What You'll Learn
- Master the transitions between glissade, assemblé, and sissonne.
- Develop a quick 'push' and speed in your pas de bourrée.
- Learn to maintain turnout and alignment during fast-paced combinations.
- Practice increasing tempo gradually without sacrificing technique or form.
About This Video
Elevate your ballet technique with this targeted Petite Allegro workshop from Broche Ballet. Petite Allegro—the fast, brisk jumps of classical dance—is often one of the most challenging segments of a ballet class due to the high demand for coordination and speed. In this session, we break down a single, intricate combination that includes the glissade, sissonne, assemblé, soubresaut, and jeté, providing you with a repeatable sequence to refine your agility and footwork.
We begin by approaching the combination at a slow tempo. This deliberate pace is designed to provide brain ease, allowing your mind to map the sequence before the physical demands increase. You will work through the first half of the combo, which sequences the glissade into a crisp assemblé, followed by a sissonne and a soubresaut.
Repeating this sequence helps build the muscle memory necessary for maintaining proper turnout and alignment during high-frequency movements. As we progress, we focus on the transitionary steps that define professional-level footwork. A key highlight of this tutorial is the pas de bourrée.
You will learn to feel the specific push of the foot, ensuring the movement is quick and decisive rather than labored. We then introduce the jeté, incorporating a waltz-like rhythm that challenges your musicality. Throughout the lesson, our instructor provides expert guidance on common pitfalls, such as hesitating between jumps or losing upper body stability.
By the end of the class, you will practice increasing the tempo, challenging yourself to maintain the same level of precision at a faster speed. Whether you are practicing in a studio or a home space, this lesson offers the tools to make your Petite Allegro lighter, faster, and more technically sound. Join us at Broche Ballet to master the art of the jump.
