What You'll Learn
- Understand the technical differences between 'flipping' and 'sous-sus' tour jeté methods
- Improve air time and rotation control for grand allegro sequences
- Master safe landing techniques using a deep plié and proper hip alignment
- Develop the coordination required to progress toward a double tour jeté
- Refine your chassé and brush turn to generate maximum power
About This Video
Elevate your grand allegro with this specialized 15-minute jumping clinic from Broche Ballet. In this focused session, we dive deep into the mechanics of one of ballet’s most impressive jumps: the tour jeté. Whether you are preparing for center work or looking to add height and precision to your jumps, understanding the different schools of thought regarding this movement is essential for technical growth.
The lesson explores two primary methods for executing the tour jeté. The first involves a traditional 'flipping' action of the body before the kick, while the second focuses on turning through a tight sous-sus position in the air. Our instructor explains why the sous-sus method is often more logical for modern dancers, as it allows for a more compact shape that can eventually escalate into advanced variations, such as the double tour jeté.
By pulling the legs together in the air, you gain more control over your rotation and can achieve a cleaner release at the height of the jump. Beyond the mechanics of the turn itself, this class emphasizes the 'how' of jumping safely and effectively. We analyze proper landing techniques, focusing on the importance of a deep plié to absorb impact.
You will learn how to maintain turnout and proper hip alignment even during high-velocity movements. Allowing the hips to drift back during a landing can lead to significant knee strain; this session provides the corrections needed to keep your body stacked and secure. We also touch on the importance of the initial chassé and the brush turn that powers the jump.
Throughout the practice, you are encouraged to experiment with both technical approaches to discover which feels most intuitive for your body. Join Broche Ballet for this intensive jump session and gain the confidence to soar through your next petite and grande allegro sequence with professional-level form.
