Single Crucifix from the Ground

Also known as:

Around the Back Hold

Silks

Level 1

Misc

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Single Crucifix From the Ground, also sometimes called Around the Back Hold, is our beginner students’ first introduction to a support behind the back that’s held in place with the bottom arm. We refer to a crucifx as when the fabric crosses the back from one side of the torso to the other. We start teaching this from the ground for our newer students, and they’ll take it to the air later.

We often teach this skill in combination with skills like Crucifix Arabesque where the support is behind the back but held in place with a leg. This skill requires a strong wrist and shoulder and should be practiced with intention to keep the joints safe.

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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 Single Crucifix from the Ground.

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial silks skill Single Crucifix from the Ground 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 Single Crucifix from the Ground 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 Single Crucifix from the Ground. 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 Single Crucifix from the Ground. 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.

Next Steps

These are the next steps we teach to our aerial silks students after they’re comfortable with Single Crucifix from the Ground. 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 Single Crucifix from the Ground. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Aerial Silks Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial silks sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Single Crucifix from the Ground. They are fun, creative, and challenge sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.