The transition begins in a Reverse Star, with the base and the flyer maintaining a secure hand-to-hand connection throughout the movement.
As the flyer leans backward with a straight, engaged body, the base removes one foot from beneath her shoulder and guides it onto her hips. Once the new point of support is established, he brings his second foot into position, completing the entry into a stable Reverse Back Bird.
The hand connection is maintained until the flyer is fully supported and balanced in the final pose. Releasing the hands only after the new position is secure makes the transition smoother, more controlled, and significantly more comfortable for both partners.
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Partner Acrobatics
Used Poses
Reverse Star
This is also a shoulderstand on feet pose, but here the flyer is positioned reversed on the base’s foot, facing backward. For the flyer to …
Reverse Back Bird
A rarely used pose, actually it is only used as a transition when connecting poses. It’s very similar to the whale, which is nicer and …
Referenced Videos
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