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”
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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”
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”
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”
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