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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Aerial Arts Anthology 