Mastering Full Speed Ballet Jumps: Petite Allegro Combo #3

Welcome to a high-intensity practice session at Broche Ballet, where we tackle Jumps Combo #3 at full performance speed. This exercise is inspired by the demanding petite allegro sequences seen at the Prix de Lausanne, designed to push your technical boundaries and improve your cardiovascular endurance. Petite allegro is the heart of balletic agility, requiring a dancer to execute intricate footwork with both power and grace.

This specific combination challenges your coordination and rhythm. Starting from a clean position, you will immediately engage in petite batterie with an entre-chat trois, followed by a swift pas de bourrée. The sequence demands rapid weight shifts through a jeté and a fluid temps lié, testing your ability to maintain turnout while moving at high speeds. As you transition into the coupé and ballonné, focus on the clarity of your leg shapes and the precision of your landings.

The climax of the combination includes the iconic pas de chat, which requires a quick lift and retraction of the legs to create the illusion of suspension. Finally, you will finish with a powerful entre-chat cinq, a jump that necessitates a deep plié and explosive elevation to complete the beats in the air.

At Broche Ballet, we emphasize that practicing at full speed is essential for developing the 'muscle memory' required for professional-level performance. By mirroring the standards of the Prix de Lausanne, this practice video helps you bridge the gap between student exercises and the artistry required on the global stage. Ensure you are thoroughly warmed up before attempting this full-speed sequence to protect your joints and achieve maximum height in your jumps.