Hip Key on silks, separate poles, bring top knee through middle of poles Pull up on pole matching top leg that went through middle of poles, while moving other pole underneath bottom, squeeze legs, pose *NEXT LEVEL: separate poles, then hip key and put top knee through in one motion (seen in second part ofContinue reading “Lady In The Moon”
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Pancake Flip
Separate silks and create Dancer’s Locks Slowly squat down in the silks, knees on the outsides of the poles Release poles, guide hands under the knees (from the outside), and regrab poles under the knees, thumbs on top towards leg/ceiling Kick off Dancer’s locks, straddle, pose Bend knees, guiding feet, from front to back, betweenContinue reading “Pancake Flip”
Mermaid Crossback
Separate silks and create equal footlocks or egg beater legs 3 times Rotate body to face one pole (of the leg you want in front when you split), place both hands on front pole a little higher than head height Pull up on pole, rotate body and front leg towards the pinkie of the front foot, in effect “rollingContinue reading “Mermaid Crossback”
Cradle Crossback
Separate silks and create equal footlocks or eggbeater legs 3 times Bring body through middle of poles, release one hand from one pole, keeping the other hand strong on its pole Lean body forward in plank, parallel to the ground Push open hips as you rotate around the pole you are still holding onto, bendContinue reading “Cradle Crossback”
Geometry
Separate silks and eggbeater legs 2 times Bring upper body through poles, pike, grab tails from the outside of the foot Bend one leg, and keep one leg straight, making sure the leg to keep straight is the one that will be in front for the “split” pose, keeping a loose grip on the tailsContinue reading “Geometry”
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”
Prada
Climb high, split silks, straddle invert, crochet legs, cross silks behind back, re-wrap each leg (inside to outside), re-crochet legs, and drop tails Hang long and bring your head through middle of tails (tails will drape over shoulders) Bring arms out and “up” towards the head, dive hands through middle of the tails (back toContinue reading “Prada”
Scorpion
Egg beater legs 3 times Bring top half of body through the middle, helping silks to move just below the hip bones Fold body in half (touch toes!), grab tails on outside of foot (careful not to remove any egg beater wraps) Slide hands down the tails to give enough space for your legs toContinue reading “Scorpion”
Twisted Knee Climb
Split silks, grab poles, pike up Place backs of knees on one pole, placing silk securely in the knee pit, squeeze strong Re-grab both hands higher and together on the free pole Hole the free pole strong, release the bottom knee, pull up, swivel hips towards pole, re-grab pole with free knee above (and inContinue reading “Twisted Knee Climb”
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