Angel: Hip Press

Angel Hip Press Aerial Hoop Video Tutorial Beginner Lyra Online Class
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Angel Hip Press on Aerial Hoop is a nice way to stylize an Angel or a knee hang and add a little drama to a basic shape. Our students love how simple this skill is and how great it looks on video and pictures. There are two main variations. One is with the free leg in front of the hoop and the other is with the free leg behind the hoop. Then within these two variations there are additional minor variations. This tutorial will cover all of these variations.

Angel Hip press is such a nice simple skill that students really enjoy it. This skill can be a great option for filling in a few minutes of empty class time at the end of class because it is such a simple yet pleasant skill.

Become an Aerial Fit Online member to access the video for Angel: Hip Press. This in-depth video will explain how to properly train this skill. It also includes cross references to the most important Building Blocks, Common Mistakes, Related Drills, Ground Drills, Variations, Next Steps and Sequences.

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Building Blocks & Prerequisites

Some of the most important aerial hoop skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Angel: Hip Press.

Teaching Tools

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial hoop skill Angel: Hip Press and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.

Related Aerial Drills

These similar aerial hoop skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Angel: Hip Press 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 Angel: Hip Press. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.

Aerial Hoop Variations

These are different variations of Angel: Hip Press. 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 hoop choreography.

Planning Ahead

Next Steps

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

Future Goals

These are some of the more advanced hoop skills that build on the strength and control taught in Angel: Hip Press. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Sequences

Aerial Hoop Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial hoop sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Angel: Hip Press. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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