What You'll Learn
- Mastering complex sequences involving sissonne failli, fouetté, and ballotté.
- Controlling body direction changes using the hips and shoulders for steering.
- Refining the speed and clarity of beaten jumps like royale and entrechat.
- Improving transition steps such as glissade and failli to maintain momentum.
- Developing upper body fluidity during high-speed petite allegro combinations.
About This Video
Take your jumping technique to the next level with this advanced petite allegro workshop from Broche Ballet. This class is designed for dancers who want to master the intricacies of fast footwork while maintaining grace and control through complex body direction changes. We begin with a quick sauté warm-up in first position to activate the feet and establish the sharp, springy energy required for the combinations ahead. The heart of the lesson focuses on a demanding petite allegro sequence featuring sissonne failli, fouetté, and ballotté.
A key highlight of this session is the focus on spatial awareness and coordination. You will learn to navigate the studio with precision by using your hips as the 'gas pedal' for power and your shoulders as the 'steering wheel' for direction. This mental imagery helps in managing transitions between croisé and effacé positions during rapid-fire jeté and ballotté steps. We also break down the mechanics of the sissonne failli into an assemblé, ensuring your weight placement is optimized for the next movement.
To conclude, the class explores faster medium allegro combinations and beaten jumps. You will practice the royale and entrechat, focusing on the clarity of the beats and the elasticity of the plié. We also incorporate échappé and soubresaut to encourage continuous movement in the upper body, preventing the torso from becoming static during difficult footwork. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to maintain flow and momentum during even the most challenging allegro sequences.
