What You'll Learn
- How to protect your knees and lower back using proper plié and alignment
- Techniques to use your port de bras to generate 60% of your jumping power
- The step-by-step breakdown of a slow glissade and assemblé combination
- How to improve timing and coordination between the feet and hands
About This Video
Elevate your ballet practice with this focused session on petite allegro from Broche Ballet. Petite allegro, or small, brisk movements, is a fundamental component of ballet that requires precision, speed, and coordination. This class is specifically designed to help dancers transition from basic jumps to more complex combinations while maintaining proper form and safety.
The session begins with a quick sauté warm-up to prepare the muscles and joints for the impact of jumping. One of the most critical aspects of jumping technique is protecting your body. You will learn how to keep your knees and lower back safe by ensuring your knees stay aligned over your toes and mastering the art of the soft landing through a deep plié.
A unique focus of this class is the power of the arms. Did you know that nearly 60% of your jumping power comes from your upper body? We break down how to keep your port de bras strong and engaged to provide the lift needed for petite allegro.
The core of the lesson focuses on the assemblé and glissade. These two steps are often paired together because they share a similar initiation—a brush of the foot against the floor. We will break these down slowly, focusing on the brush, push up, and land sequence.
By practicing at a slow speed first, you can master the intricate timing where the feet and hands finish the movement simultaneously. Whether you are working on your changement or trying to perfect the coordination of a glissade into an assemblé, this class provides the technical breakdown necessary for growth. Join Broche Ballet as we refine your jumps, improve your timing, and build the confidence to take on any allegro combination.
