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August 28, 2020 at 11:38 pm #903
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorAre there parts of this month’s combination that you are struggling with? Share your questions below!
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September 2, 2020 at 4:28 pm #1170
cwmacy
ParticipantMy height is limited, so I was wondering if I could tie the cartwheel at the end of a single star drop. I reviewed both videos and it seems like both the single and double star ends with a leg and belly wrap. Ideas?
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September 2, 2020 at 4:57 pm #1173
Shirleyaerialist
ParticipantYup it’s possible, you hold on to the tail and thread through your free leg (the only without the thigh wrap) , and keep tension on the tail as your salto.
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September 2, 2020 at 6:42 pm #1183
HaleneW
ParticipantI, too, am a bit worried about rig height. What is the lowest height you recommend trying this safely from? (I guess both aerialist starting height in silks, and rig height). Thanks!
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September 2, 2020 at 7:13 pm #1185
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi guys, good questions! The amount of height you need for the double star really depends on how tall you are as well as the circumference of your waist. Some can have no issue doing a double star at 14ft where others may not be able to. We know that some of you only have access to mini rigs right now, so we will be accepting single star drops into the cartwheel for your monthly submissions as well. Shirley is correct, you can sit up and thread the free leg through, while holding the tail to complete the cartwheel after a single star. We will be going over that variation and going over how to safety ‘walk down’ the double star at the live Q&A on Sept 12th… the replay will be available if you can’t make it live!
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September 3, 2020 at 10:41 am #1250
thelostgeek
ParticipantSame question here! Would love to have a walkthrough about variation for low height, can’t wait to have the replay ready (I don’t think I can be attending live as it will be 2am my time, LOL).
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September 4, 2020 at 12:06 am #1259
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThe video replay of the Q&A/coaching session will be available right after the session ends here (scroll down and click the ‘September Q & A session’) the password to access it is: DoubleStar 🙂
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September 8, 2020 at 1:01 am #1285
stephlgk
ParticipantI can’t figure out how to “sign up” for the first Q/A to get the password. It says click the green button but there is no green button. Opened it in crowdcast, thinking I register there as I’ve done that before, and it requires the password. help!
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September 8, 2020 at 1:03 am #1286
stephlgk
ParticipantIgnore! It was in an email. I’m signed up for a lot of aerial/circus things at once so am getting lost in all the emails!
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September 9, 2020 at 4:23 pm #1291
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorNo problem! The password is DoubleStar (for those who haven’t registered yet!), see you on Saturday!
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September 10, 2020 at 4:29 am #1298
AmyFlory
ParticipantTips needed for 2 issues: 1. my lower leg wrap seems really tight after bringing the right leg through for the s-wrap and takes longer to drop it off than I’d like (longer than I can hold, truth be told 🤨); am I wrapping too tight? or maybe losing height with my arms? 2. How to smoothly separate the silks for each hand just before the drop? Thanks!
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September 10, 2020 at 5:43 pm #1299
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThanks Amy, Brett will address those questions during Saturdays Q&A session.
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September 11, 2020 at 4:28 am #1303
AmyFlory
ParticipantGreat!
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September 12, 2020 at 2:34 pm #1310
Shirleyaerialist
ParticipantSpent a few sessions on this, nothing very fancy added but I did really enjoy working on this ! Hoping I get some stars for this haha
Still thinking of redoing (maybe) …. but here it is !
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September 12, 2020 at 3:56 pm #1313
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorNice work Shirley! Combo looks great, check out todays Q and A for some extra tips that might help you decide if you want to have another go at it. Great work!
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September 13, 2020 at 4:56 am #1322
Shirleyaerialist
ParticipantYes I will! Waiting for replay due to time difference :p heh
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September 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm #1335
Kaity
ParticipantI plan to work on this some more, and try to line up with my music a bit better, but this is a fun combo! 🙂
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September 15, 2020 at 11:34 pm #1342
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorLooking great Kaity!
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September 15, 2020 at 7:33 pm #1339
Janice
ParticipantHi. My ceiling height is only 12ft. So my Silks are probably just 11ft. So I can only do Single Star. Here’s a video. It actually took time for me to learn the cartwheel. It’s still not perfect… needs more practice.
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September 15, 2020 at 11:37 pm #1343
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorLovely musicality Janice! Keep working on straightening those knees in the invert. Good effort!
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September 16, 2020 at 4:33 am #1346
Janice
ParticipantThanks for your feedback. Keeping my legs straight is really my problem. Are there conditioning exercises focused on fixing this? I’d appreciate tips on how to keep my knees locked.
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September 16, 2020 at 6:49 pm #1351
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorCheck out Brett’s ‘Star Core’ workout class on the September Challenge page, the more you can strengthen the core core the easier it will be to invert with straight knees.
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September 16, 2020 at 8:05 am #1347
TokyoRose
ParticipantHi, I’m having trouble with doing the salto multiple times. It cinches really tightly around the crotch area after the first cartwheel and hurts so bad. Any advice would be amazing. Mahalo!
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September 16, 2020 at 6:55 pm #1353
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi! You can try wrapping the leg just an inch further down the leg (towards the knee) when wrapping the double star. Sometimes that little adjustment makes a big difference. Also try to push your pelvis all the way forwards when prepping the cartwheel, as well as try to land the cartwheel with your hips pushed forwards as well with your toes towards the ground as if you’re standing up in the air. If you land in a sitting position (pike at the hips) then it hurts a lot more to go for a second rotation from there as the knot squeezes tighter. It’s all about staying super extended (finish the rotation so you’re basically hugging the pole with your toes directly under you) to avoid synching.
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September 16, 2020 at 12:55 pm #1348
KamilaK
ParticipantHi guys, is there a link to learn continuous cart wheel only? I can’t find it. Thanks!
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September 16, 2020 at 6:55 pm #1354
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi Kamila, Brett breaks down the Continuous Cartwheels during the September Challenge instruction. In terms of the action of the cartwheel (rotation, body positioning etc) check out the Single Salto Drop tutorial here for help with this
You can also check out his break down of the single star into continuous cartwheels if you skim forwards to the second half of the live Q&A replay (September)-
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September 17, 2020 at 2:13 pm #1370
KamilaK
ParticipantAwesome, thank you. I knew I saw it somewhere but I lost track where lol
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September 17, 2020 at 1:46 am #1357
Jenny
ParticipantHi there. I just deleted my first video of my September challenge in order to upload a new improved video but it says I have exceeded video uploads for September….Maybe I should try to upload version 2 here?
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September 17, 2020 at 3:37 am #1358
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi Jenny, sorry about that. Sometimes the website just needs a few minutes to register that you have deleted the original video. You should be good to upload your new and improved video to your profile now. Please let us know if you have any issues doing so. Thank you!
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September 17, 2020 at 1:36 pm #1369
Jenny
ParticipantAll good! I just had to leave the page and indeed give it a few minutes! Lol. New video is up. Thank you!
septembersilkstars2.mov
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September 17, 2020 at 5:58 pm #1372
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorExcellent! Sorry for the delay there.
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September 19, 2020 at 10:39 pm #1384
kittiekittie.bangbang
ParticipantI’m pretty happy with how this went today 🙂 Hoping for more good weather to try again, but I’m happy with it so far if I don’t have the chance!
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September 20, 2020 at 1:48 am #1385
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorAwesome! Thanks for sharing Kitty!
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September 30, 2020 at 11:17 pm #1638
kittiekittie.bangbang
ParticipantI did have a chances to go back out, but I honestly like this first video best out of all of the ones I’ve taken! It feels the most… raw? I guess that’s the word I’m looking for haha. I think I’ll go out on my rig one ore time now, but this first video may be my entry for the month! Thank you guys for a great challenge!!! 😀
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September 21, 2020 at 9:43 pm #1394
Yvan
ParticipantHi! Fantastic videos! I just started preparing the challenge. Still working on some technical details:
1. I am a bit injured in my back and I am experiencing some pain when the s-wrap is not low on my hip bone. So I decided to place it manually. Is that OK? (u can see the action in my video here: https://www.silksstars.com/community/yvanlp/media/
Did it work? 🧐).
2. In the continuous cartwheel, sometimes my genitals get on the way. I read above that pelvis extension throughout the movement and lower wrapping of the leg in the double star preparation helps with the pressure on the thigh. That’s not so much my issue but I will try that tomorrow again. Maybe you have some extra tips? Brett?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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September 22, 2020 at 2:07 am #1400
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThis is looking good Yvan! Yes that’s fine to adjust the s-wrap to your lower back. You did it quickly as well so it wasn’t that noticeable. For the continuous cartwheels, yes, try wrapping an inch lower on the leg. Also try pressing your hips forward and straightening both legs down towards the floor for a moment before leaning back and threading the leg through for the cartwheel. Little adjustments like that make a big difference in comfort, for men especially!
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September 25, 2020 at 8:53 am #1445
susi
Participanthttps://www.silksstars.com/community/susi/media/66/
Hi! Oh well finally I got the time to practice and decided to join you all and be more active in this forum. I really don’t know how to share my video here, I just add it to my profile and tried to copy the link…. yeah, I know, I need a techno course to… help… 🙂-
September 26, 2020 at 8:50 pm #1483
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi Suzi, yep you shared correctly, we can go to your profile to see your video 🙂
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September 26, 2020 at 1:37 am #1472
monica.xiong
ParticipantHALP!🙇♀️
I have trouble completing a full rotation with drops that are dependent on “heel drive” despite the rotational motion being the same as a salto, which I have no trouble with. I haven’t been able to land completely upright without my hands grabbing for the pole after the single star. Some things (also mentioned in Brett and Rachel’s videos) that I found that help are: 1) Reaching as high up as possible to initiate the drop in a more upright position, 2) Wrapping the thigh really high, 3) (Attempting to) heel drive. Does anyone have any more advice for me? 🙏 Thanks in advance!
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September 26, 2020 at 8:47 pm #1481
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThanks for sharing Monica! Another tip that will help is to keep reaching outward with the top arm that lets go of the pole (Keep that arm in line with your head as you rotate. That will help keep carry the rotation around. Right now you are dropping that top arm down by your side right away and anticipating the grab at the end of the rotation. Try waiting longer and just focus on reaching out/extending as long as you can rather than thinking about grabbing the pole at the end.
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September 30, 2020 at 8:04 pm #1619
monica.xiong
ParticipantThank you so much for the tips!!! It’s definitely looking/feeling a bit better now. Looking forward to continue to improve it! 🙂
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September 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm #1477
LauraDP
Participanthi! First time I do a single star in six months, I added the cartwheel and I thought it was easier, I must work on it! I also worked on s wrap entry (never did that nor double star), I think I’m not ready yet for double star, but today I’ve put my first brick.
Super tired after a pole lesson,this is the best I could do today. I know I have to work on inversions, single star arrival (why my feet are so up in the air?) and cartwheel arrival… everything ahah
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September 26, 2020 at 9:07 pm #1484
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThanks for sharing Laura and good work!!
Yes sometimes my toes end up pretty high on the single star as well. I try to focus on driving my heels down towards the floor at the end but since it’s a short rotation sometimes the momentum carries them up 😉 -Brett-
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September 26, 2020 at 10:27 pm #1493
Caro
ParticipantAny hints for microbending? I notice that I’m often microbending as I invert mid-s-wrap. It’s that inversion transition that is tricky for me. Thanks.
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September 27, 2020 at 3:12 pm #1510
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi Caro, check out this article for lots of helpful tips to free yourself of the microbend! http://www.womackandbowman.com/conquering-micro-bend/
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September 28, 2020 at 9:12 pm #1542
Caro
ParticipantThank you! A great resource, I’ll try out some of these exercises and tips.
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September 27, 2020 at 6:19 am #1502
AmyFlory
ParticipantWell, the usual self-criticism regarding bent legs etc, but I was super happy to do the double star for the first time today. I met my teacher at her rig, which is higher than what we have in the studio. She cheered me on and distracted me from the wind gusts—sorry, no cool music or really any musicality! Oh, and I’m wearing the awesome jumpsuit I won, from Aerialetics!
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September 27, 2020 at 3:16 pm #1511
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorNice job Amy! 👏👏 Aaand the jumpsuit looks fab on you! 🤸
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September 28, 2020 at 3:53 am #1528
AmyFlory
Participant☺️ Thank you!
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September 28, 2020 at 6:46 pm #1536
wookiemk
ParticipantHi I just uploaded a video yesterday. Just making sure you got it. I may submit another depending on our weather 😊
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September 29, 2020 at 9:58 pm #1555
atiacay
ParticipantIs this where we upload our challenge videos? If so, here is mine(I think!). I was wary of the height, so I c-shaped the double star down. I was also very happy to work on my c-shaping for this this month!
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September 29, 2020 at 10:03 pm #1559
atiacay
ParticipantSorry- that doesn’t look like it worked. Here’s take 2.
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September 29, 2020 at 10:42 pm #1563
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi there! Please upload your video to your Silks Stars profile. We will be reviewing on Thursday! Thank you
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September 30, 2020 at 7:17 am #1584
TokyoRose
ParticipantThank you for the tips and advice on the cartwheel. I was able to do it continuously without any pain! I tried several different things, but what helped me the most was to hold the silk taught by my side after the Double star. Really enjoyed practicing this one.
Cheers!
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September 30, 2020 at 2:24 pm #1595
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThat’s wonderful! 🙌
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September 30, 2020 at 12:56 pm #1593
MelissaMW19
ParticipantWill we have access to the monthly video tutorials after the monthly challenge is over to keep working on the skills in our own time?? I love this entry to s-wrap and have not seen it anywhere else. I would like to continue working on perfecting it.
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September 30, 2020 at 2:23 pm #1594
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorHi Melissa! Yes you will have access to all past months challenges as we move forward. Glad you are enjoying working on the combo!
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September 30, 2020 at 6:55 pm #1609
Lena203
ParticipantHere is my video for Septe,ber challenge. Unfortunately I dont have the height to do a double star and I know my aerial inverts suck ;D but I really love drops, they give me butterlies. I will def try the double star as soon as I get my garden rig (next year, winter is coming now in Germany :(( )
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September 30, 2020 at 7:00 pm #1610
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorThanks Lena! We will be reviewing your video and rewarding you stars tomorrow! Congratulations on completing your first Silks Stars submission!
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September 30, 2020 at 11:57 pm #1643
wookiemk
Participanthttps://www.silksstars.com/community/wookiemk/media/
Here’s my September challenge video. Thanks for this fun opportunity!
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October 1, 2020 at 5:02 pm #1678
Silks Stars Team
ModeratorAwesome! We are looking forward to reviewing and awarding you stars!
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