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Chair Freeze

Intermediate · 4/10

The chair freeze is a stylish freeze that uses side balance and body tension. It is a common bridge between beginner freezes and more advanced freeze combinations.

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Chair Freeze

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Difficulty breakdown

Difficulty is not only about strength. Balance, risk, coordination, and style all change how hard a move is.

Strength
5
Flexibility
4
Balance
6
Coordination
5
Risk
3
Technique
5
Endurance
4
Style
7

Prerequisites

  • Baby freeze
  • Side balance
  • Core control

Common mistakes

  • Not placing the elbow securely
  • Dropping the hips
  • Looking uncomfortable instead of controlled

What to notice

Look at the side balance, hip position, and leg shape. A clean chair freeze should look stable and intentional, especially when it comes out of footwork or connects into another freeze.

Variations

Ways this move can change.

Basic chair freeze

Open chair

Chair to baby freeze

Chair to airchair progression

Chair freeze with leg shape