What You'll Learn
- Execution of complex Petite Allegro steps including ballonné, balloté, and emboîté.
- Mastery of Grande Allegro powerhouses like tour jeté, sauté de chat, and grand jeté.
- The technical mechanics behind tours en l'air and fouetté sauté.
- How to safely prepare your home dance space for high-impact jumping exercises.
- Improved timing and coordination for 'bridging the gap' jumps like temps du flèche.
- Strength and endurance drills specifically designed for adult ballet dancers.
- Refining the use of port de bras to support and lift during large leaps.
- Techniques for the sauté de basque and the intricate contretemps transition.
About This Program
Elevate Your Artistry with Advanced Ballet Jumps
In the world of adult ballet, mastering the allegro sections—both petite and grande—is often the most exhilarating part of the journey. The Jumps, Level 3 program at Broche Ballet is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between basic jumping patterns and the complex, dynamic movements seen in professional repertoire. Spanning over 13 hours of instruction across 48 targeted videos, this curriculum provides the depth needed to truly refine your technique.
Mastering Petite Allegro Precision
The program begins by diving into the intricacies of Petite Allegro. Unlike simple sautés, these movements require rapid footwork and exceptional weight transfer. You will study the mechanics of the ballonné and balloté, learning how to maintain your turnout and alignment while moving through the air. Specialized lessons on emboîté and fouetté sauté will challenge your speed and coordination, ensuring that your small jumps remain crisp and musical. We also introduce the temps du flèche, or "Step of the Arrow," focusing on the distinct styles and precision required for this signature movement.
Soaring with Grande Allegro
For many dancers, the ultimate goal is the sweeping power of Grande Allegro. This program offers detailed breakdowns of iconic leaps such as the tour jeté, sauté de chat, and grand jeté. By focusing on non-jumping drills first, we help you build the necessary strength in your plié and the explosive power of your push-off without the immediate impact of the full jump. This progressive approach ensures that when you finally take flight, your landings are safe, silent, and controlled.
A Structured Path to Success
We understand that jumping at home presents unique challenges. That is why this program includes specific guidance on preparing your home floor to minimize injury risk. With sections dedicated to leveling up your jumps, you will have a clear roadmap. Whether you are working on the sauté de basque or mastering the zig-zag patterns of contretemps, each lesson builds your confidence and athleticism. Join the Broche Ballet community and transform your jumps from tentative hops into powerful, artistic expressions.
