Overview
- Their Lenny Kravitz–themed rhythm dance topped their previous world-leading mark, earning 91.70 and drawing praise for fluid connection and powerful lifts.
- Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik sit second at 85.98, with Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko third at 83.29 heading into Saturday’s free dance.
- The top three finishers will qualify for the U.S. team bound for Milano Cortina, with selections scheduled to be announced Sunday.
- Chock and Bates are pursuing a record seventh national ice dance title, which would break their tie with Meryl Davis and Charlie White.
- The married duo have suggested the 2026 Games could be their last together, having earned team gold in Beijing after finishing fourth in the individual event.