Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry

Sling

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Level 2

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Open Fabric

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This classic split outside the open fabric cocoon is a really magical looking aerial sling skill that always gets a great audience response when it’s included in a performance. The High Kick Entry into this Cocoon Split Outside the Fabric is a quick way to get in and out of the split, but there are some important details to keep in mind that will make it work consistently. Our aerial sling tutorial video for teachers covers important cues that explain how and why this works, as well as common mistakes to avoid including understanding why they happen and how to avoid them.

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Building Blocks

Some of the most important aerial sling skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry.

TEACHING TOOLS

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial sling skill Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.

Related Aerial Drills

These similar aerial sling skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry 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 Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.

Aerial Sling Variations

These are different variations of Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry. 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 sling choreography.

Planning Ahead

Next Steps

These are the next steps we teach to our aerial sling students after they’re comfortable with Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry. The next steps can be started right away and they lead toward specific future goals which are often the most advanced aerial sling skills.

Future Goals

These are some of the more advanced sling skills that build on the strength and control taught in Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Sequences

Aerial Sling Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial sling sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Cocoon Split Outside: High Kick Entry. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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