Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap

Sling

Level 3

Above the Loop

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The Same Side Crucifix and Same Side Leg Wrap on aerial sling are hybrid skills that are taken from aerial silks-world. Aerial students who have trained these type of inverted wrapped skills on aerial silks will find them familiar, but the differences can also sometimes be confusing because the loop at the bottom of the sling can change everything. Students who have not trained these type of skills on aerial silks are sometimes surprised at some of the challenges they present.

These classically beautiful higher level skills on aerial sling can take some practice and a good bit of preparation, but they are well worth it for the explorations that are possible and for the unique shapes students can discover once comfortable with them.

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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 Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap.

Common Mistakes & Solutions

These are the most common mistakes we see with students when they are learning how to do the aerial sling skill Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap 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 Same Side Crucifix & Same Side 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 Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap. 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 Same Side Crucifix & Same Side 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 sling choreography.

Next Steps

These are the next steps we teach to our aerial sling students after they’re comfortable with Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap. 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 Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap. They are not the next immediate steps, but rather long term planning goals.

Aerial Sling Sequences, Transitions and Combinations

These are aerial sling sequences, transitions, and combinations that include the aerial skill Same Side Crucifix & Same Side Wrap. They are fun, creative, and challenging sequences from our aerial video tutorial library.