This washing machine moves in a continuous circular flow. There are no real stopping points, which makes it difficult to break down into distinct poses, as each position is essentially part of a transition.
While learning, it can be helpful to pause at certain points, but once it becomes smooth, the movement flows endlessly—like a mill wheel turning round and round.
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Used Poses
Back bird
Back bird “doe-legged”, i.e. the flyer draws in one leg bent and the other leg extended Flyer lets go of his hands and feet and …
Low Foot-2-hand
Low foot-to-hand: The base’s elbow is on the ground, closely next to their body, with the forearm vertical. The flyer keeps their body straight and …
Straddle Bat
The flyer hangs in a straddle. Her legs are heavy, that’s how she holds herself up. The base keeps the toes inward…Here are several ways …
Used Transitions
From Back bird to Straddle Bat
Base’s arms outstretched, flyer’s hands bent next to her ears, holding hands. Flyer begins to raise her legs in a straddle, while the base sole …
From Straddle Bat to Low Foot-to-Hand
This is the move where the flyer threads through the base’s legs. It’s a dynamic and elegant transition that requires good coordination between base and …
From Low Foot-2-Hand to Back Bird
Base brings his legs behind the flyer’s back, while gently guiding the flyer’s legs forward. Flyer sits on the foot of the base, base releases …
