NessaJa started this discussion ·
Hey all... I was watching a video of Nicole the pole Williams and she was showing how to do this move called the catapult, but I can't find this move anywhere... Soo I was wondering if any of you lovely people could tell me if it has any other names ? Thanks :)
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Veena ·
Do you have a link to the move?
Or maybe try to describe it? :-) I don't know it either based on that name.
NessaJa ·
I can't find it on YouTube to be able to post a link but hopefully this is ok :)
From the description it almost sounds like what she does after the knee hold in this video (about 2:20 in) http://www.accesshollywood.com/nicole-williams-gravity-defying-pole-dance-moves_video_1807937
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Some screen shots, sorry the aren't very good but hopefully it helps shed some light
NessaJa ·
Looks like what she does at about 1:18 in this video :) http://youtu.be/a4BkeBsmn-g
OK, now I understand. All she is doing is a grounded entry into butterfly and then taking it all the way over.
In that second video she takes it to a shoulder dismount.
NessaJa ·
Ohh ok awesome :) thank you
Veena ·
Yep what Chem said!
NessaJa ·
Thank you :)
Michelle Stanek does it in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnBmTUzxlT8 around the 6:20 mark. I've been trying to figure out how to do it!
NessaJa ·
Oh cool ta :) I can do it, no where near as pretty in these videos. It kinda feels like it won't work til you actually bite the bullet and do it. I'll try and post a video soon :p but be warned my video wont be neat and tidy hahahaha
I didn't know that combo had a name. I wonder if it wasn't Felix first introducing it in her 2010 Worlds performance. I tried it back then and it's scarier than it looks since you have to allow for a little drop when trowing the shoulder over to the other side of the pole. I've not tried the cupid entry that Michelle stanek did, but it's the same principle. You can see Felix do it two times before she comes down from the pole starting 4:25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5uhg3HIk4
NessaJa ·
I think it looks super cool...and I have a nice little bruise now from trying it :p
korinne ·
It is really scary! David Owen does a great job teaching it.
I learned it as catapult from a grounded Cupid. You have to get that shoulder around the pole, and it IS a bit scary higher up....because once you place that bottom hand in gun finger position and start taking your chest down? You have to commit.
It's in my video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gLTEFvaND0 just after 4 mins. I'm pretty sure it was Felix who inspired me on this one Twisted grip on the hand under the knee allows the shoulder to slide through the gap more easily. Don't stretch the bottom hand too low, so you can use it to give you some space, and throw the pole behind your head.
NessaJa ·
Love it! I can't wait til I'm anywhere near as strong and flowy as you are. Thanks for the vid. :)
