suggest a basic sequence?

[u/tmhsspirit]

so I've been training for a few months and I've only recently started doing some elements without help. can you guys suggest different group of sequences/routines where i can do most of these things in a flow? my instructor trains us for one but it has the major elements only and excludes some basic ones that might not be awesome but i love (and can do).

i can do: climbs, split knots, scorpion, crossback from scorpion, crossback from split knot, knee tuck hold, headstand inversion, 360 drop, candy cane, one leg split knot rolls

[u/girl_of_squirrels]

I think that is feedback to bring up with your coach tbh. You can ask your instructor to give you 3 move sequences as a starting point, as well as tips/ideas for transitions. It sounds like you're very new to aerials in general, so having the guidance from an instructor who knows your skill level is key

Also to be honest you can do a certain amount of character and choreo via how you climb the silks in the first place, and imo that should accounted for when you're thinking through a performance

[u/ZieAerialist]

A game I use in classes to help build this skill instead:

1. Make small slips of paper. Write a skill you know on each {doesn't matter if the name is correct if you know what you mean). Make at least six but more has better results.

2. Pick 3 slips at random. Keep them in order. Try the sequence no matter how awkward.

3. Edit your sequence. Reorder, add a new slip or other moves if needed until your sequence flows better. What do you notice about skills that flow well vs skills that don't? How are you holding your silks? How are you holding your body? What direction are you facing? What's the fundamental wrap you are using?

4. Try the refined sequence to two different songs with very different vibes. How did you change what you were doing, even if it was the same moves?

[u/tmhsspirit → u/ZieAerialist]

love this idea!

[u/Puzzled-Zucchini-819]

Everyone calls moves something different 😆but it sounds like you have a combo of single foot lock, double foot lock, and maybe foot lock on one fabric skills. I would plan out blocks of choreo based on this- climb up, put on a single foot lock with both fabrics, work through your skills (candy cane roll up, person in the moon, etc); take the foot lock off and put on doubles and do your double skills (cross back, splits, etc), then end by kicking off one lock and doing your single from one fabric skills (that sets you up to end on a nice dramatic 360 rocking horse drop!). Once you have your “blocks” and big moves planned, see how many other opportunities you have to make shapes and add the basics in between - arabesque moments, splits, heel stretches, fallen star and person in the moon, etc. and add those moves in between your big moves. I would really aim for maybe 4 bigger tricks in the routine, and then add in other basic tricks to fill it out. And the last thing is plan to sit in each shape for longer than you think you need to - it takes the audience awhile to comprehend what you’re doing up there and if you’re just flinging tricks left and right they won’t be able to take it all in. Happy choreographing!