Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance

Silks

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Level 2

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Keys
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A Russian squat can be used to transition directly into a Thigh Hitch on aerial silks. This is a quick and simple transition that can also help aerial silk students at all levels make connections between similar skills. Our aerial silks tutorial video covers instruction for getting into a Thigh Hitch on the same side of the body as the Russian, and on the opposite side of the body as the Russian.

Aerial silk students often make connections and understand fabric theory better when these type of transitions are taught and explored with a sense of curiosity on aerial silks.

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Building Blocks & Prerequisites

Some of the most important aerial silks skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance.

Teaching Tools

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial silks skill Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.

Related Aerial Drills

These similar aerial silks skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance to work on these related skills and drills. These drills may help your students make important connections and answer the question "What am I doing wrong?".

Ground Drills for Aerialists

These are some of our favorite ground drills for aerialists for Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.

Aerial Silks Variations

These are different variations of Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance. Students should be very comfortable with the current skill before working on these different or more advanced variations. They can be used for further exploration, managing students with different levels and adding variety to aerial silks choreography.

Planning Ahead

Next Steps

These are the next steps we teach to our aerial silks students after they’re comfortable with Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance. The next steps can be started right away and they lead toward specific future goals which are often the most advanced aerial silks skills.

Future Goals

These are some of the more advanced silks skills that build on the strength and control taught in Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Sequences

Aerial Silks Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial silks sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Thigh Hitch: Russian Entrance. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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