Split silks, straddle-invert, crochet one leg Drop free pole and wrap free leg to close, then wrap 3 more times with tail Hang and grab tail of wrapped leg, sliding hand along the tail Place top hand on free pole, join with tail of the wrapped leg, stretch body into an “X” shape, pose DropContinue reading “Trapezoid Sequence”
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Aerial training is an inherently risky activity. The use of this guide is at your own risk. Videos and photos included on this site are for references only. Before attempting any new aerial skill, ask the assistance of a professional instructor.
X Drop
Split silks, straddle-invert, crochet legs, cross silks behind back Grab tails, match to poles Wiggle crossed-silks from above hip bones to below your bottom, sit up Eggbeater legs three times (alternate: create traditional break) Ankles together, legs in tight pike, let go of tails and poles Kick off silks in strong point What does yourContinue reading “X Drop”
Egg Beaters
Split silks, hold in strong position Bring feet out and around the pole Depending on next skill, you will want to do two or three eggbeaters TIP: Bring legs up high in straddle position, take one foot, point toe to opposite knee, then drive foot back and around, repeat on other side
Crossback Straddle-Invert
Split silks, more to come
Equal Footlocks
Method 1 Split silks, hold in strong point, and create a single footlock on one silk Put weight into footlock, with silk high in thigh area, reach same-side arm/shoulder through middle of poles, you should be able to comfortably balance here Using both hands on free pole, make second single footlock NOTE: Reaching for silkContinue reading “Equal Footlocks”
Airplane
Equal Footlocks (first half of video) or Eggbeaters (second half of video) Crossback Straddle-Invert (your choice of style) Sit up, bring legs together in pike, placing legs parallel with the poles Reach behind knees and grab poles Push toes towards ground, then straddle, pushing hips forward, arch, and pose (if using footlocks) Extra pose (ifContinue reading “Airplane”
Baby Brazilian
Split silks, straddle-invert, cross silks behind back, and crochet both legs Bring one knee out, wrap leg (inside out), recrochet leg, repeat on other leg Big sit up, straddle legs, bring hands and shoulders through middle of poles Grab tails, keeping body tight, fall forward instantly moving arms out straight to the sides, pose BringContinue reading “Baby Brazilian”
Mermaid Pop
Separate silks, invert Bring one leg and backward crochet on one silk Keeping same hand holding silk of crocheted leg, let go of silk with other hand, bring that hand down to the tail of the silk you are crocheted on, bring tail into free armpit Sit up while crocheting arm high onto free silk,Continue reading “Mermaid Pop”
Basic S-Wrap
Straddle-invert, hook same-side knee Bring silk behind back, in front of the open leg and around the leg (wrapping free leg), drop tail Place both hands on the pole below the hooked knee (match free hand to hand that’s already there), roll towards the pole, unhook knee, and pike over Drop the tails from betweenContinue reading “Basic S-Wrap”