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Level: Basic / Intermediate
Description
A charming spin where the dancer hooks one ankle over the opposite leg, forming a crossed-leg "martini glass" shape while rotating around the pole.
Muscles Used
Typical Use
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Forearms
- Core
Common Mistakes
- Flow choreography
- Spin pole sequences
- Beginner–intermediate combos
Safety Notes
- Legs not crossing tightly
- Dropping hips
- Over-gripping
Start slow on static before trying on spin.
Variations
Anecdotes / Trivia
- Martini to back hook
- Martini to chair spin
- Extended-leg martini
Named for the elegant, stemmed silhouette the legs create.