Aerial Tutorial - How to do an Aerial - Cartwheels to Aerials

[missjayceedancer6]

i had my aerial before i had a no handed cartwheel

[Blackandblubeauties]

2:09 Doing the runs...

Jk, this helped me alot!

[123RockstarGurl]

Can you please do a video on how to do an aerial on the trampoline? :-)

[QuarterHorses007]

I still can't seem not to put my hands down.

[morgans9917]

that is helping me a lot thanks guys

[TheToriAndCiaraShow]

Here's a tip if you keep putting you hands down last second- Try putting a hoodie/jacket on, and put your hands in the pockets. Worked for me. Good luck, hope it helps!

[cebieber6]

i almost hav my aerial from just like an hour of practice. and this was b4 i wached this vid

[KewlKiddRoxx]

Ah i cant even cartwheel!!

How long did it take to get so flexible?

Btw nice vid!(:

[fitforafeast]

@KewlKiddRoxx thx - you get more flexible by stretching every day

[KewlKiddRoxx]

Omg!!! I cant even get a cartwheel down):

How long did it take you to get so flexible???

Btw nice vid!(:

[littlemissme260]

you guys rock but just so u know i dont think u should be recomending grass as a soft place imagin landng on your face straight in to the dirt??!!

[BlackkPriddy]

Thankz alot !! This really helped !!

[OMGiLoveFitforafeast]

I Cant Seem To Make my hands not touch the ground. I could already do a half aerial,

like i run into a cartwheel but i let go and i manage to land,but i cant let go in the middle of it,

Ill post a vid if you didint understand :)

[fitforafeast]

@OMGiLoveFitforafeast just keep trying & try to wait just a split second more each time before putting your hands down

[cookiesandpuding098]

Thank! It really helped me learn

[reka3025]

fitforafeast sooooooooooo so sooooooooooooooo cachy

[infinityandbeyond8]

what do you mean you need heightt?

[fitforafeast]

@infinityandbeyond8 you need to go up for aerials - cartwheels you only go over

[IloveBubbleGumxox]

Do you stretch every day or just a few days of the week because your so flexible ? xx

[fitforafeast]

@IloveBubbleGumxox we stretch at dance all the time - about 5 days a week

[456whateva]

I always went up on my cartwheels...I guess that's why I'm watching this tutorial

[KazmosisTV]

shase? hahahaha love your vids btw

[TheAwesomepeace]

I sware on the little video thing that was Katrina.

[fitforafeast]

@TheAwesomepeace yes - that was her doing her acro solo - you can see it on our channel

[TheAwesomepeace]

I sware on the little video thing that was Katrina.

[pinkdreamer1000]

how?! ur so flexible!

[fitforafeast]

@pinkdreamer1000 lots of stretching!

[funitized]

hey katrina and sloane.

could u plz add me as a contact?

[purpledolphin100]

You guys should be in dance moms ;) I live right down the street from that studio actually

[purpledolphin100]

You guys should go audition for dance mons ;) I live right down the street from that studio lol

[beeckyyxo]

@purpledolphin100 oh my god. dance moms isn't the only good studio in the world. there are much better studios out there. i mean, they're great, but, still. just sayin.

[ForeverKelly09]

@purpledolphin100 really? haha i LOVE dance moms!

[GiannaTrogiOfficial]

Are you guys sisters?

[fitforafeast]

@GiannaTrogiOfficial no just friends

[bubblepopz123]

no matter how hard i try i always put my hands down, and i try counting and whipping my leg! please help!! thank you!!

[fitforafeast]

@bubblepopz123 bend going into them & try to push higher up

[bubblepopz123]

@fitforafeast bend my knees?? if possible, could you make a video of you teaching somebody how, i really think that will help alot of people :):):)

[fitforafeast]

@bubblepopz123 you need to push off the ground to get upward momentum - to do that, you need to bend your legs first

[gymnastics641]

thanks this really helped me!

[jessieloveluv]

okay so i think i could do it if i tried, but i'm just to afraid to do it wth no hands...help me get the moementum

[fitforafeast]

@jessieloveluv practice faster cartwheels - those help

[sarafox777]

do you have any tricks on how not to do an aerial

[anna71959]

nice job in one of your videos you helped me learn a one handed cartwheel thanks you guys ROCK!

[123RockstarGurl]

I keep on putting my hands down plz tell me how I can stop doing this!!!

[nylealovesJB]

I can't land it

[heartofkarate]

Both of u guys r in 8th grade?

[fitforafeast]

@heartofkarate yes

[bubblepopz123]

Thanks for responding and thanks im getting closer and im really glad you guys answer all my questions!! Thank you guys so much you both are amazing dancers! :)

[acrostunts101]

Where did u get the mat?

[funitized]

Wow this vid was amazing!i wanna leran how 2 do an areial, but i can only do a handstand... Will that help fitforafeast?

[fitforafeast]

@funitized cartwheels help more

[funitized]

@fitforafeast

i cant do cartweels ... but ill c ur vid... do handstands have anything 2 do with cartweels?

the only thing i CAN do is dance... im gr8 at that and handstands.

[funitized]

@fitforafeast

i cant do cartweels ... but ill c ur vid... do handstands have anything 2 do with cartweels?

[fitforafeast]

@funitized just that they both use some arm strength

[funitized]

@fitforafeast do handstands have anything 2 do with cartweels?



[funitized]

@fitforafeast o ok thx ill try doing cartweels

[funitized]

@fitforafeast

could u plz add me as a contact?

[fitforafeast]

@funitized cartwheels help more

[happyfeet1241]

Omg!!! This video helped me get mine!! Go ln my channel an whatch my video!! Thanks to u guys and my teacher!! An yes in the video i do spell aerials "arials"

[supdawgs6498]

do you absolutely have to know how to do a one handed cartwheel? i can do a perfect cartwheel though.

[fitforafeast]

@supdawgs6498 it just helps to get used to not having hands down there

[dancesingactgymnast]

Would running and landing on an air mattress first, work?

[fitforafeast]

@dancesingactgymnast not sure - but they are easier on a trampoline, but then you have to relearn them on the ground

[heartofkarate]

@fitforafeast what grades r u guys in?

[fitforafeast]

@heartofkarate gr 8

[ExtremeWalkers]

@fitforafeast wait , both of you?

[fitforafeast]

@ExtremeWalkers yes (kat skipped an early grade)

[fitforafeast]

@ExtremeWalkers yes (kat skipped an early grade)

[Burningdancer7]

this video is really helpful glad there are actually people who give step by step instructions instead of some crazy daredevil trying to teach people. o yes and i am a guy trying to learn how to do a back handspring and an aerial. if you could plz let me know of any good stretches to do.

[fitforafeast]

@Burningdancer7 bridges are actually great for stretching the back - we also have a back stretches vid, warm up stretches & stretches for the splits on our channel

[Burningdancer7]

this video is really helpful glad there are actually people who give step by step instructions instead of some crazy daredevil trying to teach people. o yes and i am a guy trying to learn how to do a back handspring and an aerial. if you could plz let me know of any good stretches to do.

[Chloooooooooe]

I can do a cartwheel and a 1 handed cartwheel but when I try to do an aerial I always put my hands down after 1 second. Is there a special trick you can do like starting from something higher or somehting? Also, how long does it circa take to get your aerial if you practice 3 times a week?

[fitforafeast]

@Chloooooooooe hard to say how long it will take - depends how close you are now. You can practice on a trampoline, but kind of have to relearn it on the ground - work on pushing off, using your arms & getting more height - don't worry about putting your arms down (better safe than sorry) Just try to wait an extra second each time before you do

[evette1919]

are aerials illegal in middle school cheerleading? a girl who isn't on our schools team (and i want to try out for the school team) told me they're illegal but i don't think they are are they?

[fitforafeast]

@evette1919 not sure - it probably varies from school board to school board

[VampireCrazyAngelz]

Is Katrina left handed?

[VampireCrazyAngelz]

is

Katrina left handed?

[fitforafeast]

@VampireCrazyAngelz no

[VampireCrazyAngelz]

is katrina left handed?

[JBpeacexx]

its a really bad idea to try to do an ariel in the house because i did it in the house and i broke my toe..........0_o

[acrostunts101]

Where did u get the mat?

[OuranMoronAnimeFreak]

Do you have to be flexible to do tht kind of cartwheel because I'm dieing to try that, but I'm just too afriad.

[ballet901ami]

cute!

[cheekymonkeys17]

you guys make it look soo easy...do you have any tips for beginner aeiral/branee learners?

[fitforafeast]

@cheekymonkeys17 make sure you can do a fast cartwheel & helps if you have your 1 handed cartwheel

[cheekymonkeys17]

@fitforafeast thanks!

[OfficialAlexChannel]

i just tried it and it worked...easy not expert

[airsoft77671]

i dont think im pushing off hard enough do you have any tips for my height and that sort of things?

[fitforafeast]

@airsoft77671 really bend going into it and use your arms to help you get height - speed helps too - just have your hands ready to put down if you need them

[bubblepopz123]

when ever i do an aerial i get scared and put my arms down i try the second counting technique, how close should you be to the ground??

[fitforafeast]

@bubblepopz123 try to get as much height as you can -use your arms to get upward momentum but then keep your hands ready to put down if you need to

[bubblepopz123]

furthest i get is the run and hop

[bubblepopz123]

affiashly



[bubblepopz123]

how come i can do a spli but when i try it in the air i cant and im really good at my splits on the ground!!!?

[fitforafeast]

@bubblepopz123 it is harder to do in the air because you have to lift your legs - on the ground you just press down. practicing your oversplits and getting height in your jumps helps

[bubblepopz123]

can you give me some tips for whipping my foot please??? my goal is to do one in my group dance recital!!!!! PLEASE HEPL ME!!!!!

[fitforafeast]

@bubblepopz123 try practicing fast cartwheels to get your foot around quickly

[megpop808]

Wow u guys are great gymnasts!! How long have u been takin gymnastics?

[fitforafeast]

@megpop808 since 4/5 years old

[smileyfaceyay112233]

i cant even do a cartwheel:(

[1969cal]

I am really close on my aerial. One question? How do you keep your arms up

[katiab30]

Nicely explained! I like how you broke down the steps & the demo'ed them - you girls would be great coaches! :-)

[bethbogue]

I tried it the first time. And I got 2 seconds then next I did it I'm so happy!

[jubbles01]

thanks for the reply and one more thing i forgot to mention is that im 14 so do u think ill still be able to get the aerial??

[fitforafeast]

@jubbles01 sure!

[Yamatification]

These two are better than expert village and how-cast put together.

[erin3cheer]

I have been working on aerials for about a month now. I feel like i am getting closer, but whenever i do it, I feel like I am stopping in the middle, so I have to put my hands down. Do you have any tips? Thanks!

[fitforafeast]

@erin3cheer just try waiting the extra second each time

[TheEmdancer]

I tried but I kept doing a cartwheel on my elbows!

[jubbles01]

Hey guys I've only started dancin again for about 2 years and I've got my cartwheel but not the 1 hand or aerial. How long did it take you guys to get your aerial an do you have to have your split in order to do it? cuz I'm almost to my split dnt have it just yet ease reply:)

[fitforafeast]

@jubbles01 you dont need the splits to do it. everyone takes different time to learn it - depends how close you are & how long you practice

[cheyennebanana2]

wow.i could always do an aerial but always messed up on the landing. this REALLY helped! thank you so much.

[sk8ergyrlz]

@fitforafeast my ariel is good but when i get my feet into the hand stand postion i put both hands down plzzzzz help!!!!!!

[fitforafeast]

@sk8ergyrlz just try to wait an extra second each time

[TheWhatever4565]

How old are you guys?

[fitforafeast]

@TheWhatever4565 we were 11 & 12 here

[TheWhatever4565]

PLEASE REPLY! I was just wonder how old are you guys and when did you start dancing and acro? On the last video i watched you guys look way older. Please tell me.

[fitforafeast]

@TheWhatever4565 we have been making vids for almost 3 years

[TheWhatever4565]

PLEASE REPLY! I was just wonder how old are you guys and when did you start dancing and acro?

[fitforafeast]

@TheWhatever4565 we started dance & acro around 4 years old

[sk8ergyrlz]

Can you do a tutorial for a front ariel.

[dancer4083]

i can go around but every time i put my hands down at the last second! plz help!

[fitforafeast]

@dancer4083 just try to wait that extra second each time

[ASKINGXZ]

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[Koolbeanz1121]

I ntryed in my gym today at school and i rocked it and everyone was asking me how to do it !!!

[xoilovejuicyxo]

WOW!!! SOOO helpful!!! i love your videos, and you guys are so talented! Thanks :)

[missjokeq]

Easier said then done for sure i use to beable to do a cartwheel perfect tried it and i think i pulled something

[DanceForeverLove100]

just quick question how long did it talk you to learn them?

[heartofkarate]

@fitforafeast thanks for the advice.

[MsShopoholic143]

I got my aerial about 6 weeks after starting gymnastics. Just practice a lot! At first though, it KILLS your ankles.

[acrostunts101]

You guys r so cool

[acrostunts101]

Wow you guys r really good but I just can't get it any tips?

[fitforafeast]

@acrostunts101 just keep trying - do fast cartwheels - try to keep your hands up a second each time

[39cluesrules]

I can do my cartwheel and 1 handed cartwheel but I'm just a little scared about the aerial any tips u can give me?

[evette1919]

@fitforafeast i take lessons and last week my coach said i was FINALLY ready to work on an aerial so i stood on a mat and told me to stand and go down into a cartwheel but give it a REALLY hard push so it was like a leap then keep my hands by my side then my coach carried me over it felt so cool but as for the back hand spring, i haven't really tried it much last time my coach spotted me and said to jump back i fell over XD

[evette1919]

hi guys! i think your tutorials are very nice and helpful(: i can do a one handed cartwheel and have recently gotten my round off i want to start working on an aerial does that sound like it would be ok to do at my level also wondering, which is harder an aerial or a backhand spring? which should i work on first? i can almost do a front walkover too and a back walkover thank you so much! ~Victoria(:

[fitforafeast]

@evette1919 you could try aerials - just keep your hands ready to put down. Hard to say which is harder - get a spotter for back handsprings though

[fitfirafeastfan1]

it really lokes beautiful

[floradelarissa]

you girls are soo cute! your videos are explained in such great detail, much better than any of the other videos, even made by adults! i am a dance teacher and it fills me with so much joy to see the drive and passion you girls have!! GREAT JOB!!! keep it up! =)

[makennaburnett12]

I don't think I will ever be able to do that

[ronaldo17ist]

@makennaburnett12 don't give up. keep working hard

[randomnezproductionz]

For some reason, I get the lift and the height and the whip and everything, but I chicken out at the last second and just put down my hands, any tips?

[fitforafeast]

@randomnezproductionz just try to wait the extra second each time

[scomil1]

I have the jumping part but not the landing part

[ronaldo17ist]

@scomil1 keep practicing, eventually ull get it

[loveposey28]

you make it look so easy!!!!

[heartofkarate]

Fitforafeast how do I stop being afraid not putting my hands down in my aerial?

[heartofkarate]

fitforafeast how do I stop being afraid of not putting my hands down?

[fitforafeast]

@heartofkarate by waiting an extra second each time till you are fully around

[SusieCRoberts]

@fitforafeast hi guys i am a dancer and used to do gymnastics when i was 8.I am very active as i do netball and running.i just wanted to know wether u have to be small to be a gymnast plssss reply

[SusieCRoberts]

@fitforafeast hi guys i am a dancer and used to do gymnastics when i was 8.I am very active as i do netball and running.i just wanted to know wether u have to be small to be a gymnast plssss reply. also i was wonder,is salone oler than u kat??

[fitforafeast]

@SusieCRoberts sloane is almost a year older & we know tall gymnasts

[markisoarsome12]

Hi girls

Thanks for the tip. I will practice every day. If there's anymore tips because I will love 2 know, email me on markisoarsome1@hotmail.com so I get enough and a lot of information about doing an aerial.

Thanks I hope I c u guys in the future cause u r 2 thank

markisoarsome12

[Koolbeanz1121]

where do you dance ?



[fitforafeast]

@Koolbeanz1121 toronto canada

[Koolbeanz1121]

@fitforafeast oh . i used to dance too,

[ohiosfinest211]

ugh girls iv practice all of the steps but evrrytime i do it i snap my neck :/ i had to go to the hospital 6 times yesterday. how many times did you snap your neck before you did it?

[fitforafeast]

@ohiosfinest211 dont keep doing it if that is happening!! or go to a gym and get a lesson with a trainer/spotter

[skyelerdancer]

@ohiosfinest211 uh huh yah

[hovax19scooter]

thanks :D no i learn more about an aerial ^^

[markisoarsome12]

Hi girls

I am just beginning 2 do an aerial. I listen 2 what u have said about running and bending my front leg to get more momentum and I'm practicing every day. How often would I need 2 practice an aerial and how long will it take 2 be able 2 do it properly and chaste aerials. Can u girls make more videos because I would love 2 work with u guys because u guys are really helpful to me

Thanks

markisoarsome12

[fitforafeast]

@markisoarsome12 everyone is different - the more you practice the faster you will get it - we have over 200 vids on our channel with other tutorials

[ARRIVALADELINCUENSIA]

can you show how to do splits

[fitforafeast]

@ARRIVALADELINCUENSIA we have 3 tutorials on the splits on our channel / website

[TheHaileygirl123]

what tricks should we  have ?

[killerlollipop01]

why the standies



[danceforever176]

Thanks! That really helped a lot!

[abbeyisaaaa]

i can't do it I'm mad

[vendagrazy]

Omg , it pretty, but so difficult!

[cj222100]

This is really fascinating to see how this is done,as I have always wondered. I thought you just had to somehow get up enough courage and nerve and just do it and fall a bunch of times, but it makes sense about the cartwheel/hands thing. Not that I'm ever going to attempt this cause I'm a whole lot older than these girls and would probably fall on my head, but it was interesting nonetheless

[MzMahoneForever]

I did a front flip! Lolz thankx!

[footballerchloe]

pause it on 2:07



[omgdancecat]

Ok. I have been practising for oer 1 year now and i still can't do it. my gym coach says i can do it but i keep puttung my hands down! and i try to count more seconds each time but i just cant! HELLLP!

[FAGchannelCF]

hey kat n sloane, do you think it would be possible for us to do an aerial if we dont go gymnastics or dance?

[Lexiloi28]

How long did it take you to get it?