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”
Trapezoid Sequence
Split silks, straddle-invert, crochet one leg Drop free pole and wrap free leg to close, then wrap 3 more times with tail Hang and grab tail of wrapped leg, sliding hand along the tail Place top hand on free pole, join with tail of the wrapped leg, stretch body into an “X” shape, pose DropContinue reading “Trapezoid Sequence”
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”
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”
Airplane
Equal Footlocks (first half of video) or Eggbeaters (second half of video) Crossback Straddle-Invert (your choice of style) Sit up, bring legs together in pike, placing legs parallel with the poles Reach behind knees and grab poles Push toes towards ground, then straddle, pushing hips forward, arch, and pose (if using footlocks) Extra pose (ifContinue reading “Airplane”
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”
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