Arabesque

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Base Position: Standing base
Flyer Position: Standing flyer
Contact Point: Flyer on the knees of base

Description

Base 

  • Lean back with straight arms (this allows the flyer to lean forward and come into the counterbalance).
  • Do not grip close to the knee but higher as this may be hurtful.

Flyer 

  • Foot is parallel to the thigh of the base.
  • Lean forward.

Spotter 

  • Be close to the hips of the flyer.