One-handed moves?

Elektra Vallens started this discussion · 4/12/2012

I'm looking for recommendations for moves you can practice without using one hand. Two days ago I sprained my left thumb (came down on it wrong doing a gemini mount - http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/385/gemini-mount/), meaning I am now injured again, and won't be able to use my left hand to grip anything for a few weeks. I've had to cancel the aerial hoop class I was going to start next week, and probably won't be able to pole properly for about a month. Aargh! I plan to try to use my injury recovery time to increase my cardio and flexibility training, but it would also be great if I could pole even a little during this time. I've wracked my brain for moves I can do using just one hand, but only come up with so much. I would really appreciate any suggestions, no matter how silly or hard! (I sense I may be practicing a one-arm inversion to elbow grip ayesha very soon...)

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5 replies

eitoile · 4/12/2012
Teddy (and there seems to be a range of 'Teddy' moves: <A HREF="http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/?q=teddy">http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/?q=teddy</A>;) Yogini (<A HREF="http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/?q=yogini"; http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/?q=yogini</A>;) Rocketman (<A HREF="http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/172/rocketman/">; http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/172/rocketman/ </A>) One handed spins, e.g. flying body spiral / reverse grab (<A HREF="http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/171/reverse-grab/">; http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/171/reverse-grab/</A>;)
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heathalynne · 4/12/2012
I heard Carolyn Chiu does a one-handed invert into chopper. So its possible. Lol. However how many else can do it too, umm... Lol! Hope you recover quickly. It's difficult to adjust to injuries.
Elektra Vallens · 4/12/2012
Can't believe I'm asking this, but do you know if the one hand to chopper is same hand, same side hip hold, or opposite side hip hold? I can do a one hand invert, but the balance is difficult, and I can't imagine how you could get into a chopper from it, on either side.
heathalynne · 4/12/2012
I asked my friend who she taught. Inside arm, same side hip hold AND from a side climb.... O_o Carolyn said as you're inverting, angle your legs towards the pole (yep, my friend failed along with everyone else. Lol). I have yet to try this.
Legend · 4/13/2012
Oh that sucks!! so sorry :( but I love your atittude, looking it as an opportunity to practice diferent things :) I have a one-handed invert to chopper here: https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4e7ca30b-c51c-4e2a-8f34-03fc0ac37250 ; at about 0,25s if it helps. If you need any pointers let me know. other suggestions.. maybe embraces? elbow shoulder mounts, elbow ayshas (from the floor so you dont have to use your hand much to climb and invert), or maybe even who knows, you may come up with new tricks ;)