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Thigh Hitch, also sometimes called Hip Hitch, is an important support to be comfortable with because many transitions lead into it and there are many ways to build on it. In a Thigh Hitch the fabric is wrapped right up at the very top of the thigh, and the live end and the tail cross each other to form support.
A Thigh Hitch is similar to a Hip Key but there are a few key differences, not only in where the tail is placed but also in how the body needs to be positioned to lock it in securely. This video covers entering a Thigh Hitch from the ground, from a Hip Key, and from a Same Side Knee Hook.
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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 Thigh Hitch.
These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial silks skill Thigh Hitch and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.
These similar aerial silks skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the 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?".
These are some of our favorite ground drills for aerialists for Thigh Hitch. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.
These are different variations of 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.
These are the next steps we teach to our aerial silks students after they’re comfortable with 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.
These are some of the more advanced silks skills that build on the strength and control taught in Thigh Hitch. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.
These are aerial silks sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Thigh Hitch. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.
