LAUNCHED: FEBRUARY 3, 2015
THE PROMPT:
Even though we had been doing this in the studio on cold days for as long as I can remember, it wasn’t until a workshop with Oona K. in 2012 that I saw it utilized as a creative pole play in the classroom (search YT for “Pole Skating” on UPA).
I’ve loved the floor connection and refinement qualities of this footwork ever since! (And a pole skating clip I shared on Finding Your Freestyle from last week @jolenetheresa revived an interest for me to pose it as a freestyle challenge focus!)
I love doing it in big static spins, infinitely long spin pole combos and play, and also gliding over the toe in heels! So your challenge, should you choose to accept it (and tag a buddy to join you!) show us your #POLESKATING! Socks and covered toes yield the least friction (so, the most SLIDE and SLIP!), you can also play barefoot or in heels for an extra challenge! Spin pole is easier to play with, static pole more physical!
LET’S GET SKATING, it’s Winter so why not!