What You'll Learn
- How to transition seamlessly from a glissade into a jeté without losing momentum.
- Techniques for a clean assemblé with a fully stretched and pointed second foot.
- Strategies for increasing footwork speed while maintaining proper turnout and control.
- How to coordinate the port de bras with quick, jumping combinations.
- Common pitfalls in petite allegro and professional corrections for better execution.
About This Video
Step into the center with Broche Ballet to master one of the most essential and exhilarating components of a ballet class: the petite allegro. This targeted session focuses on a specific combination designed to build speed, precision, and coordination in your footwork. You will learn to execute a fluid sequence involving glissade, jeté, assemblé, and sissonne, moving through various tempos to ensure your technique remains sharp even as the music accelerates.
A primary focus of this lesson is the technical execution of the glissade. Often misunderstood as a simple side step, the glissade is a powerful transitional movement that sets the tone for the rest of the combo. Our instructor highlights common mistakes, such as "stopping" yourself mid-movement or losing momentum, and instead teaches you how to use the floor to propel yourself seamlessly into the subsequent jeté or assemblé.
You will work on maintaining proper turnout from the hips and ensuring your feet are fully stretched and pointed the moment they leave the floor. As you progress through the combination, we dive deep into the mechanics of the assemblé. A clean assemblé requires the second foot to brush and stretch out to the side before meeting the first foot in the air to land perfectly in fifth position.
We also cover the nuances of the sissonne and finishing movements like the changement and pas de bourrée to round out the exercise. By starting at a slow, controlled tempo, you allow your body to internalize the pathways of the feet and the coordination of the port de bras before challenging yourself with the brisk, lively pace typical of traditional petite allegro work. Whether you are practicing in a professional studio or a small home space, this video provides practical tips—such as how to adjust your travel—to make the most of your environment.
Refine your footwork, improve your musicality, and gain the confidence to tackle quick jumps with the grace and power characteristic of a seasoned dancer.
