Footlocks – Aerial Arts Anthology

Half Lock

Bring one knee up to create 90 degree angle Guide silk over the top of the elevated foot, outside to inside (may be easier if foot is flexed, creating a shelf to hold the silk) Bring silk under the arch of the foot, inside to outside Point foot directly to the floor, bringing knee toContinue reading “Half Lock”

Dancer’s Locks

Separate silks and Egg Beater legs 2 times Regrasp hands higher, pull up, step feet backwards onto loop created by pull-up, stand tall To exit: Point toes towards floor and shake off silks (it may be easier if you do a small pull up, but it’s not necessary) What does your studio call this skill?Continue reading “Dancer’s Locks”

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”

Single Footlock In The Air

Silks together, place one hand high and one hand at face/chest level Take one foot out and around the tails one full circle, pike body Place free foot on inside of the pole, right above the other foot, and push the silk using the top part of the foot As your free foot guides theContinue reading “Single Footlock In The Air”

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

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”