Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle – Harder Version

Also known as:

Silks

Level 2

Footlocks

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Splits Roll Up to Crossback Straddle is a unique and surprising entry to Crossback Straddle, and there are two versions of this entrance that we teach; an easier version and a more challenging variation.

This more challenging entry can have the potential to put students into a pancaked Crossback Straddle, so we only teach it once students are very strong and consistent in their Crossback Straddle entries keeping their legs parallel to the floor. We teach this entry only after students have learned easier entrances to Crossback Straddle such as Basic Entry, Beeman Twist, Jacket Entry, and more, and once students are comfortable and consistent with their Split Roll Ups.

This entrance can also build fabric understanding of how skills connect, and how leg wraps can potentially become crucifix supports behind the back. This is a concept we use often in higher level skills such as Dancer Wrap to S Wrap and other related crucifix skills.

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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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version.

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial silks skill Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version 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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version 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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version. 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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version. 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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version. 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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version. 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 Splits Roll-Up to Crossback Straddle - Harder Version. They are fun, creative, and challenge sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.