Double move ideas on a stage pole

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Double move ideas on a stage pole

Posted by LizziePole on October 17, 2013 at 3:42 am

Hi everyone, I’m wondering if anyone has any ideas on doubles moves for on a stage pole. The height is proving to be the difficult thing, trying to use all the pole but having so much wobble at the top. It will also be static so can’t do any of the spinning moves where one person holds the other. And we’ve found there’s not enough height do to the one where someone’s inverted and holding the person below.
Anyone with suggestions? Anything is appreciated xxxx

Cariad replied 11 years, 8 months ago 4 Members · 9 Replies
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LizziePole

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October 17, 2013 at 4:04 am

I’ve been on the pole dance dictionary website coz they use a stage pole, but any other ideas would be good xx
chemgoddess1

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October 17, 2013 at 5:04 am

What stage pole are you using? I have done doubles on an X with no issue and I am 5'8". I would suggest watching Gravity Plays Favorites on youtube. They have a fairly short pole and do a ton of doubles stuff.
LizziePole

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October 17, 2013 at 12:25 pm

Thanks for theat chemgodess they use sometimes a really short pole, got some nice ideas there. Its just a shame you cant see more of them they only seem to use one routine with same combos. So if anyone else has any other links or ideas that would be great!
Koidragon

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October 17, 2013 at 12:52 pm

We do a lot of work in doubles (at the studio where I go) where only part of the pole is used, so that we can get used to having less space if we need to – things like top person in a flatline gemini or scorpio while holding the lower person's legs so they can do a deathlay/superman while holding the extended leg of the top… Or anything where the fly stands on the base (using balance and leverage) while the base holds a superman or leanback/layback… 🙂
Koidragon

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October 17, 2013 at 12:54 pm

These are two of my instructors by the way – once they get onto the static pole, they do a few things that could be done on a shorter pole, if that helps 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JO7WwtBrms
chemgoddess1

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October 17, 2013 at 5:48 pm

Just a side note, for the most part Michelle and Katie do not choreograph any of their routines. Every time you see them on stage it is freestyle.

Also look up the Head Over Heels troupe Dakota Fox and Bonnie Cozmo.
chemgoddess1

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October 17, 2013 at 5:52 pm

Stuff that can be done on short pole:

double inside leg hang, double layback, star gazer, front knee hook, numerous spins, pike/sit, death lay/plank, knee hold, sit/inverted V (person on top as the "pole"), inside leg hang/inverted splits
LizziePole

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October 18, 2013 at 6:18 am

Thanks guys for your help really appreciate it! Also wow! Your instructors are amazing!! Lots of ideas there 🙂 xxxx
Cariad

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October 19, 2013 at 2:12 am

Wow,I’ve watched a lot of doubles stuff but they are fantastic really impressive and clean tricks, wishing your studio was nearer the uk:-)