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Figure 8 Knee Drop

Straddle-Invert, hook same-side knee Bring tails behind back, over the free leg (front to back) Place both hands high on pole between legs, unhook knee and key over towards the newly unhooked knee, bringing the free leg behind the pole to meet with other leg in pike Guide the tails in a figure-8 (2-3 times)Continue reading “Figure 8 Knee Drop”

Single Star

Wrap full Catcher’s Wrap (with belly wrapped) Continue holding tails in bottom hand (hold strong, this is your break) Arms strong out to sides, prep top foot on pole, release and roll down with body in a giant “X” To exit: Sit up to grasp pole, shake silks off What does your studio call thisContinue reading “Single Star”

Silknado

Silks together, S-Wrap, and wrap free leg Unhook knee, and stand up Figure-8 wrap ankles 2-3 times (start on the leg that just unhooked, this will feel better as you drop) Body tight, let go and let the Silknado whirl down What does your studio call this skill? Silknado

Tick Tock

Split silks, straddle-invert, crochet both legs, cross silks behind back Place silks over shoulders and sit up Take one silk off shoulder, bring around the pole, over the leg and let go so silk is hanging down between legs, repeat for other silk and leg Straddle back, crochet legs (or bend them in the middleContinue reading “Tick Tock”

Trapezoid Sequence

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”

DISCLAIMER

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”