Belay Entrance from the X

Silks

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Level 2

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Belays
Belay Entrance from the X Aerial Silks Video Tutorial Intermediate Fabric Online Class

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Entering belay from a crossback straddle doesn’t require an inversion! In this video tutorial we cover several different extrances into the X, and how to get into a belay from there without inverting. Once you understand how this works, you can apply this same technique to any entrance to crossback straddle, just skip the inversion and stay upright to get there. That makes this a very versatile aerial silks skill that’s ripe for exploration and sequencing.

The Crossback Straddle Entrance into Belay is a classic aerial silks skill, and our Belay Entrance from the X makes it accessible to more students. Understanding the fabric theory at work is important as students progress in their study of aerial silks, and this skill is a good one to nerd out on with students or peers.

Become an Aerial Fit Online member to access the video for Belay Entrance from the X. 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 silks skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Belay Entrance from the X.

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 Belay Entrance from the X 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 Belay Entrance from the X 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 Belay Entrance from the X. 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 Belay Entrance from the X. 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 Belay Entrance from the X. 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 Belay Entrance from the X. 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 Belay Entrance from the X. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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