Mastering Petite Allegro: Speeding Up Glissade, Assemblé, and Jeté

Elevate your center work with this targeted 10-minute petite allegro session from Broche Ballet. In this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of jumping, specifically focusing on how to increase speed without compromising technical integrity. Petite allegro requires a unique blend of power and grace, and this tutorial provides the drills necessary to achieve both.

The lesson starts with a vital reminder of the role of the plié. In ballet, the plié is your shock absorber and your springboard; landing with soft knees is essential for protecting your joints and preparing for the next movement. We then transition into refining the glissade and assemblé.

As we increase the tempo, you will learn how to keep your movements sharp and your feet fully stretched, preventing the mushy footwork that often occurs when dancers feel rushed. A key highlight of this session is the introduction of the jeté. We break down this fundamental jump into manageable parts, focusing on the brush of the working leg and the precise weight transfer required for a clean finish.

You will learn the difference between a jeté sauté and other basic jumps, gaining the confidence to incorporate this movement into your regular practice. Throughout the class, the instructor emphasizes the importance of body alignment and posture. Maintaining a steady, quiet upper body while the legs execute complex sequences is a hallmark of an advanced dancer.

By focusing on your core and arm placement, you will find it easier to stay on balance during quick transitions. This practice is perfect for dancers who want to improve their rhythmic coordination and agility. By the end of the lesson, you will be combining the glissade, assemblé, and jeté into a fluid sequence, ready to tackle more complex allegro combinations in your next full ballet class.

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