S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory

Silks

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Level 2

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Fabric Theory
S Wrap and Z Wrap Aerial Silks Theory Video Tutorial Intermediate Fabric Online Class

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S Wrap and Z Wrap are very similar aerial silk wraps but in a way they are also opposite of each other. Understanding how wraps work is key to a safe, sustainable, and creative aerial silks practice, and this tutorial covers the theory of these two wraps including how they relate to each other.

When you see an aerial silks skill or sequence with one of these wraps, we encourage you to think about how different movements or actions would affect the support, and why the skills and transitions work the way that they do. Be sure to explore the skills cross-referenced on this page for more insight and study of S Wrap and Z Wrap supports.

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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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory.

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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory 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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory 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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory. 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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory. 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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory. 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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory. 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 S Wrap and Z Wrap Theory. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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