What You'll Learn
- A comprehensive 7-minute jump warm-up routine to build speed and stamina.
- The 'armpit squeeze' technique for superior upper body stability during fast jumps.
- Efficient port de bras tips to minimize upper body wobble and maintain grace.
- How to build active back strength to support movements like glissade and changement.
- Strategies for transitioning from rigid strength to fluid, light movement.
About This Video
Mastering the speed and precision of petite allegro is one of the most challenging aspects of classical dance. In this lesson from Broche Ballet, we dive deep into the mechanics of fast footwork, beginning with a rigorous 7-minute jump warm-up designed to prime your feet and elevate your heart rate. The core focus of this session is the relationship between the lower body’s explosive power and the upper body’s necessary stability.
To perform effortless petite allegro, a dancer must maintain a strong, quiet frame. ' While many instructors suggest simply 'holding' the back, using an active 'squeeze' provides the tactile engagement required to keep the torso from wobbling during quick changements and glissades. This active engagement allows the arms to remain graceful without sacrificing core control.
Throughout the lesson, you will learn how to stabilize the shoulder area to ensure your port de bras remains efficient and calm. By minimizing unnecessary arm movement and focusing on active back engagement, your jumps will appear lighter and more controlled. The class includes a sophisticated petite allegro combination incorporating relevé, su-su, and allonger, providing ample opportunity to apply these stability cues in a flow.
Whether you are working on your speed or looking to add more grace to your transitions, this tutorial offers the specialized drills needed to elevate your technique from the ground up. We start by building raw strength and awareness in the latissimus dorsi and shoulder girdle, eventually transitioning to the refined lightness that defines professional-level allegro work. Join Broche Ballet to refine your jumps and find more power in your dancing.
