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  Posted by SlowLearnerScottish on July 22, 2013 at 2:23 pm

  Sorry if this has been done to death – couldn't see a forum specifically about this.

  How do you deal with the hip dip in jade?  I find when I get past the 90 degree leg position my hips/bum change position and i lose my grip.

  What's the best way to deal with this?

  Thanks 🙂 x

  portableninja replied 11 years, 4 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  portableninja

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  July 22, 2013 at 2:41 pm

  Remember to use your arm too. A basic jade split is like basic scorpio and gemini – you are using your underarm and side body to hold yourself in place, not just the inner thigh. Gripping with just the inner thigh is a more advanced version of jade and is more difficult.

  Basic:
  http://images.quickblogcast.com/6/4/6/2/0/310038-302646/Cleo.jpg

  Advanced:
  http://www.poledance-paris.com/12_repertoire/images/planche03_fig26.jpg

  Veena has a floorwork lesson called the inverted floor split. It is basically a jade split done from a shoulder stand. I found that practicing this move really helped me get the hang of the balance in the split position. It made doing it on the pole easier. My jade isn't flat, but it's getting there.

  Good luck!

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