Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch

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Silks

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Level 2

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Climbs
Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch Aerial Silks Intermediate Climbs Video Tutorial
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Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch is a classic move that we coach with attention to detail, to help our students gain height in the climb and set them up for success with other related moves. Our teaching tips focus on making this climb efficient and at the same time building good aerial habits for all the fun skills that come after.

We typically teach this climb at the beginning of our intermediate level, once students have a strong straddle up with energy to spare. It should be studied in relation to Opposite Side Climb to Hip Key, to understand the fabric theory behind it. The body positioning in each climb is a little bit different however, because to lock in a thigh hitch requires slightly different alignment than locking in a hip key.

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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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch.

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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch 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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch 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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch. 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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch. 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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch. 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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch. 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 Same Side Climb to Thigh Hitch. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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