Hip Key Thread Through

Silks

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Level 2

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Keys
Hip Key Thread Through Aerial Silks Intermediate Keys Video Tutorial

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Hip Key Thread Through is a common transition from a Hip Key that leads to many possibilities including a variety of drops and dives. This movement can be challenging and we teach it at the beginning of our intermediate level aerial silks classes.

This video covers two distinct entries to Hip Key Thread Through, the thread the leg through entry and the hook the knee above entry. We go over tips for making both entrances successful, and looking at and drilling the pathway on the ground.

Become an Aerial Fit Online member to access the video for Hip Key Thread Through. 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 Hip Key Thread Through.

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 Hip Key Thread Through 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 Hip Key Thread Through 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 Hip Key Thread Through. 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 Hip Key Thread Through. 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 Hip Key Thread Through. 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 Hip Key Thread Through. 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 Hip Key Thread Through. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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