This washing machine is almost identical to the one called Dust Buster, but there’s one key difference that I find important. The transition from the reverse straddle throne to side star is much simpler here than in the Dust Buster—the flyer just drops their hand into the base’s closer hand and turns onto the base’s foot into side star.
In the Dust Buster, the initial strong twisting movement can be challenging for many, especially if spinal mobility is limited. Personally, I really like THIS version, because with the simplified movement, I can perform it with ease. (I can do the Dust Buster too—just not as effortlessly!)
Mito FlyingMonkey the author of the Ninja Throne
Ninja Throne with Nuad Balance
Used Poses
Reverse Straddle Throne
The flyer sits on the base’s legs, facing away, with their legs locked around the base’s legs from behind. It’s a beginner pose, simple and …
Inside Star
This is the most popular, simplest, and easiest to execute of the four side stars. The flyer faces the base, with their upper body positioned …
Used Transitions
From Reverse Straddle Throne to Inside Star
This transition appears in various forms in different washing machines, depending on how the hands are used. It’s worth watching the videos to see how …
Reverse Bird Tic-toc
This movement swings from one side of Inside Star to the other, like a tic-toc, using Reverse Bird as a bridge. Inside star transition via …
From Inside Star to Reverse Straddle Throne
This is a very interesting transition! There are two possible directions to move out of side star. Looking at the flyer’s perspective: in the first …
Similar washing machine: Dust Buster
Ninja Throne is a little easier
Dust Buster
This popular washing machine was created by Lux and Daniel Scott. It combines back throne and side star, alternating between …
Referenced videos
Ninja Throne Variation
I’ve known and practiced the Ninja Throne washing machine for a long time, but I recently came across a video …
Other Straddle Throne based Flows
Whirly Gig – Carousel
Whirly Gig is one of the best-known throne rotation washing machines.Some people refer to it as Carousel, but essentially they …
Reverse Merry Go Round
This is a reversed throne variation inspired by the classic Mary Go Round. Jacob Brown and Debbie Collis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWFS8BHxZuY Used …
Merry Go Round
Straddle throne is a special pose, as there are several washing machines that both start and end in this position. …
Reverse Straddle Throne Walk
Playing with 3 bases and 3 flyersJacob Brown Round and round we go — only in perfect sync! The bases lie …
4 Thinkers – a Special Throne Rotation
4 Thinkers is a very exciting washing machine. Essentially, it’s a transition from straddled throne to reverse straddle throne on …
Ninja Throne Variation
I’ve known and practiced the Ninja Throne washing machine for a long time, but I recently came across a video …




