then finally their gold medal performance that won a Bronze medal at the 1994 Olympics. The final minutes are given to their next project at the time - a new show on ice - Lets Face the Music and Dance. An entertaining and quality look back with our Ice Dance Champions. Worth hanging on to my VHS player for many years more.

This is a Christmas present so I can't comment on this dvd

Bought as a gift so not used.

DVD arrived quickly in good condition. An excellent DVD.

See Torvill and Dean's favourite ice dances and their reasons for choosing the music. Iconic and mesmerizing. Now they need to make a DVD of their dancing on ice show dances too

This arrived last week watched it over the weekend and well done its really good showing all their brilliant skating routines

I like watching Torvill and Dean--less showy than a lot of figure ice skating I see on television; much more artistic with more relaxing music and dancing. Plus they are a handsome couple--Christopher Dean has aged well! It's a treat watching them ice skate. I discovered them recently whilst scrolling on YouTube and I am happy to have their CD now.

There was a problem with this DVD but the seller looked after this for me with a quick response.

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I just love Torvill and Dean, and I must say I had the opportunity to see them skate.This for me not only bring back lovely memories but is great to see such brilliant performers at their very best. Golden Moments is a DVD you can replay and relive the artistry of a very special duo.