Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls

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Level 2

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Infinite Rolls

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Forward and backward rolls from an Inside Seatbelt support on aerial sling are so much fun. They are definitely a favorite of many of our aerial sling students. In a Seatbelt wrap, we can roll forwards or backwards and always end up where we started, so these are sometimes also called Infinity Rolls. This move is very versatile and it can be comboed in a lot of different ways. This rolling move on sling can also be styled in a lot of different ways, for example, adding split legs or changing the tempo.

Our aerial sling tutorial video covers tips and progressions for forward and backward rolls in an inside seatbelt support. There are many ways to get into this support, and we offer detailed instruction for many different entries to Inside Seatbelt linked on our tutorial page.

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Building Blocks

Some of the most important aerial sling skills, related movements, and prerequisites from our aerial video tutorial library that students should be very comfortable doing to succeed at Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls.

TEACHING TOOLS

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial sling skill Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls and detailed directions on how to fix these problems to make the skill look and feel easy.

Related Aerial Drills

These similar aerial sling skills and aerial drills are helpful to troubleshoot and help with problems. Students don't need to have mastered the Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls 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 Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls. They can be used as part of the ground warm up or as part of the aerial class teaching progression.

Aerial Sling Variations

These are different variations of Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls. 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 sling choreography.

Planning Ahead

Next Steps

These are the next steps we teach to our aerial sling students after they’re comfortable with Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls. The next steps can be started right away and they lead toward specific future goals which are often the most advanced aerial sling skills.

Future Goals

These are some of the more advanced sling skills that build on the strength and control taught in Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Sequences

Aerial Sling Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial sling sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Inside Seatbelt: Forward and Backward Rolls. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.

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