how to do a side aerial! | tips and tricks

lol i'm not a ~professional~ but this "how to do a side aerial for dancers" was really requested so i hope you enjoy!

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how to do a side aerial for dancers, tutorial, tips and tricks
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[mochimonster]

I got my side aerial when I was 10. I think these there are a few things that people overlook:
1.Put your force into jumping up and not forward
2.the arms are very important, they carry a lot of the momentum
3.The aerial is very trial and error, you have to find the correct position after a few attempts

[emmalin]

one of the best tips for aerials or any trick in general of just any dance move that requires focus is to breathe in before you do it (like breathing in when you plié or hurdle) then breathing out when you do the trick. even with turns and relevés just breathing out when you do it helps so much. this helped me get more height in my aerial

[ellagabryjelski]

wait im learning aerial right now at dance i- this is perfect timing

[lailaharvey]

Another tip is to fold the mat and jump off of that and keep going lower until you can get it on the floor that’s how I got mine

[hallienoelle]

I’m so close to my aerial at dance we are learning them and I can’t seem to get it but this is helping a lot thankssss

[ElizabethMckissick-kmhq]

This is like the only tutorial that helped me! I got it right after watching and adding those

[Livyy]

Hey! If you're still touching the ground even though you're not pressing your hands, here are some tips.
1. Some people find it helpful to hold something soft on your hands (scrunchies are good).
2. Film yourself and notice the mistakes.
3. A lot of people say to kick your feet hard in the air and keep your chest up, which is basically what you should do. But the easiest way to do an aerial is to do it like this: when you start to do an aerial, lower your chest while kicking your leg. This gives more space for your legs. As your back leg goes up in the air, lift your chest up. It gives you more space and power for your legs. I hope these were helpful!

[robloxadventures]

Thank you! I’m learning my aerial right now and I found a few videos so far that are great! Yours is my favorite because you have different cartwheel variations for us to try before doing it to help make it feel similar!

[alx]

You’re aerial is beautiful, I have mine but I’m just having trouble placing my arms to make it look cleaner and nice looking for the finish.

[jemmaskyeeeeeee]

I have my side aerial but my weak ankles and knees really arent helping me lol

[evelyn-fjwz]

thank u for thissss! can you do a la seconde turns next??

[LazyQueen]

Me: **not knowing almost anything about dancing**

Also me at 3am: **wants to learn how to do a side aerial**

[Ant_n_yu]

I just got my aerial but it’s hard to do it again I will def be using these tips

[jellyylei]

your aerial is gorgeous!! I'm a gymnast and i don't have mine yet. thank you for the video, I will keep trying and will update if I get it :))

[Casserole_Sweet]

I just recently got my aerial and this video helped a lot! The tip that I would give is to push very hard with your back leg. It will give you enough power to make it all the way around!

[bray_rae]

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[calliesrescues]

I have a great dive cartwheel, a great hurdle, and I can almost do one, but I put my hands on the ground less then a second!! But when I try I start off really good, but I always land on my side!!!!

[uh]

for me (I got it on the trampoline today, not on ground but I think I'm qualified to give my opinions) I did it into a foam pit, and tried to land on my feet- just getting the movement to not get yourself psyched out it good. then I tried it on a trampoline, and landed it! I tried it on the ground and fell on my ankles, but yeah. so.
also- I put my arms in front of me. For ME, it's easier, because sometimes I land and put my hands down while they're still in like fists. it helps for me, but everyone is different. on a trampoline, I can just hurdle into it, but on a tumble track I take 2 steps then hurdle.

Skills to have: (at least what I have)
-Middle splits (really helps to have flexible legs)
-Round off (because of the power in it)
-Handstand block (helps for the bounce if that makes sense?)
-Cartwheel block (not necessary, but REALLY encouraged)

I do NOT have a dive cartwheel and I find them harder than actual aerials.

Steps:
Into a foam pit
Try and land it on your feet. you can put your hands down at the end, but make sure that you are in the air until about when your feet land.
Once done, try on a trampoline. Personally, I just went for it. Now that you have the correct movement, send it REALLY HARD and you'll have it, or at least most of it. Don't get too high, try and do it long/sorta high and fast.
(This is about where I'm at) get it so that it's VERY consistent. you want to be able to land it at least 8/10 times before trying it on the floor. if you try it before you're ready (like I did) you won't be able to get it. use mats and try on a soft, absorbent surface like a mattress or mat or air track before doing it.
That's all I have!
-hazel

[karenmcelvaney]

I don’t know how to do it yet but I learn

[sofiesbnita]

I didn’t have my Ariel at all but after watching this I was like “Wow. I’m so close it’s just a mental thing”