S1E9 - Rhythm Dance '26 Rules & Music Ideas, Sui & Han Return!

In Episode 9 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu explore the new rhythm dance requirements for the 2026 Olympic season, centered on a '90s dance party' theme. They break down the removal of compulsory patterns for seniors, the shift toward vibes-based judging, and the implications for technical merit in ice dance. They discuss the allowance of AI-generated music and debate whether it undermines the intent of the theme.The episode opens with major news about a likely comeback from Olympic champions Sui and Han. Tony and Thomas discuss what their return would mean for Olympic qualification in pairs and the competitive landscape overall. Tony's 90s RD Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGRcPSwJJgFCmVXyOnsfULgzZtwD-XE8Thomas' 90s RD Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWGRcPSwJJgEM5j3GRNrCB97ftgVy2XfO