What You'll Learn
- Mechanics of the grand jeté en tournant (tour jeté) for increased height and rotation
- Specific landing drills to improve control and safety during allegro sequences
- How to coordinate arm and leg movements for a seamless jumping transition
- Techniques for engaging the back muscles to maintain stability and posture in the air
- Improving the power of the initial grand battement to drive the jump's momentum
About This Video
Take your allegro to new heights with this focused 12-minute jumping session from Broche Ballet. In this class, we dive deep into the mechanics of one of ballet’s most exciting and dynamic movements: the grand jeté en tournant, commonly known as the tour jeté. Whether you are struggling with the coordination of your arms or looking to find more "air time," this tutorial breaks down the complex movement into manageable pieces to ensure technical mastery.
We begin with essential landing drills. Developing a soft, controlled landing is not just about aesthetics—it is vital for injury prevention and preparing for the subsequent step in a sequence. By focusing on the strength of your plié and the engagement of your core, you will learn how to land with grace and stability every time.
The lesson then shifts to the specific technique of the tour jeté. We explore variations of the movement, focusing on the powerful grand battement and the crucial brush of the second leg. You will learn how to engage your back muscles to create a lifted, supported upper body while your legs execute the turn.
Coordination is the focus here; we specifically analyze the timing of the arms and legs so they reach their peak together as one fluid motion. Throughout the practice, we emphasize posture and alignment. By understanding how to pivot and brush correctly, you will find more efficiency in your jumps and greater confidence in center work.
This class is perfect for dancers who want to move past the basics and start mastering complex grand allegro steps with professional precision. Join us at Broche Ballet to refine your technique and bring more power to your jumping practice.
