Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap

Also known as:

Sleeper Entrance to Double Catcher’s

Silks

Level 2

Inverted Wrapped Skills

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The Sleeper Entrance into Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap is a surprising and clever way to set up for any skill that starts in that support. This video shows two variations, one that requires a strong straddle up in the air and one that does not.

We teach the easier variation of the Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap to students who are not yet straddling up in the air because the upright thigh squeeze is a dramatic and interesting shape.

We teach the variation that does require a strong straddle up to students who are working on skills from their double crucifix double thigh wrap already, and are comfortable and strong in their straddle ups in the air.

Either way this skill is a little mini-sequence all on its own.

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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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap.

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial silks skill Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap 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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap 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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap. 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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap. 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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap. 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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap. 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 Sleeper Entry to Double Crucifix Double Thigh Wrap. They are fun, creative, and challenge sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.