What You'll Learn
- The mechanics of the push-off to generate upward momentum and power.
- A step-by-step breakdown of the assemblé, focusing on the brush and 'assembling' in the air.
- How to coordinate arm movements with leg extensions for better balance and aesthetics.
- Proper landing techniques to ensure safety and softness through the feet and knees.
- The integration of glissade and assemblé into a rhythmic petite allegro combination.
About This Video
Welcome to a specialized petite allegro session at Broche Ballet, designed specifically for adult beginners who want to feel more comfortable in the air. In this class, we focus on the fundamental mechanics of jumping, specifically breaking down the assemblé. Often a source of confusion for new dancers, the assemblé requires the feet to 'assemble' in the air before landing on two feet simultaneously.
We move beyond just 'hopping' and delve into the physics of the movement, teaching you how to use a deep plié and a powerful push into the floor to create effortless upward momentum. You will learn the importance of the brush—a dégagé-like action that initiates the jump—and how to coordinate your arms to assist with height and balance. Beyond the assemblé, this class explores the glissade, showing you how to link these steps together into a fluid combination.
We emphasize that jumping isn't just about height; it is about the quality of the takeoff and the softness of the landing. By focusing on landing through the balls of the feet into a controlled plié, you will build the strength and muscle memory needed for more advanced allegro work. Join us to refine your coordination, master your timing, and find the joy in balletic jumping.
