Split silks, straddle-invert, crochet both legs, cross silks behind back Wrap each knee and recrochet legs Eggbeater both legs 3 times Cross back (many different ways to do this) Straddle-invert again, cross one leg in front of poles, grab poles high, pull up and twist until upright and poles are behind you (make sure notContinue reading “Double Brazilian”
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Crossback Straddle-Invert
Split silks, more to come
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”
Slack Double Star
Climb higher than you need for double star S-Wrap Unhook knee and bring free leg to the pole and hook that knee Bring tails up (from hip), around the free knee (wrap outside-in), and back to hip Bring tails behind body, wrap over free leg, and over the tummy and behind the back (like whenContinue reading “Slack Double Star”
Banshee Climb
Straddle invert, hook same-side knee Bring free knee into chest, lead foot, toes first, in front of the pole and rest pole in arch of foot Pull up putting weight into the newly placed foot, pole is tight on same side as placed foot Pull high on pole, lifting free leg up to meet theContinue reading “Banshee Climb”
Marley Roll
Straddle invert and hook same-side knee Wrap free leg two times Pull tails over tummy and hold with bottom hand Unhook top leg, grab pole with free hand, sit up and key over (wrapped leg is now on top) Hold break arm (holding tails below) strong Place free hand behind back, placing hand over theContinue reading “Marley Roll”
Birdcage Split Sequence
Split silks, straddle invert Hook one ankle on pole, bring other leg through silks, arch back, pose Guide free foot through space between pole of hooked ankle and back, as you loosen your grip of the hand that is now behind back so silk can move with you to give space as you rotate WithContinue reading “Birdcage Split Sequence”
Crucifix 2.0
Separate silks, footlock on one foot Hip balance towards locked foot, grabbing high on free pole with opposite hand (of locked foot), crocheting same hand (of locked foot) on the tail of the free pol Crocheted hand to hip, roll towards free knee one or more full rotations, pose (many options) Roll back, on lastContinue reading “Crucifix 2.0”
My First Blog Post
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Aerial Arts Anthology 