Begin with Equal Footlocks Grab poles above head height, lean upper body forward, switch poles in hands to create “X” above head Pull poles apart, bring head and shoulders through middle of poles, above the “X” of the poles Regrab poles so that silks are under the armpits, straddle wide into Basic Crossback PULLOVER OPTION:Continue reading “Basic Crossback with Pullover”
Category Archives: Beginner
Superhero
Hip Key on silks, separate poles, bring top knee through middle of poles (or split poles, hip key as you place top knee through middle of poles) Move to face pole of top knee, moving other pole underneath bottom, squeeze legs (this is Lady in the Moon) Open the pole silk behind your head, grasping theContinue reading “Superhero”
Starfish
Split silks, single footlock on one silk Take opposite arm of the locked foot, trap free silk in elbow, and grab pole of locked foot Lean into hip balance Take same-side hand (as locked foot) and bring free tail from behind back, up and over lap as you stand straight up With same-side hand on poleContinue reading “Starfish”
Jasmine
Split silks, single footlock on one silk Take opposite arm of the locked foot, trap free silk in elbow, and grab pole of locked foot Lean into hip balance Take same-side hand (as locked foot) and bring free tail from behind back, up and over lap as you stand straight up With same-side hand onContinue reading “Jasmine”
Candy Cane Back Hang
Single footlock with silks together Split poles apart, and posse free leg through the middle of the poles Bring hand, opposite of locked foot, and match same-side hand on pole of the locked foot, placing the locked-foot pole on your belly and the other pole on your back Point free leg to the side, lowerContinue reading “Candy Cane Back Hang”
Down Climb
Place feet onto silks in a foot break Experiment with more and less pressure with your top foot, this is what controls the speed of your descent Place hand over hand as you descend to keep control NOTE: do NOT grab and slide as you will get a silk burn and it’s not safe WhatContinue reading “Down Climb”
Footlock On The Ground
With silks together, place one hand high on poles and one hand around waist height on poles Bring the same-side leg as the high hand, out to the side, guide foot around the silks, continuing to swivel the ankle, to bring the toes and foot to the outside of the silk, flex foot Slide theContinue reading “Footlock On The Ground”
Hip Balance
With silks together, single footlock, stand up in posse position Wedge the silks between the body and the thigh area, pike body, and lean towards locked foot Find balance and let go, pose (this is easier if you pike, with no pike, you will fall) To exit, grab poles above body and straighten back toContinue reading “Hip Balance”
Straddle Inversion
Separate silks, grab poles in strong point, straddle legs, lift legs up until they touch the poles OR Silks together to one side, grab pole in strong point, straddle legs, lift legs up until body touches pole Either of these inversions can be done from a strong point with bent arms, or with straight armsContinue reading “Straddle Inversion”
Knot Helicopter Prep
Start on any of the four sides to strengthen (back, front, left side, right side) Place knot below waist and above hips, at lower back just above bottom Balance on your back for length of time, then front, then each side Balancing for 10 seconds and working up to a minute per side will getContinue reading “Knot Helicopter Prep”
Aerial Arts Anthology 