Daphne and Gina were joined by 2022 U.S. Solo Dance National Champion Lucas Appel, who recently competed in his first international competition in March. He won gold at the Maria Olszewska Memorial in Lodz, Poland. It was the first time a U.S. skater has competed internationally in solo dance. 

Follow Lucas Appel at https://www.instagram.com/lucas__appel/

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