Beginner Ballet Petite Allegro: Mastering Speed in Glissade, Assemblé, and Jeté

Welcome to Broche Ballet’s focused session on mastering the fundamentals of petite allegro. Jumping is one of the most exhilarating parts of ballet, but it requires a delicate balance of power, precision, and timing. In this 10-minute class, we dive deep into the mechanics of common allegro steps, specifically the glissade, assemblé, and jeté.

The goal of this lesson is to help beginner dancers transition from slow, methodical movements to the quick, light footwork required for traditional petite allegro combinations. We begin by emphasizing the importance of the plié. As the tempo increases, many dancers tend to shorten their plié, but here you will learn how to keep your landing deep and powerful to protect your joints and fuel your next jump.

You will also focus on the brush-jump-land sequence, ensuring that every glissade and jeté starts with a crisp movement from the floor. Proper alignment is crucial when working on speed. We cover essential techniques such as keeping knees and toes aligned to prevent injury and ensuring the tailbone remains neutral rather than tilting back during landings.

By practicing these exercises, you will build the strength needed to find a clean fifth position plié every time you land, regardless of how fast the music goes. Whether you are practicing in a studio or at home, this class provides the structure to work your way up from slow repetitions to the brisk pace of a standard allegro. By focusing on maintaining turnout and a strong, tight core, you’ll develop the control necessary to dance with both speed and grace.

Join us at Broche Ballet to elevate your jumping technique and find more joy in every allegro combination.