Master Beginner Petite Allegro: Glissade, Assemblé, and Jeté Technique

Welcome to your petite allegro practice with Broche Ballet. Petite allegro, meaning 'small, brisk' movements, is often the most exhilarating yet challenging part of a ballet class. This session focuses on building a solid foundation for your jumping technique, specifically focusing on the mechanics and transitions between three fundamental steps: the glissade, the assemblé, and the jeté.

To master these movements, we begin with the most critical element of jumping: the plié. A deep, elastic plié is the engine behind every jump and the shock absorber for every landing. In this class, you will learn how to maintain your turnout and core stability while moving quickly across the floor.

We dive deep into the mechanics of the glissade, a gliding step that travels, and how to transition seamlessly into the assemblé, where the feet 'assemble' in the air before landing in fifth position. We also explore the jeté, a throwing step that requires precision and power. One of the common challenges for beginners is coordinating the arms with the feet.

Our instructor provides specific tips on using a small 'breath' or lift in the port de bras before a descent, which creates the illusion of weightlessness and makes your dancing look effortless. Safety and technique go hand-in-hand. We emphasize the importance of rolling through the feet during landings to protect the joints and prepare for the next movement.

As you progress through the combinations, the focus shifts toward developing the speed and agility required for more advanced petite allegro sequences. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, this focused session will help you build the strength and coordination needed to soar. Join Broche Ballet and transform your jumping technique one sauté at a time.