What You'll Learn
- Proper body alignment and spinal control for safe jump landings
- How to use plié and relevé to generate power and height in your sauté
- Techniques for maintaining a neutral ribcage and stable shoulder blades
- Correct landing mechanics to protect knees and ankles from impact
- Progression of jumps from first to fifth position with focus on turnout
About This Video
Embark on your journey into allegro with our Beginner Ballet Jumps class at Broche Ballet. Jumping is one of the most exhilarating aspects of dance, but it requires a solid foundation of strength and precise technique to execute safely and effectively. In this 13-minute session, we focus on the fundamental mechanics of the sauté to help you build powerful legs and improve your cardiovascular endurance.
This class is designed specifically for adult learners who want to master the physics of jumping without compromising joint health. The lesson begins with a thorough check on body alignment and control. We emphasize the importance of maintaining a tall upper spine and neutral ribcage, ensuring your shoulder blades remain stable even as the movement intensifies.
You will learn why "ears back and hips forward" is a crucial cue for protecting your spine and joints during the impact of landing. Our instructor provides constant feedback, helping you visualize the vertical line necessary for a successful jump. We dive deep into the mechanics of the plié and relevé, which serve as the engine for every jump.
By mastering the depth and spring of your plié, you create the necessary force to leave the floor and the cushioning required to return softly. We practice these movements in first and fifth positions, focusing on keeping the knees out and aligned with the toes. Proper landing technique—rolling through the balls of the feet to the heels—is taught as the primary method to avoid unnecessary stress on the knees and ankles.
Safety is paramount, especially when practicing at home. This class provides essential advice on flooring; jumping on ceramic tile or concrete is highly discouraged. For those practicing on wood floors, we suggest wearing jazz sneakers to provide extra shock absorption.
Whether you are looking to increase your heart rate or refine your jump height, this guided practice offers the technical corrections needed to jump with confidence.
