Double Star from Back Balance

  • S-Wrap
  • Bring silks behind back, wrap free leg Option: wrap 1 or 2 times, some find more wraps more comfortable, but only 1 wrap is needed
  • Wrap the belly Option: wrap 1 or 2 times, some find more wraps desirable for keeping arms out straight, with only 1 wrap, your break arm will “shorten” and end up near your body, but only 1 wrap is needed
  • Bottom hand holds tails as break
  • Place free hand on pole by hip, unhook knee and lower into back balance, pose
  • Roll to begin star down keeping body in large X position
  • Release tails, grab poles, sit up, shake off silks

What does your studio call this skill?

  • Double star from back balance
  • Melty double star

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