3.4 Stalls

While a spinning orbit looks like a solar eclipse, stalls are another way of creating a simple optical illusion for the audience. A stall is when you stop the orbit from spinning or moving in some way while keeping tension built up. There are many variations and locations where a stall can be performed including the arm, chest, mouth, and chin.

The Move [How to]:

Where You've Seen This:

Why You Need to Know It:

Orbiters are constantly changing the speed of the orbit and their bodies throughout a light show. Because the orbit is always spinning, stopping the orbit on a body part offers a change of pace, which can be trippy if placed correctly. You can even stall it on people in the audience!

Who Uses It:

Orion, eLockz, Pharaoh, Puddles, 

Variations: Hat Stall, Chest Stall, Mouth Stall, Chin Stall, Prop Maniuplation


Now that you've mastered the basics, you can move onto Intermediate Moves!

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Written By: Sean (Ninja)
Last Updated 9/18/2016